The partners of the project YInfoPioneers for the development of youth information services in the Western Balkans met together one last time for two days in Ljubljana (Slovenia) on 24-25 January 2024.

As customary, each year, ERYICA is offering training courses for our network. Discover the training activities organised by the ERYICA Secretariat in the first semester of 2024.

EU inFORM, the European project funded by the European Parliament and developed by ERYICA along with 10 ERYICA members, is growing steadily, demonstrating that there is a clear demand from young people to be informed in view of the European Elections in 2024.

As every year, the EYID will take place on 17 April 2024. This year, the European Youth Information Day will focus on democracy and the importance of voting. With significant elections happening worldwide in 2024, we aim to highlight the impact of individual choices on the global stage.

YouthInfoQuest is pivotal for understanding young people's information needs and behaviours and guiding the advocacy, fundraising, and project development efforts of those working with them. It has already received more than 1200 responses!

From 3 to 5 October 2023, ERYICA participated in the "All Together for European Elections 2024" event organised by the European Parliament in Brussels. More than 160 organisations from all over Europe were present in this interactive face-to-face event to discuss their ideas to enhance participation in the next EU Elections.

The YinfoPioneers project consortium organised several focus group sessions in the Western Balkans to analyse data about the information needs of youngsters in the region. The result of this initiative is the report "Youth Information needs in the Western Balkans", which is already available. Check it out now!

The YIminds project is taking bold steps to make a difference in an era where young people's mental health is a pressing concern. One of the outcomes was the dissemination of a survey about mental health literacy among youth workers. Find out the full survey report and how it was compiled. 

ERYICA presented its draft strategy for 2024-2029 at the 34th General Assembly in Malta, 31 May-2 June 2023. The strategy outlines our key objectives and impact indicators for the coming years and reflects our commitment to empowering European youth through the right to information.

The ERYICA strategy for 2024-2029 was approved in September at the online Strategic Network Meeting. The strategy outlines our key objectives and impact indicators for the coming years and reflects our commitment to empowering European youth through the right to information.

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you believe that every voice matters and every vote counts? Join our Pool of Young Activist for the next European Elections 2024.

Are you passionate about communication and interested in making a difference in the upcoming EU elections? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Are you interested in learning how to design services, products, and activities for young people using service design methodology? If so, the DesYIgn eLearning course is for you!

In the first episode, we explore algorithms. Do we really know what they are and how they work? How are they influencing young people? All of these and more questions are answered in the episode. Listen to it now!

A new round of applications for the European Youth Information Quality Label is open! Interested in applying? Next deadline is 30 April.

The project, funded by the European Parliament, will enhance youth turnout in the next European Elections in 2024 by focusing on first-time voters. 10 ERYICA members from 9 countries are part of the consortium.

Interested in taking part or organising an ERYICA training? Check out the article!

ERYICA trainers and any ERYICA network member interested in the topics are invited to join informal discussions to share their knowledge and learn from the community on the topic of training.

The European Youth Information and Counselling Agency is looking for a Website Developer and a Communication Agency to develop the EU inFORM- Young Voters Project funded by the European Parliament.