⭐ What is Erasmus+ Youth Participation Activities?

Erasmus+ Youth Participation Activities are all about one simple idea: young people leading change. 💥

This action supports projects where young people don’t just join activities – they design, shape and influence them. It gives space for youth voices, ideas and solutions on real issues: climate, equality, digital life, mental health, local problems, European priorities and more. 🌍

These are not just classic youth exchanges or training courses.
They are more about:

  • 🗳️ Participation in democratic life
  • 🗣️ Dialogue with decision-makers
  • 💡 Youth-led initiatives and campaigns
  • 🤝 Building stronger, more inclusive communities

🔥 What Can a Youth Participation Project Look Like?

Think of projects such as:

  • 💬 Youth forums, debates or town hall meetings with local authorities
  • 📲 Digital campaigns on topics that matter to young people
  • 🎥 Podcasts, videos or social media projects giving young people a voice
  • 📚 Workshops on media literacy, critical thinking, human rights & democracy
  • 🧩 Local action plans where young people identify a problem and create solutions
  • 🤝 Cross-border projects connecting youth from different countries to work on shared challenges

All with one rule: young people are at the center – planning, making decisions, taking responsibility.

👥 Who Is It For?

  • Young people aged roughly 13–30 who want to be active, heard and involved
  • Youth with fewer opportunities, whose voices are often missing, are a key priority
  • Youth workers, NGOs, schools, municipalities and informal groups who want to work with young people, not just for them

🏆 What Support Does Erasmus+ Offer?

Erasmus+ can help with:

  • ✅ Project management & activity costs
  • ✈️ Travel and accommodation (if there are mobility elements)
  • 🤲 Inclusion support so everyone can participate
  • 📣 Communication, visibility and digital tools

Details, budgets and rules are explained each year in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide and National Agency guidelines.

🚀 Why Does It Matter?

Because Youth Participation Activities:

  • Give young people a real seat at the table
  • Turn ideas into visible impact in their city, region or country
  • Build skills in leadership, teamwork, advocacy and creativity
  • Connect young people with institutions, organisations and European values

If you’re thinking: “We see a problem. We have ideas. We want to act.”
Then Erasmus+ Youth Participation Activities are exactly your playground. 💫