European Youth Card Association (EYCA)

EYCA is a non-profit organisation bringing together 40 member organisations that issue the European Youth Card to over 7 million young people in 36 countries across Europe. All EYCA organisations are committed to promoting youth mobility, individually and collectively, as well as participation, active citizenship and healthy lifestyle among young people, in order to achieve the Association’s vision of a Europe where all young people are mobile and active.EYCA is the Council of Europe’s institutional partner and in this capacity takes part in the implementation of the work programme of the Partial Agreement on Youth Mobility through the Youth Card.

The European Youth Card is available to all young people under the age of 30, irrespective of their nationality or whether they are students or not. The card gives young people access to over 37,000 discounts and benefits on transportation, accommodation, culture, sports, education, services and products.

In addition to discounts and benefits, EYCA member organisations work to offer cardholders various projects and programmes. Major programme areas include:

• Boosting youth employability and entrepreneurship through non-formal learning projects and internship schemes;
• Active citizenship and political participation;
• Rewards programmes encouraging positive lifestyles;
• Community engagement and volunteering;
• Supporting inclusive youth mobility for young people with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds, etc.

 NEWS

EYCA held its XXXIX Conference and General Assembly  from 15 to 18 June 2023, hosted by the Centre for Youth Education in Podgorica, Montenegro. This annual event, brought together members and stakeholders from across Europe to collaborate, exchange ideas, and shape the future of the association.

On 6 May 2021, EYCA announced the launch of the campaign #STANDFORSOMETHING, which it will implement with its member organisations in 16 EU member states until spring 2022. This initiative is funded by the European Parliament and targets a community of 7 million cardholders across Europe.

The aim is to encourage youth participation in the Conference on the Future of Europe and bolster the wider involvement of youth in decision-making. 21 Youth Activists will engage young Europeans in conversations and activities about the Future of Europe.

#STANDFORSOMETHING calls for young people to make a stand and voice their views on the issues that matter to them.

As well as contributing to the official conference platforms, young Europeans can join the conversation through the We #StandForSomething Conversations Facebook group and attend the many events being planned across Europe over the next four months.

 A digital special edition of the European Youth Card will be offered to young people, aiming to reach out to non-organised youth and informing them about the Conference on the Future of Europe.

To keep up to date with all the latest, including activities, debates, competitions, giveaways and more, follow the campaign’s social media channels:

• Instagram: @standforsomething.eu
• Facebook: @standforsomething.eu and the group where youth will have the chance to speak up on the issues they care about: facebook.com/groups/standforsomething.eu
• TikTok: @standforsomething.eu
• Twitter: @istandfor_eu
• YouTube: STAND for Something