Youth organisations
Youth organisations are spaces where young people’s opinions matter.
By organising, connecting with others and building communities, young people are empowering themselves to shape the world around them.
The European Youth Forum understands and supports the amazing work of youth organisations. They foster more inclusive societies and outreach to young people from all backgrounds.
The value of youth organisations must be recognised! We call for governments to invest in them and allow them to thrive.

Find out more on the work of youth organisations

formal and non-formal education
Learning can take...

More Erasmus = More Europe
To reach all young people in Europe, we need five times the current Erasmus+ funding in the EU budget 2028-2034. We need to improve the programme to make it more accessible, efficient, and impactful in empowering young people and shaping a stronger future for our society.

Safeguarding civic space
Through civil society, we are able to come together, share...

Youth work
A youth centre with after-school workshops, a youth organisations running activities on human rights, or volunteer programmes where young people gain skills—all are youth work, helping young people grow and build life skills beyond formal education.