Exchange Forum on the European Youth Work Agenda: Call for participants

The European Youth Work Agenda (EYWA) intends to strengthen and develop youth work across Europe. Its implementation relies on vivid processes at national level. The Exchange Forum on the European Youth Work Agenda is the annual residential event for key stakeholders shaping the national processes within the context of the EYWA in their respective European countries.

Representatives of each country’s National Contact Point, who are responsible for supporting and managing the national processes, are invited to attend. This call is also addressed to key stakeholders which are shaping youth work development and representatives of the ministries responsible for youth and/or youth work and of the National Agencies for the EU youth programmes.

Aim of the conference

The aim is to provide a space for mutual inspiration, to offer the chance for exchange and knowledge-building about the progress made on the national processes, and to shape future co-operation and support.

The programme will include a variety of elements and methods, including a lot of opportunity for exchange, networking, reflection, co-creation, joint planning and exploring of funding opportunities. There will also be speeches, interactive workshops, discussions on thematic priorities, talks on inspirational practices, and a presentation of the findings of a survey on the current state of the national processes.

Why should you take part?

This is just the right event for you if you can`t wait to:

• learn more about other national processes and be inspired by examples from practice,
• engage in exchange about thematic priorities,
• share experiences, successes, and challenges,
• find new motivation within a European group engaged in similar tasks,
• develop ideas for future cross-border co-operation and follow-up steps,
• explore funding opportunities.

How to apply

Please apply if you are:

• representing your country’s National Contact Point/the contact person of your country’s national process within the context of the EYWA,
• shaping youth work development in your country (e.g. youth work organisations, national umbrella organisations, youth councils etc.),
• representing the ministry/national authority for youth/youth work responsible for the EYWA in your country
• representing a National Agency (NA)

Countries are encouraged to participate in pairs or threes.

Should you be interested in attending the event, please apply by 23 August 2024 via the SALTO-Youth Website. You will find more information and the link to the application form here: http://trainings.salto-youth.net/12544.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Practical information

The event will be held at the Provincial Government Building in Leuven (Belgium). The organisers are committed to making the event as accessible to all (e.g. venue is wheel-chair accessible) and as sustainable as possible.

Selection of participants will be done on the basis of:

• Role in relation to the national process in the respective country
• Motivation
• Geographical balance

Please note that the event is funded by the programme Erasmus+ Youth and that the selection of participants will be done by the National Agencies and regional SALTO Youth Centres.

Costs

Travel costs can be reimbursed by the respective National Agency or regional SALTO Youth Centre. Please check with your National Agency/SALTO if and how a reimbursement of travel expenses is foreseen. The organisers will cover accommodation and meals for all participants.

All applicants will receive information about the selection results by 13 September 2024. Please do not make your travel arrangements until you have received final confirmation, including practicalities. If you have questions, please contact us.

Questions?

In case of questions, please contact Elke Führer, JUGEND für Europa – National Agency Erasmus+ Youth, European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ Sport (fuehrer@jfemail.de; +49 228-9506289).

Further information

Find more information on the SNAC online: https://www.bonn-process.net/about/snac/.

The former cooperation project was called "SNAC European Youth Work Agenda" from 2021 to 2023.

The EYWA and its implementation process called "Bonn Process" are explained here:

• https://www.bonn-process.net/context/eywa/
• https://www.bonn-process.net/context/bonn-process/