BGWhat is Youth in the World?
Youth in the World is an Action which aims at promoting exchanges and cooperation in the field of youth and non-formal education with other regions of the world.
It supports projects involving young people and organisations from the so-called ‘Partner Countries', an expression which identifies all countries which can be involved in the Youth in Action Programme but which are not defined as ‘Programme Countries'.
This measure supports Youth Exchanges - mainly multilateral but not excluding bilateral ones - which allow several groups of young people from Programme and Partner Countries to meet and take part together in a programme of activities.
It also covers the training of those active in youth work and youth organisations from Programme and Partner Countries, as well as exchanges of experience, expertise and good practices between them. It supports activities which may lead to the establishment of longlasting, high quality projects and partnerships 21.
What are the aims of the action?
In supporting activities involving young people and organisations from Partner Countries, the European Commission's main aims are to promote dialogue, mutual tolerance, intercultural awareness and solidarity beyond the borders of the European Union, to break down prejudices and stereotypes, and to build up societies based on common understanding and respect.
These activities are also intended to contribute to the development of civil society and the strengthening of democracy in the Partner Countries.
21 European Voluntary Service - European Voluntary Service (Action 2 of this Programme) is also open to international cooperation with Partner Countries (including ‘other Partner Countries of the world').
