European Service Center for the Bonn Process

The European Service Centre for the Bonn Process is a unit within JUGEND für Europa, German National Agency for the EU youth programmes Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps.

Together with the German Federal Youth Ministry, we were the hosts of the 3rd European Youth Work Convention and feel committed to the Bonn Process. That’s why we have decided to take responsibility for supporting the Bonn Process beyond the 3rd Convention itself.

Our mission is to help make the Bonn Process a vibrant community process. To us, it is capable of leading to a future in which youth work is recognised, visible, innovative, future-fit and well-provided. In this future, youth work is accessible to all young people in all their diversity through quality youth work activities. It is appreciated as a valuable contributor to a democratic, social, sustainable and peaceful Europe.

Opportunities offered by our European Service Centre for the Bonn Process

With the following main areas of work we want to offer opportunities for the whole youth work community of practice across Europe.

Information and communication

• Bonn Process website
• social media chanels
• Newsletter

Networking opportunities and events

• Network for youth work development as a broader approach. The network aims at strengthening strategic cooperation on youth work development by creating needs-based, open and transparent spaces and other benefits. Several elements are possible: events and conferences, thematic open working groups, communication channels, etc
• Yearly Bonn Process meet-up

Support for national processes

• Yearly Bonn Process Exchange Forum on National Processes
• Regular online meetings for contact persons for the national processes
• Supporting materials
• Information and updates about national processes on the website

Thematic impulses and knowledge-building

• Assistance for surveys and monitoring exercises
• Thematic impulses through event implementation, expert speeches and publications

EU youth programmes

• Long-term cooperation in the Strategic National Agencies Cooperation Project “Strengthening youth work in Europe by supporting the implementation of the European Youth Work Agenda! (SNAC EYWA)”
• Support for implementation measures under the Bonn Process by mobilising EU youth programmes and supporting programme users
• Thematic contributions according to the programme priorities (via conferences, meetings, study visits, etc.)