YEPP Europe

YEPP EUROPE is an organization that has been committed to the empowerment and sustainable change of young people and communities in disadvantaged areas of Europe since its founding in 2001 as the Youth Empowerment Partnership Programme (YEPP).

YEPP EUROPE coordinates, develops, and supports the YEPP Community Network, which consists of over 100 communities and organizations in 21 European countries. The organization offers comprehensive capacity-building programs in the areas of youth and community empowerment, community-based strategic planning, cross-sectoral partnership building, advocacy, community-based entrepreneurship, media literacy, fundraising, inclusion of marginalized groups, children's rights, and climate protection. These programs include both online and in-person consultations and coaching for organizations and individuals[2][3][4].

The mission of YEPP EUROPE is to promote young people and communities, especially those at risk of social exclusion, as agents of social change. This is done in accordance with international human rights principles and the YEPP methodology. The organization's vision is a just, equitable, sustainable, and resilient inclusive society where children, youth, and communities have equal opportunities to participate in decision-making processes at local, regional, national, and international levels[1][5].

The values of YEPP EUROPE include empowerment, lifelong learning, partnership, inclusion and diversity, as well as sustainability. The organization is committed to ensuring that young people and communities have the ability and power to effectively contribute to the development of their communities and society[5].

YEPP EUROPE focuses on sustainable social change through the promotion of youth and community empowerment. The organization supports the development of self-aware and competent communities where residents and local stakeholders are active citizens and bring about positive changes in their environment. Through transnational learning and exchange programs as well as advocacy activities, the aim is to influence public opinion, political decisions, and societal attitudes, and to implement the principles of youth and community empowerment in practice[2][4][5].

YEPP EUROPE also emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and offers diverse and inclusive learning opportunities to promote the personal and professional growth of young people and community members. Through transparent and inclusive communication, the organization ensures that all members of the Community Network as well as the general public are informed about training and exchange opportunities and are involved in the co-creation of these opportunities[5].

Overall, YEPP EUROPE works to foster a culture of inclusion and respect, where all perspectives are heard and considered, and where all people have equal access to opportunities, resources, and rights, regardless of their background.

• 1 - https://yeppeurope.org/history/
• 2 - https://yeppeurope.org/what-we-do/
• 3 - https://yeppeurope.org
• 4 - https://yeppeurope.org/overview/
• 5 - https://yeppeurope.org/vision-mission/