YOUTH IN ACTION PROGRAMME

The Youth in Action programme is the biggest EU programme for non-formal education. It offers youth exchanges, voluntary service, youth initiatives projects, involvement in democracy projects, seminars and trainings, cooperation with partner countries and other interesting activities.

The Youth in Action Programme is aimed at young people aged between 13 and 30 who are legally resident in one of the Programme Countries or, depending on the nature of the Action, in one of the Partner Countries. The programme addresses youth workers and other actors in the field of youth and non-formal education as well.

Young people and youth workers can get involved in five Actions:

Action 1 - Youth for Europe

Europe: supporting exchanges and youth initiatives and encouraging young people's participation in democratic life.

Action 2 - European Voluntary Service

encouraging young people to take part in a voluntary activity abroad that benefits the general public.

Action 3 - Youth in the World

encouraging cooperation with Partner Countries by building networks, promoting the exchange of information and assisting with cross-border activities.

Action 4 - Youth Support Systems

promoting the development of exchange, training and information schemes.

Action 5 - European Cooperation in the youth field

contributing to the development of policy cooperation in the youth field.

For more information on the Youth in Action Programme please visit the European web site at http://ec.europa.eu/youth/index_en.htm.

If you want to apply for a grant within the Youth in Action Programme, please contact national agency in your country. You can find a list of national agencies at http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth/contacts_en.htm.