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.