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Inclusion Strategy for the Youth in Action Programme

One of the big priorities in the Commission's new Youth in Action programme (2007-2013) is the inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities. Read or download the COM's Inclusion strategy.

  • Definition of Young people with fewer opportunities & Inclusion Projects

    "Young people with fewer opportunities" are young people that are at a disadvantage compared to their peers because they face one or more of the situations and obstacles listed below.

    Definition of Young people with fewer opportunities & Inclusion Projects
  • Aims & Objectives of the Inclusion Strategy

    This "Inclusion Strategy" aims to ensure the accessibility of the "Youth in Action" programme for young people with fewer opportunities, and to stimulate its use to enhance social inclusion, active citizenship and employability of these young people.

    Aims & Objectives of the Inclusion Strategy
  • Keys For Success for Inclusion Projects

    Many youth workers have already tried out international Youth projects with young people with fewer opportunities. Here is a list of ideas that help make an inclusion project a success.

    Keys For Success for Inclusion Projects
  • Action-Specific features to increase Accessibility

    The Inclusion Strategy proposes specific features to increase accessibility of the Youth in Action programme. Find a list of action related possibilities for young people with fewer opportunities.

    Action-Specific features to increase Accessibility
  • Recognition and Training for Inclusion

    Recognition and training is an important action in order to increase the quality and effectiveness of inclusion projects. A cross-programme dimension also contributes to the lasting effects of participation in an inclusion project.

    Recognition and Training for Inclusion
  • Inclusion Guidelines For National Agencies

    The Inclusion Strategy suggests a number of Guidelines for implementation by National Agencies and the Executive Agency in order to have a coherent approach to inclusion accross countries.

    Inclusion Guidelines For National Agencies
  • Dissemination and Exploitation of results of Youth in Action projects (Valorisation)

    Some suggestions on how to make the most of your inclusion project: spreading the outcomes, communicating the benefits and exploiting the results

    Dissemination and Exploitation of results of  Youth in Action projects (Valorisation)
  • Implementation and Monitoring

    The Commission, National Authorities and National and Executive Agencies monitor and evaluate the outputs and impact in terms of inclusion and accessibility of the programme.

    Implementation and Monitoring
  • Non Formal Learning-an opportunity for Inclusion

    Non Formal Learning because of its voluntary nature and link to young people's needs could be an ideal mechanisim for young people with fewer opportunities to find the road to a job or further education.

    Non Formal Learning-an opportunity for Inclusion
  • The Political Context of the Inclusion Strategy

    Inclusion as a priority is well enshrined in a variety of political text. It gives the Youth in Action programme the mandate to be a programme for inclusion - but not only inclusion. Here are some references to political documents.

    The Political Context of the Inclusion Strategy
Author: Tony Geudens / Contact:

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