Take a photo or video of yourself with our “I’m a Champion of Youth Work’poster and tell us why youth work is important to you. Don’t forget to usethe hashtag #YWW21and tag us during the week so we can help share youramazing work.

#YWW21#YouthWorkWeek

Youth Work Week 2021Champions of Youth Work

Getting involvedOur ‘ask’ is for young people and those involved in youth work to showcaseto the world the positive impact youth work has, and how it has helpedsupport young people. Get involved by visiting our website to nominate:

Join us for Youth Work Week 2021 from Monday 1st November to Sunday7th November. Our theme this year is Champions of Youth Work!

We encourage young people, youth workers and those that commission,fund or lead youth work to show us and the rest of the world how yousupport young people in the present and how you will champion them forthe future.

If you are stuck for ideas, here are a few suggestions:

A young person who has been a champion throughout the past 12months, getting involved in their local community and showingstrength and resilience

A youth worker, colleague or a project that you think havechampioned youth work and young people this year.

Write to your local MP about why youth work is important to you and yourlocal community. Invite them to come and see youth work in action andencourage them to become a Champion of Youth Work.

@NatYouthAgency @NationalYouthAgency

#YWW21#YouthWorkWeek

Youth Work Week 20211st November - 7th November

Find out more about the Youth Work Summit

Register for our Youth Work Week events

On Monday 1st November we are holding a Youth Work Summit, bringingtogether youth sector leaders, policy-makers and funders to discuss keythemes and development for the Youth Sector.

We will be streaming parts of the event, check out our website for furtherinformation.

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Human Rights of the Child in the 21st Century.Exploring the current human rights of young peopleand how organisations can champion young people’svoices

Quality in Practice: Championing a vision for qualityyouth work. Investigating ways to ensure quality of practicewithin youth work now and in the future

Championing Youth Work on a Global Platform.Showcasing how youth work supports young peopleacross the world to aspire to be the best they can befor themselves.

Skilled and Equipped. Exploring how we grow youth work champions whocan improve young people’s confidence intransitioning from childhood to adulthood.