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Second study on youth work in the EU published
In spring 2021, a second study commissioned by the European Commission on youth work in the EU was published after 2014. The study is based in particular on surveys of and interviews with youth workers, thus focusing on their views, experiences and recommendations. The study was carried out against the background of the coronavirus pandemic and therefore naturally also makes statements on this area (but not exclusively).
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The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe is supporting Youth Work by stressing the role of local and regional authorities
With resolution 463 (2021), the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe (CoE) emphasises the relevance of youth work for the societies in Europe and recommends the local and regional authorities in its member States to support it.
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Croatia is starting by: Important steps in the Bonn Process
Despite the pandemic, Croatia had a national EYWC follow-up conference as a first step in implementing the EYWA in the Bonn Process. Approximately 150 people participated in the event, which was organised by the Croation National Agency in co-operation with the State Office and the Croatian national delegation for the EYWC.
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Following up on the Bonn Process Meet-up
On 8 July 2021, the first open meeting on the Bonn Process after the 3rd European Youth Work Convention took place: the Bonn Process Meet-up. The aim was for all interested stakeholders to meet and share what has been happening since the Convention in relation to the Bonn Process.
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"Bringing the Bonn Process from the office to the youth centres.“ A talk about challenges for Open Youth Work
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- Karin Peham-Strauß, president of the European network for Professional Open Youth Work (POYWE) and member of the board of the Federal Organisation of Open Youth Work in Austria (bOJA), head of a youth centre in Perg/Austria
- Stephanie Deimel, responsible for quality development in the office of bOJA (bundesweites Netzwerk Offene Jugendarbeit) in Vienna
- Marc Boes, managing director of POYWE
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“Let’s mobilise the new EU youth programmes.” National Agencies get active in the Bonn Process
To help youth work flourish all over Europe, National Agencies engage in the Bonn Process with a new strategic co-operation project
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Developing potentials - German youth welfare offices take a stand on international youth work
The Federal Association of the Youth Welfare Offices of the Länder in Germany has clearly spoken out in favour of strengthening international youth work. In line with the Bonn Process, this strengthens the internationalisation of youth work from a German perspective.
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EUROPE@DJHT – 17th German Child and Youth Welfare Congress, 18-20 May 2021, online
Every three or four years, Germany’s Child and Youth Welfare Association (AGJ) organises the German Child and Youth Welfare Congress (DJHT).
DJHT, i. e. Deutscher Kinder- und Jugendhilfetag, brings together experts and other interested individuals from all over Germany and Europe to exchange opinions and experiences and strengthen networks.
Together with AGJ, JUGEND für Europa, the German National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps, organises a European programme of special events called Europe@DJHT.And participants are now cordially called for.
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Let´s put it into action: Launching the process of creating the European network of national youth workers associations.
The first 12 national associations made a statement.
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Following wind from the European Youth Work Agenda: Cultural Child and Youth Education also counts as youth work
In a statement, the German umbrella organisation Bundesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung (German Federation for Arts Education and Cultural Learning) (BKJ) calls for cultural youth education to be anchored as a field relevant to youth policy throughout Europe.
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Call: Contributions sought for the 2nd European Academy on Youth Work
The European Academy on Youth Work (EAYW) provides a regular platform for reflection, exchange and generating knowledge on current European issues, trends and developments relevant to the youth field. The highlight is the biennial EAYW events. For the second event, contributions and studies on innovative practices in the field of youth work are now being sought.
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"Make the European Youth Work Agenda alive." - the contribution of Eurodesk and ERYICA to the future of the European Youth Work Agenda
Eurodesk and ERYICA aim for more recognition for the role of youth information.
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Final declaration of the 3rd European Youth Work Convention: Signposts for the Future
Under the title ‘Signposts for the Future’, the 3rd European Youth Work Convention (EYWC) presented a final declaration that sets out guidelines and suggestions for the implementation of a strong European Youth Work Agenda.
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Strengthen youth work, make it more visible and develop it further: Resolution European Youth Work Agenda
The preparatory work has been worthwhile. When the Youth Ministers met yesterday, they took note of a framework for a European Youth Work Agenda, in which they emphasise the importance of youth work for young people and youth policy.
