Empowering European Youth Through Learning & Connection

40 young people involved in youth work across Europe came together to explore how digital media tools can be adapted and put to use to improve organisational work, particularly in human rights work and advocacy.

Founding of umbrella organisation in Brussels, Belgium. Founding member organisation representatives came together to officially create Voicify Europe- an umbrella organisation advocating for over 100,000 young refugees and migrants. The European Forum for Youth with Lived Migration Experiences represents 40 member organisations across 17 EU Member States.

Local community mapping event in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Young people came together to explore differing gender perspectives in the local community, identify ways to address them, and develop policies at both national and organisational levels to drive positive change.

International seminar in Budapest, Hungary. Bringing together 20–30 young people from organisations across Europe alongside individuals with lived migration experience in order to work on advocating for young refugees and migrants, influencing policy decisions at the Council of Europe.

International exchange in Struga, North Macedonia. 24 young people from across Europe came together for an art project, rebranding the local community and football stadium with graffiti, art, and designs representing diverse cultural initiatives.

Local activity in Mugla, Turkiye. A mixed group of young people, including those with special needs and disabilities, designed and created birdhouses for local wildlife, promoting environmental awareness, creativity, art, and social inclusion.

International exchange in Puig-reig, Spain, where we brought together 40–50 young people from across Europe to explore sustainable ways of living- focusing on reducing technology use, embracing reusable resources, and choosing raw, natural foods for a healthier lifestyle.

Online session. Several young people from the Netherlands and other countries in Europe reflected on how to mobilise their communities for the EU Elections, why voter engagement matters, and strategies to tackle hate speech.

Local activity in Utrecht, the Netherlands. 15 young people came together for training on leadership, organisational skills, and financial management, supporting both career and personal growth.