The European Youth Foundation (EYF), in co-operation with the European Youth Forum (YFJ), organised the EYF learning and networking days for international youth organisations in Brussels. The event brought together 36 representatives from international youth organisations and networks.
The EYF learning and networking days focused on reinforcing the partnership with the youth sector of the Council of Europe and provided opportunities for youth organisations.
The programme of the event was designed to:
- Inform youth organisations about essentials and the latest updates of the youth sector, and the grants of the EYF for which international youth organisations can apply in 2026 for international youth activities and long-term projects to be implemented in 2027,
- Reinforce the skills of youth organisations in areas of relevance for the implementation of initiatives and projects supported by the EYF,
- Create a space for mutual learning and networking among youth organisations.
The EYF team members held bilateral consultations with youth organisations to provide support and advice to their needs. Key discussions focused on EYF reform, calls for proposals for one-off youth co-operation activities and long-term youth co-operation projects.
Participants also benefited from workshops on project management, budget development, and budget monitoring. They also had a chance to learn about contemporary perspectives on human rights across Council of Europe member states from the Advisor to the Commissioner for Human Rights.
