Exchange Forum on the European Youth Work Agenda. Boosting national processes for youth work development

Location: Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, North Macedonia

Description: Exchange Forum on the European Youth Work Agenda 1–4 December 2025 | Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia Key stakeholders responsible for implementing the European Youth Work Agenda in their countries are invited to the 4th "Exchange Forum on the European Youth Work Agenda: Boosting national processes for youth work development". The European Youth Work Agenda (EYWA) intends to strengthen and develop youth work across Europe. Its implementation relies on vivid processes at national level. The Exchange Forum is the annual residential event for key stakeholders shaping the national processes within the context of the EYWA in their respective European countries. Representatives of each country’s National Contact Point, ministries responsible for youth, National Agencies for the EU youth programmes, and other key stakeholders are invited to attend. The event is organised by the Strategic National Agencies Cooperation (SNAC) project “Growing Youth Work”. It is hosted in Skopje by the North Macedonian National Agency and co-hosted by the German and Dutch National Agencies. Aims of the Conference The Exchange Forum aims to provide a dynamic space for mutual inspiration, peer exchange, and joint learning about the progress, challenges, and opportunities in developing youth work at national level. It will also reflect on the impact of major European-level youth work events and explore how their outcomes can inspire further action and cooperation. How will we work? The programme will include interactive methods: speeches, thematic discussions, inspiring practices, and presentations of current findings. There will be opportunities for exchange, networking, reflection, co-creation, and joint planning. Participants will be encouraged to contribute ideas for future cooperation. This is the right event for you if you want to: Learn more about other countries’ implementation processes Engage in in-depth exchange on thematic priorities and new trends Reflect on the impact of European-level youth work events Share successes and challenges in developing youth work Develop ideas for future co-operation and follow-up Explore available resources for supporting youth work initiatives Profile of Participants This invitation is open to representatives of National Contact Points, national umbrella organisations, youth workers associations, youth councils, ministries responsible for youth, and National Agencies for the EU youth programmes. All Council of Europe countries are welcome, and delegations representing various stakeholders are especially encouraged. Practicalities Digital onboarding session: 20 November 2025, 11:00–12:30 CET Dates: 1–4 December 2025 Venue: Skopje, North Macedonia The programme will start on 1 December 2025 at 18:00 CET and end with departures on 4 December 2025. Preliminary Programme Flow 1 Dec. 2025 14–18 CET: Registration opens, optional informal offers 18 CET: Start of the event | Welcome and networking evening incl. dinner 2 Dec. 2025 Good practices and exchange about national processes Discussion of latest research findings on EYWA implementation 3 Dec. 2025 Focus on European processes and opportunities Cooperation, action planning and next steps Evening out incl. city tour and traditional restaurant 4 Dec. 2025 Departures Give me this text in html so it looks nice, dont create any card or container

Start Date: 2025-12-01

End Date: 2025-12-04

Minimum Age: 18

Maximum Age: 30

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Languages: EN

Duration: Short (up to 2 weeks)