The European Union offers young residents the opportunity to express their views and help build a sustainable world.
On the eve of the 10th International Youth Day (August 12), the European Union highlighted again that, if society is to make sustainable progress, young people must take a fuller part in social, economic and political life.
There are 96 million young people aged 15-29 in the EU (about 20 per cent of the population).
The programme ‘Youth in Action’ was designed to meet their expectations and aims to inspire young Europeans with a sense of citizen participation, solidarity and tolerance by involving them more in shaping Europe’s future.
The programme encourages:
• young people to move around the EU and the world to study and work;
• non-formal education and contact with other cultures;
• the inclusion of all young people, regardless of educational, social or cultural background.
To this end, the European voluntary service (EVS) supports young people participating in various voluntary activities within and beyond EU boarders.
