European Youth Information Day
The European Youth Information Day and ERYICA's birthday are celebrated every year on 17 April to raise awareness of the right of young people to access reliable information.
what is the European Youth Information Day?
On 17 April, ERYICA, together with its members, celebrates the European Youth Information Day and ERYICA's birthday across Europe.
This special occasion serves to raise awareness of young people's right to access full and reliable information, as well as to recognise the work of youth information workers.
40 years, and beyond, of Information You Can Trust
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40 years, and beyond, of Information You Can Trust ·
In 2026, ERYICA is turning 40!
Since its creation in 1986, ERYICA has worked to ensure that young people have access to reliable, comprehensive and youth-friendly information, helping them make informed choices and actively participate in society.
This anniversary is not only a celebration.
It is an opportunity to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future.
Throughout 2026, ERYICA will coordinate a range of online and offline activities to celebrate the 40th anniversary and highlight the value of youth information across Europe.
SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
Throughout the year, ERYICA will run a series of communication actions to share stories from the network and highlight the evolution of youth information.
You can participate by contributing content, translating it into your languages, sharing posts, or taking part in specific initiatives.
Get to know the different actions we have organised in the menu!
EYID 2026
On 17 April 2026, we will host a simultaneous European Youth Information Open Day.
Youth Information Services will open their physical or online youth information services to young people, institutions, and the wider public under the shared slogan Information You Can Trust.
Each service will design its own activities contributing to a Europe-wide celebration, and sending a united message about the essential role of youth information today.
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ERYICA Across Borders is a series showcasing the diversity and geographical reach of the network. Each ERYICA member will be featured through a post introducing the organisation, followed by a one-day Instagram and Facebook Stories takeover.
Through these takeovers, youth information workers will share their stories, practices and experiences directly with the public, offering a glimpse into youth information across Europe.
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Growing with Europe is a carousel series exploring key milestones in European society since ERYICA’s foundation and how the organisation has evolved alongside them.
Each post connects major social, political and technological developments with moments in ERYICA’s history, showing how youth information has continuously adapted to the changing realities of young people.
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Think You Know ERYICA? is a series of interactive posts featuring fun and lesser-known facts about ERYICA.
Through the “guess the answer” format, followers are invited to test their knowledge and discover surprising elements of the organisation’s journey.
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Leading ERYICA: Then and Now is a series of visuals featuring former ERYICA Presidents sharing reflections, memories and messages for the 40th anniversary.
These posts offer perspective on the organisation’s evolution and recognise the leadership that has shaped its path.
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40 Years of Information You Can Trust is a reflective series organised by decades, which revisits moments when society faced major challenges (such as extremism, unemployment, housing, inclusion or disinformation) and shows how youth information has consistently helped young people navigate change.
The series underscores the field's enduring relevance and resilience.
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The story behind is a series uncovering the origins of four flagship ERYICA initiatives: the Charter, the training system, the EYID and the Quality Label.
Each post explains how these milestones were created, why they matter, and how they became intrinsic elements of the organisation’s identity and work.
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