YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS /
ORGANISATIONS DE JEUNESSE

AIESEC (Eng)

http://www.aiesec.org

AIESEC is the world’s largest student organization. It facilitates the exchange of students and recent graduates. English only.

Association des Etats Généraux des Etudiants d l’Europe – AEGEE (Eng)

http://www.aegee.org

AEGEE is the biggest interdisciplinary student association in Europe. It promotes a unified Europe without prejudices, striving for creating an open and tolerant society of today and tomorrow by involving students and young graduates in valuable projects and discussions. English only.

Erasmus Student Network (Eng)

http://www.esn.org

ESN is a European-wide student organization, which supports and develops student exchange. It is composed of sections working in Higher Education Institutes (Universities, Polytechnics, University Colleges etc.), National and International structures. English only.

European Voluntary Service (Eng)

http://europa.eu.int/comm/youth/program/guide/action2_en.html

The EVS supports non-formal education opportunities for young people through transnational voluntary service. An EVS project allows a young person to be a volunteer in another country for a specified period, normally between 6 and 12 months. Voluntary service activities can take place, for example, in the field of the environment, arts and culture, activities with children, young people or the elderly, heritage, or sports and leisure. The FAQ section provides the necessary information on EVS. English only.

European Alliance of Young Men’s Christian Associations (YMCA) (Eng)

http://www.eay.org

European YMCA network, which offers Christian community, exchange of ideas and mutual service among National Movements. English only.

European Confederation of Youth Club Organizations (ECYC) (Eng)

http://www.ecyc.org

EYCB intends to promote co-operation between youth club organisations in Europe; to promote programmes of youth exchange, joint training and seminars; and to encourage the active involvement of young people in their community. English only.

European Educational Exchanges – Youth for Understanding (EEE-YFU) (Eng)

http://www.yfu.org

YFU is a non-profit educational organization, which offers opportunities for young people around the world to spend a summer, semester or year with a host family in another culture. English only.

European Federation of Youth Service Organisations (EFYSO) (Eng)

http://www.efyso.org

E.F.Y.S.O attempts to promote and facilitate social inclusion and intercultural learning. E.F.Y.S.O., through its member organisations, provides educational opportunities and life chances, in different countries and cultures, which will enhance the integration of young people into the labour market and empower them to make informed choices about their social and cultural development. English only.

European Youth Exchange Network (EYE) (Eng)

http://www.eyenetwork.org

EYE organizes several seminars/workshops throughout the year. English only.

European Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) (Eng)

http://www.worldywca.org

YWCA programmes and services vary according to the needs of the women in the community. YWCA work can include leadership training, hostels for young women in need of housing, income-generating projects, health programmes, shelters for victims of violence, vocational skills training, development projects, and organizing to promote women's rights. English only.

International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE) (Eng)

http://www.icye.org

ICYE is an international non-profit youth exchange organisation promoting youth mobility, intercultural learning and international voluntary service ICYE organises short and long term exchanges combining home stays with voluntary service in a variety of community service projects in more than 35 countries around the world. English only.

The National Unions of Students in Europe (Eng)

http://www.esib.org

ESIB is the umbrella organisation of 48 national unions of students from 36 countries. The aim of ESIB is to represent and promote the educational, social, economic and cultural interests of students at a European level towards all relevant bodies and in particular the European Union, Council of Europe and UNESCO. Currently, English only.

The International Union of Students (Eng)

http://ius.tsx.org

Umbrella organization for student unions. English only.

Youth Express Network (REJ) (Eng, Fr)
Réseau Express Jeunes (REJ) (Ang, Fr)

http://www.y-e-n.org

REJ tries to promote and support training and exchange of young people, youth leaders and youth/social workers and project officers at the European level. It also works to improve the situation of young people with underprivileged backgrounds (social, economical, geographical) and to get the attention of public opinion and political decision-makers about problems faced by this target group. Languages: English and French.

Le REJ (Réseau Express Jeunesse) se consacre à la promotion et au soutien des formations et échanges pour les jeunes, animateurs de groupes de jeunes, travailleurs et responsables de projets sociaux/pour la jeunesse au niveau européen. Il vise également à améliorer la situation des jeunes des milieux défavorisés (au niveau social, économique, géographique) et à attirer l'attention des responsables publics et politiques sur les problèmes rencontrés par ces jeunes. Langues : anglais et français.

World Organisation of Young Esperantists (TEJO) (various languages)
Organisation mondiale des jeunes espérantophones (TEJO) (différentes langues)

http://www.esperanto.org/internacia/TEJO

TEJO works in the fields of culture, education and language politics. It promotes international understanding through meetings, educational programmes and the use of the international language, Esperanto. The Website is available in many languages as well as in Esperanto.

TEJO travaille dans le domaine de la culture, de l'éducation et des politiques linguistiques. Il favorise la compréhension internationale par l'intermédiaire de réunions, de programmes éducatifs et de la pratique de l'espéranto, langue internationale. Le site Web est disponible en plusieurs langues, ainsi qu'en espéranto.

