Key stakeholders responsible for implementing the European Youth Work Agenda in their countries are invited to the 4th "Exchange Forum on the European Youth Work Agenda: Boosting national processes for youth work development". It will take place from 1 to 4 December 2025 in Skopje. Interested persons can apply by 15 September 2025.
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 who shape youth work development, as well as representatives of ministries responsible for youth and/or youth work, and of the National Agencies for the EU youth programmes.
The event is organised by the Strategic National Agencies Cooperation (SNAC) project “Growing Youth Work”. It is hosted in Skopje by the North Macedonian National Agency for the EU youth programmes and co-hosted and supported by the German and Dutch National Agencies.
Aims of the event
The Exchange Forum aims to provide a dynamic space for mutual inspiration, peer exchange, and joint learning about the progress, challenges, and opportunities in developing youth work at national level. It will also aim to reflect on the impact that major European-level youth work events — such as the 4th European Youth Work Convention and the Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth of the Council of Europe — have had and will have on the implementation of the European Youth Work Agenda and the development of youth work at national and European levels. Together, participants will explore how the outcomes of these events can inspire further action, foster cross-border cooperation, and build sustainable structures for youth work development across Europe.
How will we work?
The programme will include a variety of interactive methods, including speeches, discussions on thematic priorities and inspiring practices, and a presentation of current findings on national implementation. There will be plenty of opportunities for exchange, networking, reflection, co-creation, joint planning and exploring funding opportunities and available resources to support further development. Participants will be encouraged to collaborate on shaping parts of the agenda and contribute their ideas for future cooperation.
This is the right event for you if you want to:
Profile of participants
This invitation is open to:
All countries of the geographical scope of the Council of Europe are welcome. Countries are encouraged to participate in pairs or small national teams to maximise the impact. Applications from delegations representing various youth work stakeholders at national level are especially welcome.
Practicalities and programme
Dates: 1 - 4 December 2025
Venue: Skopje, North Macedonia
The programme will start on 1 December 2025 at 18:00 CET and end with departures on 4 December 2025 (travel day).
There will be a digital onboarding session on 20 November 2025 from 11.00 to 12.30 CET.
Preliminary programme flow:
1 Dec. 2025
2 Dec. 2025
3 Dec. 2025
4 Dec. 2025
How to apply
Should you be interested in attending the event, please apply by 15 September 2025.
More information and the application form are available here: http://trainings.salto-youth.net/13773
We look forward to seeing you there!
Further information
Find more information on the SNAC Growing Youth Work, the European Youth Work Agenda and the national processes here: https://www.growingyouthwork.eu/
Explore the latest research findings of the state of play of national processes within the EYWA implementation in the Survey Report 2025 and this visualisation of the report.