⭐ 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. 💫