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rural youth forward

The aim of Rural Youth Forward is to cultivate resilient networks of rural youth organisations for more inclusive and participatory policy-making.

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Rural Youth Network

Forging resilient partnerships and networks among rural youth organisations across Europe.

Transnational Cooperation

Facilitating dialogue between rural youth and policymakers. 

Inclusive Policy Making

Innovate new approaches to inclusive and participatory policy-making.

Project Summary

This two-year European Youth Together project aims to create and strengthen partnerships and resilient networks between rural youth organisations in order to empower and facilitate the meaningful participation of rural youth in policy-making across Europe.

 

It is bringing together strong and sustainable rural youth organisations, as well as smaller rural youth organisations, to empower them to create stronger networks, and to identify existing ways of engaging with rural youth. 

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Rural Youth Europe are the project coordinator and we will be working alongside Landjugend Österreich (Austria), Zveza Slovenske podeželske mladine (Slovenia), Asociación La Bardal (Spain), Asociatia Pentru Dezvoltare Activa (Romania) and Vidiecky Parlament Mladych na Slovensku (Slovakia). 

Participants gathered during a Rural Youth Forward project meeting.
Participants taking part in a Rural Youth Europe project.
Rural Youth Forward project poster promoting inclusive and participatory policy-making in rural Europe.

Key objectives: 

  • Forging resilient partnerships and networks among rural youth organisations across Europe, empowering rural youth to meaningfully engage in policy-making processes.

 

  • Connecting and empowering rural youth organisations through transnational cooperation, as well as facilitating dialogue between rural youth and policymakers. 

 

  • Amplifying existing efforts and innovate new approaches to inclusive and participatory policy-making (by facilitating knowledge exchange, good practice sharing and collaboration).

 

  • Strengthening the European dimension of participating organisations and reinforcing their collective identity and impact.

 

  • Promoting inclusive democratic processes and societal participation. 

Key Resources 

Cover of the report "Realities and Trends of Rural Youth Participation in Decision-Making" by Rural Youth Forward.

This comprehensive report paints a detailed picture of how Europe’s rural youth are engaging in policy-making today.

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Translation: German, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish

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Cover of the publication "Rural Youth Participation in Policy-Making Across Europe

Mapping publication of the European policies designed to support rural youth and how they impact you locally.

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Translation: German, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish

Cover of the publication "Recommendations to Support Meaningful Youth Participation in Rural Areas

This document addresses the challenges and offers recommendations to enhance the participation and influence of young individuals in civic spaces within rural Europe.

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Translation: German, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish

Cover of the publication "Definition and Monitoring of Quality Standards for Piloting and Mentorship Systems

This document guides consortium 

members through the piloting and mentorship system by establishing a framework for monitoring and achieving defined quality standards. 

Cover of the guide "Becoming an Inclusive and Participatory Rural Youth Organisation"

This guidebook aims to support rural youth organisations in reflecting on their current practices and strengthening their approach to inclusion and participation.

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Translation: German, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish

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