Putting the European Youth Work Agenda into action

We create opportunities and offer support for youth work development. Thus, we foster a network to strengthen youth work across Europe together.

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The European Youth Work Agenda aims at strengthening and developing youth work further across Europe. Discover what the European Youth Work Agenda is and how you engage with others to strengthen youth work in your context!

Check out how you can get involved in your country and connect with like-minded individuals across Europe. Participate in events and engage on the topics you are passionate about.

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Two presentations about the implementation of the European Youth Work Agenda for national contact points and for the Community of Practice

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Get inspired by the community of practice

Everybody who is active in and advocates for youth work is part of the youth work community of practice. We are connected by the common purpose to develop youth work further.

Read how the Growing Youth Work is designed to strengthen the community and why others have chosen to play an active role within the Growing Youth Work.

  • António Hilário de Matos
    As we continue to navigate the challenges posed by the ever-evolving youth context, the Bonn Process remains a crucial platform for the ongoing development and advancement of youth work. I strongly believe that by investing in the Bonn Process, we can continue to improve the quality and impact of youth work across Europe. 
    António Hilário de Matos Presidente da Direção, APPJuventude, Portugal
  • Katrin Olt, Estonia
    I am willing to commit to furthering the Bonn Process because I feel intrigued and challenged by what the added value of an international network is in developing and strengthening youth work and by how the community of practice can take ownership of the implementation process and recognise an agenda that everyone can follow. 
    Katrin Olt, Estonia Ministry of Education and Research
  • Aytaç Uzunlas
    As a youth worker and trainer, the Bonn Process means to me engaging in youth work development in my country and taking an active role in the youth work community of practice. 
    Aytaç Uzunlas, Turkey Youth worker and trainer
  • Protrait of Marko Kovacic
    The Bonn Process for me is a signpost that decision-makers at the EU and CoE level have finally heard what youth workers, youth researchers, and most importantly young people have been talking about for decades - youth work is here and it has a tremendous value for contemporary Europe. 
    Marko Kovacic, Croatia Youth Researcher
  • Rilke Mathieu
    For me, the Bonn Process is an opportunity to enrich youth work development processes in my country, by bringing in european perspectives. 
    Rilke Mahieu, Belgium-Flanders JINT - National Agency Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps

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  • Cross-sectoral work is a mindset

    The Conference “Space for (youth) growth” (Rotterdam, October 2025), was an event format of the Youth Work Talks series which is organised by the Growing Youth Work SNAC. The subtitle of the conference was, “Building cross-sectoral alliances in the changing political climate”, which provided the thematic focus of the conference. The overall aim was to facilitate building cross-sectoral alliances in the changing political, social and economic climate for young people’s personal and civic growth. read more

  • Unge Vil – the cooperation glue between sectors

    The Conference “Space for (youth) growth” (Rotterdam, October 2025), was an event format of the Youth Work Talks series which is organised by the Growing Youth Work SNAC. The subtitle of the conference was, “Building cross-sectoral alliances in the changing political climate”, which provided the thematic focus of the conference. The overall aim was to facilitate building cross-sectoral alliances in the changing political, social and economic climate for young people’s personal and civic growth. read more

  • The “Young Mayor” project – the promotion of civic growth in Portugal

    The Conference “Space for (youth) growth” (Rotterdam, October 2025), was an event format of the Youth Work Talks series which is organised by the Growing Youth Work SNAC. The subtitle of the conference was, “Building cross-sectoral alliances in the changing political climate”, which was also the thematic focus of the conference. The overall aim was to facilitate building cross-sectoral alliances in the changing political, social and economic climate for young people’s personal and civic growth. read more

  • Challenges for young people in turbulent times and how youth work can respond

    The Conference “Space for (youth) growth” (Rotterdam, October 2025), was an event format of the Youth Work Talks series which is organised by the Growing Youth Work SNAC. This article summarises the keynote speech which was provided by Dermot O’Brien from Bray in Ireland. Continue reading and learn about the challenges young people are facing today and how youth work can and should respond to these challenges by connecting with other sectors. read more

  • European Youth Work Agenda: to be or not to be? - insights from the last day of the Exchange Forum

    How is the experience at the Exchange Forum in Skopje, North Macedionia? What are participants' perspectives on the whole event? What have they gained, and what are their key takeaways? We’ve launched a short blog from the Exchange Forum, giving voice to various participants to share their insights and reflections. Curious to learn more? Read our blog for highlights from the second day of the Exchange Forum! read more
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