OTHER SPECIALIZED ORGANIZATIONS /
AUTRES ORGANISATIONS SPECIALISEES

Association for Community Colleges (ACC) (Eng)

http://www.acc.eu.org

The ACC is a European non-governmental and non-profit organisation founded mainly by young Europeans, which is working for the development of a European public sphere. The main idea of the ACC is that a unique way of promoting this objective would be through establishing Community Colleges on a common European level. Our vision is: to establish Community Colleges all over Europe. English only.

European Association for International Education (Eng)

http://www.eaie.nl

The EAIE is a non-profit organisation whose main aim is the stimulation and facilitation of the internationalisation of higher education in Europe and around the world. English only.

European Federation for Intercultural Learning (EFIL) (Eng)

http://www.afs.org/efil

EFIL is the umbrella organisation of the European AFS Organisations in Europe. AFS (formerly American Field Service) is a non-profit volunteer based educational organization offering exchanges for students, young adults and teachers in over 50 countries around the world. English only.

HRI Online Youth Centre (Eng)

http://www.hri.ca/children/youth/

A site designed for Canadian young people. It includes a legal quiz, an online library, and resources written by young people. It has direct links to other sections of the Human Rights Internet website.

International Education and Resource Network (iEARN) (Eng)

http://www.iearn.org

iEARN is a non-profit global network that enables young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to engage in collaborative educational projects that both enhance learning and make a difference in the world. English only.

International Federation of CEMEA (Fr)
Fédération internationale du CEMEA (Fr)

www.cemea.be

Les Centres d’Entraînement aux Méthodes d’Education Active, présents sur tous les terrains de l'action éducative et sociale, interviennent lors de formations, d'accompagnements de projets, d'animations. Ils développent des choix pédagogiques qui favorisent l'épanouissement d'individus libres, responsables et solidaires. Langue : Français.

International Institute for Educational Planning (Eng)

http://www.unesco.org/iiep

IIEP's goal is to help Member States improve the quality and effectiveness of their education systems. The Institute's core activities are training and research. It also provides services to Member States on request. English only.

Oxfam Cool Planet for Kids (Eng)

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/index.htm

Oxfam’s site teaching kids about children’s lives in various parts of the world, explaining the activities of Oxfam, and presenting some funny stuff online.

People’s Decade of Human Rights Education (Eng)

http://www.pdhre.org/

A Site describing human rights with regard to 23 issues (the aged, children, food, sexual orientation, peace and disarmament, minorities, women etc). It also contains a summary of human rights conventions.

PDHRE establishes also Regional and International Learning Institutions for Human Rights Education.

Right to Education Project (Eng)

http://www.right-to-education.org

The Right to Education Project is a public access human rights resource, devoted solely to the right to education. As a specialized applied research project, it caries out assessments of the global realization of the right to education, provides input for education strategies, and facilitates exposing and opposing human rights violations. English only.

The Organising Bureau of European School Student Unions (OBESSU) (Eng)

http://www.obessu.org

OBESSU is the European platform of national school student organisations and unions, active in general secondary and secondary vocational education. The main activities of OBESSU concern the exchange of information, experience and knowledge between the national school student organisations involved. Furthermore, OBESSU aims to initiate discussions on new trends in and innovative ideas about towards the secondary education systems in Europe. English only.

The Right to Education and Freedom of Education (Eng, Fr)

http://www.oidel.ch/

Organisation visant à développer et défendre la liberté d'enseignement sous toutes ses formes et dans tous les pays du monde, selon les principes de la Charte des droits de l'homme. Site en français et en anglais.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization – UNESCO (Eng, Fr)
Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'éducation, la science et la culture – Unesco (Ang, Fr)

http://www.unesco.org

Extensive Website detailing the work of UNESCO. Information is available on different themes (education, culture, natural and social sciences, communication and information), special topics (sustainable development, HIV/AIDS) and by region. Languages: English and French.

Site Web très complet détaillant les activités de l'Unesco. Les informations sont regroupées sous différents thèmes (éducation, culture, sciences naturelles et sciences sociales, communication et information), certains thèmes spéciaux (développement durable, VIH/sida) ou par région. Langues : Anglais et français.

World Association for the School as an Instrument of Peace (Eng, Fr, Sp)
Association mondiale pour l'école instrument de paix (Ang, Fr, Sp)

http://www.eip-cifedhop.org/

The EIP carries out its activities in the area of human rights and peace education. Convinced of the major role schools can play, EIP works to heighten an awareness of this within educational circles, governmental authorities and public opinion. Its work aims at developing the attitudes, skills and knowledge with respect to the enhancement of human rights, fundamental freedoms and non-violent conflict resolution. Languages: English, French, Spanish.

L'EIP entreprend des activités relatives à l'éducation aux droits de l'homme et à la paix. Consciente du rôle majeur que peut jouer l'école dans ce domaine, l'EIP contribue à sensibiliser les milieux scolaires, les autorités et l'opinion publique sur ce sujet. Ses travaux visent à développer les attitudes, compétences et connaissances nécessaires au renforcement des droits de l'homme, des libertés fondamentales et de la résolution non violente des conflits. Langues : anglais, français, espagnol.