International Links

Here we will attempt to provide you with information on youth work and youth work organisations across the World. We will also include a collection of examples of youth work exchanges and study visits. We can only do this with your help. If you've been on any sort of youth work exchange, conference or study visit, why not share your experience with others.

Just send us your own information to mmcleod@youthlink.co.uk

European Youth Information and Counselling Association (ERYICA)

The European Youth Information and Counselling Agency (ERYICA) was established on 17 April 1986 in Madrid, in accordance with a recommendation adopted by the first European Colloquium of Youth Information Centres organised in April 1985 in Marly-le-Roi (France). This Colloquium, which brought together some 200 youth information and counselling professionals from 18 countries, was an initiative of the Paris Youth Information and Documentation Centre (CIDJ), with support from the French Ministry for Youth and Sport and from the Commission of the European Communities.

ERYICA is composed of national bodies, non-governmental or governmental, which seek to guarantee the right of young people to full and reliable information which promotes their autonomy and their active participation in a democratic society.

www.eryica.org

European Youth Card Association (EYCA)

In total, 56 Euro<26 organisations are issuing cards in 33 countries, and they are all members of the European Youth Card Association (EYCA).

EYCA promotes and develops the Euro<26 ideal, supporting member organisations and promoting pan-European activities.

EYCA encourages all youth cards to give young people improved access to transport, accommodation, leisure activities, culture, sports - indeed, any benefits and services which encourage their development, their mobility, and improve the quality of their lives.

www.euro26.org

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