CFAs: Activities in Co-operation with the European Youth Centres

Deadline: 31-Oct-2026

The Council of Europe Youth Department invites European and international youth organisations, networks, and youth structures to apply to organise study sessions at the European Youth Centres in Strasbourg and Budapest. The programme provides youth organisations with a platform to strengthen youth participation, develop policy ideas, improve access to rights, and address key issues affecting young people in line with the Council of Europe’s strategic priorities for 2024–2027. The Council of Europe Youth Department works with non-governmental youth organisations and networks to organise study sessions at the European Youth Centres in Strasbourg and Budapest. These study sessions provide opportunities for young people and youth organisations to develop knowledge, exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation, and contribute to youth policy development across Europe. The activities are designed to support the Council of Europe’s youth sector priorities and promote youth participation in democratic and social development. The study sessions are aligned with the Council of Europe’s strategic priorities for 2024–2027.

These priorities include:

Applicants should ensure that their proposed study session has a clear connection to these priorities. Study sessions are organised in cooperation with the Council of Europe Youth Department at the European Youth Centres in: These centres provide an international environment for youth organisations and young people to meet, learn, exchange experiences, and develop ideas related to youth work and policy. The programme is open to specific types of European and international youth organisations and networks.

Eligible applicants include:

Applicants should demonstrate an established organisational or network structure and a clear common purpose or long-term cooperation where applicable. The opportunity is particularly relevant for organisations and networks working across national borders and involved in youth participation, youth work, youth rights, democracy, inclusion, and related areas.

Eligible organisations may operate at:

Study sessions provide a platform for youth organisations and networks to address issues relevant to young people and develop knowledge and policy-related approaches.

Potential areas may include:

The proposed focus should be clearly connected to the objectives and strategic priorities of the Council of Europe Youth Department. Study sessions bring together youth organisations and participants to explore issues affecting young people, exchange knowledge, and develop approaches that can contribute to youth policy.

They can help organisations:

Applicants should carefully consider the following requirements: Applicants should develop a clear study session concept before applying.

Key preparation steps include:

The study sessions provide youth organisations with opportunities to bring young people and youth structures together in an international setting. Through education, cooperation, and policy development, the activities can support stronger youth participation and help organisations connect their work with European youth policy and Council of Europe standards. The study sessions are activities organised by the Council of Europe Youth Department in cooperation with youth organisations and networks at the European Youth Centres in Strasbourg and Budapest. Eligible applicants include European and international non-governmental youth organisations, European networks of youth organisations and other youth structures, sub-regional networks, and national youth councils that meet the specified geographic and organisational requirements. European or international non-governmental youth organisations must have partners or branches in at least seven European countries. Yes. Sub-regional networks covering four to six neighbouring countries can be eligible. Yes. National youth councils from four to six neighbouring countries can be eligible, subject to the applicable requirements. Study sessions are organised at the European Youth Centres in Strasbourg and Budapest. The priorities include revitalising pluralistic democracy, improving young people’s access to rights, fostering peaceful and inclusive societies, advancing youth work, and strengthening youth policy based on Council of Europe standards. Study sessions can address youth-related issues connected to areas such as democracy, human rights, youth participation, peaceful and inclusive societies, youth work, and youth policy. Study sessions provide opportunities for youth organisations and networks to exchange knowledge, strengthen cooperation, develop participants’ skills, and contribute to youth policy discussions. The Council of Europe Study Sessions provide European and international youth organisations and networks with an opportunity to bring young people together at the European Youth Centres in Strasbourg and Budapest. The programme supports youth participation, rights, democracy, peace, inclusion, youth work, and policy development while encouraging organisations to connect their activities with the Council of Europe’s strategic priorities for 2024–2027. For more information, visit Council of Europe.