Organization for Youth Education & Development (OYED)
List of Youth Programs in EU Member State
List of Youth Programs in EU Member State
Introduction
The Organization for Youth Education and Development (OYED) is an establishment that seeks to promote the interests of young people on a European level. In order to support this youth agenda the OYED is proposing a common EU policy relating to young people, comprised of 10 points. This proposal addresses some of the most pressing challenges faced by young people in the European Union today.The OYED believes it to be a gross injustice that the opportunities and level of social inclusion that a young individual can expect is dependent on which country they inhabit. There is a clear imbalance within the European Union, which if left unchecked will perpetuate the current trend and threaten European cohesiveness. This proposal seeks to lift the cap on aspiration on a European level.
This memorandum therefore exists to reinforce this common EU policy proposal as it contains extensive research regarding governmentally funded youth programs and initiatives in every EU member state. The broad scope of this research highlights loopholes in existing policies in one or multiple member states, aiding EU legislators to tailor a more effective approach. Over the course of this research three overarching issues have arisen which must be addressed: social mobility, opportunities for young people, especially linking education to work and entrepreneurship and innovation, and political engagement.
Cyprus
| Program Name: Greek: Συμβούλιο Νέων Κύπρου English: Board of Cyprus Website: http://www.youthboard.org.cy/default.asp?id=272 Established Year: 1994 The Youth Board of Cyprus focuses on the promotion of progress and prosperity for all the young people of Cyprus, regardless of religion and ethnic and racial origin. The initiative aims at the enhancement of young people’s active participation in the social, economic and cultural development of the country, the promotion of a positive lifestyle through the youth’s engagement in various activities and lastly it strives to provide effective solutions to current youth problems. The programs which are still operating involve: Volunteering, evaluation of youth policy, youth information, promotion of a positive lifestyle, prevention of use of addictive substances and campaigns. |
| Program Name: Greek: πρόγραμμα ανταλλαγης Γερμανών-Κυπρίων Φοιτητών English: German-Cypriot Youth Exchange. Website: http://www.german-cypriot-exchange.org/ Established Year: 2014 A program concerning youth exchange between Germany and Cyprus. This program started some years ago and it plays a great role in the cultural exchange between the two nations. The next German-Cypriot Youth Exchange Program is going to take place in August and September 2014 in Germany. The participants will have the opportunity to visit Hanover, Berlin, Hamburg and Lüneburg. They will also have the chance to attend preparatory meetings with the German delegation. As part of the meetings, the participants plan together the exchange program and learn background information about Cyprus and Germany. |
