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YOUTH IN ACTION
2007-2013
(Draft)
Main changes
•New programme covers the period of 2007-2013
• Single programme gathering the activities that are
being implemented under the «YOUTH» and
programmes for NGOs
• New actions and measures
• Enlarged geographical scope
• Age of the target group 15-28
ACCESS TO THE PROGRAMME I
Participating countries
• EU Member states
• EFTA/EEA countries
• Candidate countries
• Neighbouring countries – EECA, MEDA
• Other countries (having association or cooperation
agreements with the Commission)
Actions of the programme
1. Youth for Europe
• Youth Exchanges
15-25
• Youth Seminars
15-25
• Youth initiative
(16)18-28
• Participative democracy projects
15-28
2. EVS
(16)18-28
3. Youth for the world
4. Youth workers and support systems
No age limits
5. Political cooperation in the youth field No age limits
Objectives of the programme
• Active European Citizenship
• Solidarity Among Young People
• Mutual Understanding
• Quality of support systems for youth activities
• Cooperation in youth policies.
Priorities of the Programme
• The recognition of cultural and multicultural diversity
in Europe
• Combating all discrimination based on
 cultural diversity and the gender,
 race or ethnic origin,
 religion or belief
 disability
 age
 sexual orientation
•Fight against racism and xenophobia
Action 1 - Youth for Europe
1.1. Youth exchanges (15 to 25)
The aim is to increase the mobility of young people,
support their initiatives, projects and activities concerning
participation in democratic life.
1.2. Support for young people’s initiatives (18 to 28)
This measure supports group projects designed at
local,regional and national level and the networking
projects (Transnational Youth Initiatives)
1.3. Participative democracy projects (15 to 28)
Supports young people’s participation in democratic life at
their local, regional or national community.
Action 2 - European Voluntary Service
2.1. European Voluntary Service (individual) (18-28)
Non-profit-making unpaid activity, may last up to 12 months.
Certain activities may admit young people aged 16 and
over.
2.2. European Voluntary Service (groups) (16/18-28)
Enables young people to take part collectively in Europeanor international-level activities in fields of culture, sport, civil
protection, environment, etc.
Action 3 - Youth of the World
3.1. Cooperation with the neighbouring countries of
the enlarged Europe
• EVS
• Youth exchanges + Youth initiatives
• Support for NGO and networking
• Support to innovative and quality projects
• Information activities
• Promotion of cooperation activities
Action 3 - Youth for the World
3.2. Cooperation with countries not covered by the
neighbouring policy
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EVS
Multilateral exchanges
Exchange and training of youth workers
Networking activities
Support of cooperation activities in the youth field
Action 4 - Youth workers and support systems
4.1. Support for bodies active at European level in the
field of youth
4.2. Support for the European Youth Forum
4.3. Training and networking of youth workers
4.4. Projects encouraging innovation and quality
4.5. Information activities for young people and youth
workers
4.6. Partnerships
4.7 Support for the structures of the programme
4.8 Adding to the value of the programme
Action 5 - Support for policy cooperation
5.1 Meetings of young people and those responsible for
youth policy
5.2. Support for activities to bring about better
understanding and knowledge of the field of youth
5.3. Co-operation with international organisations
(In particular, the Council of Europe, the United Nations)