Expressions in Dialogue: Euro-Mediterranean Living Libraries

Youth in Action is the Programme the European Union has set up for young people. It aims to inspire a sense of active European citizenship, solidarity and tolerance among young Europeans and to involve them in shaping the Union’s future. It promotes mobility within and beyond the EU’s borders, non-formal learning and intercultural dialogue, and encourages the inclusion of all young people, regardless of their educational, social and cultural background: Youth in Action is a Programme for all.

 

Action 1 – Youth for Europe

– Sub-Action 1.1 – Youth Exchanges

– Sub-Action 1.2 – Youth Initiatives

– Sub-Action 1.3 – Youth Democracy Projects

 

Sub-Action 1.1 – Youth Exchanges:

Youth Exchanges offer an opportunity for groups of young people from different countries to meet and learn about each other’s cultures. The groups plan together their Youth Exchange around a theme of mutual interest.

Sub-Action 1.2 – Youth Initiatives :

Youth Initiatives support group projects designed at local, regional and national level. They also support the networking of similar projects between different countries, in order to strengthen their European aspect and to enhance cooperation and exchanges of experiences between young people.

Sub-Action 1.3 – Youth Democracy Projects :

Youth Democracy Projects support young people’s participation in the democratic life of their local, regional or national community, and at international level.

 

Link : http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/action1_en.php

 

Action 2 – European Voluntary Service (EVS)

The aim of the European Voluntary Service is to support young people’s participation in various forms of voluntary activities, both within and outside the European Union. Under this Action, young people take part individually or in groups in non-profit, unpaid activities.

Link : http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/action2_en.php

 

Action 3 – Youth in the World

– Sub-Action 3.1 – Cooperation with the Neighbouring Countries of the European Union

– Sub-Action 3.2 – Cooperation With Other Countries of the World

Sub-Action 3.1 – Cooperation with the Neighbouring Countries of the European Union :

This sub-Action supports projects with Neighbouring Partner Countries, namely Youth Exchanges and Training and Networking Projects in the youth field.

 

Sub-Action 3.2 – Cooperation with Other Countries of the World:

This sub-Action concerns cooperation in the youth field, in particular the exchange of good practice with Partner Countries from other parts of the world. It encourages exchanges and training of young people and youth workers, partnerships and networks of youth organisations. Grant requests related to this sub-Action are to be submitted following specific calls for proposals.

Link : http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/action3_en.php

 

Action 4 – Youth Support Systems

Sub-Action 4.1 – Support to bodies active at European level in the youth field

Sub-Action 4.3 – Training and networking of those active in youth work and youth organisations

Sub-Action 4.4 – Projects encouraging innovation and quality

Sub-Action 4.5 – Information activities for young people and those active in youth work and youth organisations

Sub-Action 4.6 – Partnerships

Sub-Action 4.1 – Support to bodies active at European level in the youth field:

This sub-Action supports the operation of non-governmental organisations active at European level in the youth field that pursue a goal of general European interest (ENGOs). Their activities must contribute to young people’s participation in public life and society and the development and implementation of European cooperation activities in the youth field in the broadest sense. Grant requests related to this sub-Action are to be submitted following specific calls for proposals.

 

Sub-Action 4.2 -Support for the European Youth Forum :

 

Sub-Action 4.3 – Training and networking of those active in youth work and youth organisations :

This sub-Action supports the training of those active in youth work and youth organisations, in particular the exchange of experiences, expertise and good practice as well as activities which may lead to long-lasting quality projects, partnerships and networks.

 

Sub-Action 4.4 – Projects encouraging innovation and quality:

This sub-Action supports projects aimed at introducing, implementing and promoting innovative approaches in the youth field. Grant requests related to this sub-Action are to be submitted following specific calls for proposals.

 

Sub-Action 4.5 – Information activities for young people and those active in youth work and youth organisations:

This sub-Action supports activities at European and national level which improve young people’s access to information and communication services and increase the participation of young people in the preparation and dissemination of user-friendly, targeted information products. It also supports the development of European, national, regional and local youth portals for the dissemination of specific information for young people. Grant requests related to this sub-Action are to be submitted following specific calls for proposals.

 

Sub-Action 4.6 – Partnerships:

This sub-Action is for the funding of partnerships in order to develop long-term projects which combine various measures in the Programme. Grant requests related to this sub-Action are to be submitted following specific calls for proposals.

 

Sub-Action 4.7 – Support for the Structure of the programme:

Sub-Action 4.8 – Adding the value of the programme:

Link : http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/action4_en.php

 

Action 5 – Support for European cooperation in the youth field

Sub-Action 5.1 – Meetings of young people and those responsible for youth policy:

This sub-Action supports cooperation, seminars and Structured Dialogue between young people, those active in youth work and those responsible for youth policy.

 

Sub-Action 5.2 – Support for activities to bring about better knowledge of the youth field

Sub-Action 5.3 – Co-operation with international organisations

Ahmed Kadry

Ahmed Bahaa

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