Objectives

A lot has been achieved so far in the development of youth work. However, continuous needs and new challenges are also still identified. This called for establishing a strategic framework for strengthening and further developing youth work practice and policies in Europe – the European Youth Work Agenda. This is done by

• implementing the European Youth Work Agenda in the Bonn Process as a strategic framework for the development of youth work in Europe,
• establishing youth work as an essential part of youth policies,
• ensuring and expanding the provision of youth work,
• strengthening the common ground of youth work through co-operation between and beyond the youth work community of practice,
• supporting the further development of quality youth work,
• supporting the ability of youth work to tackle emerging challenges and innovate its practices,
• enhancing the promotion and recognition of youth work,
• and ensuring a strong role for youth work in the new normal.