Why become a member
The YES Forum acts act as a hub for the exchange of good practices, ensuring that youth and social work organisations, professionals and decision makers can learn from each other.
Our events, trainings, and outreach activities create dynamic opportunities for young people, professionals, and decision-makers to collaborate. These opportunities focus on relevant themes such as education, employment and skills, the digital and green transition, and poverty prevention.
We create structured spaces for exchange,and capacity-building,to foster impactful and authenticpolicy engagement,
Our network is recognised by the European Commission and the Council of Europe as an expert organisation in the field of disadvantaged young people.
Influence Policy
You are part of a network to help young people to get their voices heard. We bring together policymakers, professionals and vulnerable young people to bridge the gap between the field work and European policies.
Transnational cooperation
Our network enhances social and youth work through innovation, collaboration and life-long learning working with professionals and young people.
Networking and capacity building
We foster collaboration to grow as professionals, as organisations, and as a network to build strong partnerships, work on relevant topics and reach broader groups of young people.
A network driven by its members
The Members’ Assembly agrees upon the annual budget, determines strategic project activities, and defines the future lobbying focus as well as the priorities of the annual work plan. Becoming an EEIG member grants the active involvement in shaping the future development of the network.
How to apply
To join the YES Forum, please send us the application form duly completed together with the required documents listed in the form to .
The YES Forum Board will then assess the application and make a recommendation to the General Assembly, which finally decides about the membership.