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'Growing Youth Work’ – prepare for the 3rd EYWC with this inspirational paper
‘Growing Youth Work across Europe: Inspirational Paper for Making the European Youth Work Agenda Happen’ has now been published. The hosts of the 3rd European Youth Work Convention – the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth and JUGEND für Europa - National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth in Action and European Solidarity Corps in Germany – extend their invitation from Bonn to Europe to get inspired by this preparatory read.
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Fourth analytical paper published: Learning from the Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Youth Work in Europe
Read the fourth resource paper for the 3rd European Youth Work Convention - written for you by Andreas Karsten.
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’The vision is for progress to be made possible under this framework.’
JUGEND für Europa spoke to Barbara Schmidt dos Santos, project co-ordinator for the 3rd European Youth Work Convention
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’Developing a common path.’ Howard Williamson on the project History of Youth Work
Howard Williamson, Professor of European Youth Policy at the University of South Wales, UK, is co-editor of the Youth Knowledge Books series, seven volumes of The history of youth work in Europe, published by the Council of Europe. JUGEND für Europa talked with him about the history and objectives of the project.
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Good things come in sevens: The last volume of 'The history of youth work in Europe'
The book project was more than a history project. It was and is a basis for the continued professional development of youth work in Europe.
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‘Europe is no longer seen as a special subject; it’s now recognised as a cross-cutting issue’ – JUGEND für Europa interviews Professor Andreas Thimmel on the Jean Monnet Chair
Professor Andreas Thimmel of Cologne University of Applied Sciences (TH Köln) heads the research group on non-formal education and is director of the University’s Institute for Childhood, Adolescence, Family and Adults (KJFE). In September 2019 he was awarded a three-year professorship for education and youth work in Europe, known as the Jean Monnet Chair.
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Programme outline online now
Look at our programme outline for the 3rd European Youth Work Convention
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‘Ongoing Developments‘ is out - third analytical paper published
Read Ongoing Developments within the Youth Work Community of Practice – a paper by Nik Paddison and JUGEND für Europa!
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Two analytical papers published: ‘Discussion on Youth Work’ and ‘Challenges for Youth Work’
Read the German Youth Institute’s The European Discussion on Youth Work 2015-2020 and Howard Williamson’s Cornerstone Challenges for European Youth Work and Youth Work in Europe – Making the Connections and Bridging the Gaps!
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Wanted: Workshop Facilitators and Rapporteurs for the 3rd EYWC
Be part of the 3rd European Youth Work Convention as one of our workshop facilitators or rapporteurs!
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'During the Covid-19 crisis, new needs for digital tools for youth work emerged. But it is important to have a continuous debate on the future of youth work.'
JUGEND für Europa talked to Suvi Tuominen, manager of Verke, the National Centre of Expertise for Digital Youth Work in Finland and member in the expert group set up under the European Union Work Plan for Youth for 2016-2018.
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Engage – Connect – Empower: The programme for Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the field of youth
Germany’s EU Council Presidency in the second half of 2020 will deliver valuable input for the EU Youth Strategy’s three core areas of action: Engage – Connect – Empower.
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'Youth work practitioners have to be agile.' The EU sees digital youth work as an opportunity for the future
The subject of digitalisation was not only put on the agenda with Covid-19. 'Digital youth work' has been part of the European Commission’s and the Member States’ youth policy homework for quite some time.
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MOOC on Essentials of Youth Work
The partnership between the European Commission and the Council of Europe in the field of youth is launching its Massive Open Online Course on Essentials of Youth Work!
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Two youth strategies – one objective. The Council of Europe Youth sector strategy 2030: a strong backbone for youth work
Like the Youth Strategy of the European Union, the Council of Europe’s Youth sector strategy seeks to strengthen youth work. Germany has taken up the call.
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Boosting Youth Work: A third Convention and a Bonn Process
Youth work in Europe has been on the agenda of the European Union and the Council of Europe for years, due in large part to two so-called European Youth Work Conventions. A third Convention is now set to take place under Germany’s EU Council Presidency. The programme is built around the implemention of the European Youth Work Agenda.
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Youth work in focus. Germany’s EU Council Presidency has ambitious plans
Germany takes over the EU Council Presidency in the 2nd half of 2020. One of its priority areas is youth work.
