EU and Youth

Youth Health – be healthy, be yourself

The European Youth Health Initiative aims to help young people to be better informed about the health issues affecting them, encourage them to become more involved in health policy discussions and, ultimately, support them in making the right health decisions for themselves and their friends.

The European Voluntary Service – solidarity and learning across borders

The European Voluntary Service (EVS) gives young people an opportunity to live in another country whilst contributing to important local community projects. This provides a unique life-learning experience, helping volunteers to develop a sense of independence and active citizenship.

Erasmus Mundus opens up a global world of learning

The EU's Erasmus Mundus programme supports the mobility of students and academics throughout the world, preparing its participants for life in a global, knowledge-based society.

Enterprising Europe widens its horizons

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a new cross-border business exchange programme being funded by the EU. Its aim is to broaden the perspectives of Europe's young business leaders and to promote more wide-spread international co-operation.

Building a united, multicultural Europe

Every year, youth exchanges supported by the European Union are bringing together groups of young people from different countries and giving them the opportunity to explore their cultural and social differences - and similarities... What better way to build a united Europe?

Youth on the Move - building the potential of Europe's young people

The EU's 'Youth on the Move' initiative has set out to help young people to gain the knowledge, experience and skills they need to play an active role in society and to contribute to Europe's economic growth. It brings together a range of actions intended to increase mobility and raise levels of education and training.

Youthful development on show

European Youth Capital: Antwerp youth have their say

Young scientists go head to head

How to become the EU's top young scientist

Pan-EU Youth: Youth media explodes on to scene

Join the ranks of youth who are blogging about policies that affect you!

See what youths are doing around Europe

European youths giving their take on everything!

Eurodesk: Youth, you and everything young

One-stop shop for youth information! Eurodesk was set up by a group of Scottish youth workers in 1990. It aims to present all relevant information for European youth in one place.
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