Romania celebrated International Youth Day with over 6,300 young people taking part in 22 activities nationwide, from digital citizenship workshops to creative festivals. Learn how youth foundations across the country empower and connect young people through diverse, dynamic events.

The fifth edition of the European Young Multiplier project launches in November, engaging 40 Eurodesk information centres, 25 Europe Direct centres, and 120 schools across Italy. Learn more about this initiative!

As a finalist for the European Youth Capital 2027, Chisinau is shaping its future through focus groups with young people and civil society. Explore the ideas and initiatives they’re proposing to create a dynamic, inclusive city with more opportunities for youth development.

YVNO, supported by FOSTER, has been driving positive change in Albania by supporting African immigrants through initiatives that promote integration, tackle discrimination, and foster community connections. Discover how these efforts are building trust, opening dialogues, and empowering individuals to create a more inclusive and diverse society.

The first edition of MountainFest, a celebration of culture and entertainment under the bright summer sky of the mountainous regions, was carried out by the Youth Board of Cyprus. The festival was organised in two different nights and locations; specifically, in the beautiful mountainous areas of Evrychou and Agros.

Youth Work Ireland is launching the Proud Spaces initiative this June to create inclusive environments for rural LGBTQ+ youth.

In June, over 80 young people aged 12 to 18 participated in the Ambassadeurs' Camp organised by the Balearic Youth Institute (IBJOVE) and local youth centres.

Check out einfachweg.at, the new Austrian Youth Information Services website, for comprehensive details on mobility opportunities like studying abroad, volunteering, and internships… featuring a chatbot and free personal consultations.

"Obro Feel" i a 24/7 instant messaging service offering counselling and emotional support for teenagers and young people to address and prevent mental health issues in Catalonia.

Discover the survey where over 2,000 young people, aged 11 to 25, shared their top concerns, including affordable housing, climate change, and poverty, along with insights on wellbeing, social media, health, and AI.

The VI Regional Meeting of the Network of Youth Information Services in Madrid focused on youth mental health, featuring speeches, debates, and workshops.

ERYICA youth information trainers Kadri Koort and Kaie Pranno were invited by Saaremaa municipality to run a mini-training for the youth work community.

Newid promotes good digital practice across the third sector in Wales. Their website offers practical support, resources to help you along the way, and case studies that show how third-sector organisations use digital.

The National Youth Foundation from Romania is currently implementing the “Empowering Youth for a Stronger European Democracy” project, which is designed to promote the 2024 European elections. The goal is to educate young people about democracy and how they can participate directly by voting.

Young Scot launched a new 12-part podcast aimed at reaching over 16s, which features top Scottish personalities revealing how their life experiences have impacted their mental health.

The Austrian Youth Information Services launched their new TikTok channel in the beginning of March 2024. The focus of the video content is on the topics of adulting, life hacks and „your rights“.

The online discussion group aims to strengthen the networking and competencies of youth information workers and youth information services and give more visibility to youth information and counseling services. Come along and share your experiences and learn from others!

Due to the national youth policy development in Finland and based on the upcoming National Youth Work and Youth Policy Programme, the Ministry of Education and Culture has informed that the current National Centres of Youth Work Expertise will come to an end by March 2024.

The partners of the project YInfoPioneers for the development of youth information services in the Western Balkans met together one last time for two days in Ljubljana (Slovenia) on 24-25 January 2024.

To fight disinformation, the European Union has established the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), a collaborative initiative dedicated to addressing the spread of disinformation and promoting media literacy across Europe.