Jugend für Europa

YOUTH for Europe is the national agency in Germany, commissioned by the EU Commission and the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ), to implement EU youth programs such as Erasmus+ Youth, Erasmus+ Sport, and the European Solidarity Corps[2][4].

• European Youth Encounters and Initiatives: YOUTH for Europe promotes projects that enable the exchange and cooperation of young people from different European countries.
• Qualification Measures: The agency offers training and qualification programs for professionals in youth work to strengthen their skills.
• Structured Dialogue: YOUTH for Europe supports the dialogue between young people, political decision-makers, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss and shape youth policy issues.
• European Solidarity Corps: The agency enables young people to engage in volunteer services or their own solidarity projects to promote social cohesion and solidarity across borders[1][3].

The main mission of YOUTH for Europe is to strengthen the European idea and shape the future of Europe. The agency advocates for the values of solidarity, social cohesion, democracy, and sustainability. It works to ensure that young people are actively involved in shaping Europe and are committed to a social, democratic, and sustainable Europe[2][3].

• European Cooperation: YOUTH for Europe works closely with other national agencies in 33 European countries to implement European ideas and projects.
• Education and Training: Through various training programs and seminars, such as the Research Seminar on evidence-based approaches in Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps, the development of competencies in youth work is promoted[1][3].
• Solidarity Projects: The agency supports projects in the field of humanitarian aid and other priority topics to promote solidarity actions.
• Sustainable Practices: YOUTH for Europe emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices, as seen in the training on green practices in the European Solidarity Corps[3].

• Annual Conferences and Events: YOUTH for Europe regularly organizes annual conferences and events, such as Treffpunkt.2024 and the comeback 2024 of the European Solidarity Corps, to network and inform project leaders and young people.
• Online Training Series: The agency offers online training series such as Spotlight.ESK to inform about accompanying seminars and other important topics in the European Solidarity Corps[3].

YOUTH for Europe plays a central role in promoting European youth work and strengthening solidarity among young people in Europe. Through its diverse projects and initiatives, the agency contributes to ensuring that young people are actively involved in shaping a better future for Europe.

• 1 - https://www.erasmusplus-jugend.de/sysnav/jugend-fuer-europa/nationale-agentur/
• 2 - https://www.gute-botschafter.de/referenzen/jfe
• 3 - https://www.solidaritaetskorps.de
• 4 - https://www.jugendfuereuropa.de/ueber-jfe/profil/
• 5 - https://www.jugendfuereuropa.de