Strengthening youth work in Germany through European synergies
Welcome to the National Contact Point for the Implementation of the European Youth Work Agenda in Germany
The National Contact Point for the Implementation of the European Youth Work Agenda (EYWA) is looking for academic institutions that are interested in cooperating to carry out a small needs analysis as part of our project. This analysis will run parallel to our activities throughout 2025 and offers an exciting opportunity to scientifically accompany and support youth work in Germany.
Our Mission
At the core of our work are three key priority areas:
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Recognition and visibility of youth work.
Recognition and visibility of youth work: We are committed to making youth work more visible in society and to strengthening recognition for the field of work and its diverse tasks and activities. This is done through strategic public relations work that highlights the successes, diversity and impacts of youth work. Creating synergies between local and European youth goals and using a combination of European and national instruments to achieve these goals.
02.
Improving the quality of youth work.
Improving the quality of youth work: Through innovative projects at local level and the exchange of best practices, we strive to continuously improve the quality of youth work. The scientific support helps us develop well- founded and sustainable strategies.
03.
Networking of professionals in the field of youth work.
Our activities
Our measures to strengthen youth work: public relations, practical projects and European collaboration
Our activities include targeted public relations work, the development and support of concrete practical projects and the creation of exchange platforms for examples of good practice. These measures enable us to formulate valuable policy recommendations that are important both for the further development of youth work in Germany and at the European level.
Through the active engagement of young people, scientific guidance and close cooperation with political decision-makers, we ensure that youth work remains focused on to the real needs of young people and is scientifically grounded. Our approach is integrative and participatory, drawing on the experiences and ideas of the previous project “Transferstelle” as well as the young people and professionals involved in the project in order to shape a vibrant and future-oriented youth policy.
Our Vision
Together for future-oriented youth work: support, networking and European impulses
About the project
What is it about?
Project to support local partnerships for the implementation of the European Youth Work Agenda in Germany
What are our advantages?
- Free participation in workshops on the development, implementation and evaluation of local action plans for the implementation of European activities.
- Advice on European funding.
- Free and ongoing advice during the implementation phase.
- Exchange opportunities with other municipalities and youth work providers.
- Making local youth work visible.
- Incorporating local needs and innovative solutions from practice into policy recommendations.
Project duration
01.12.2024 – 31.12.2025
Bewerbungsfrist
30.11.2024
Ergebnisfrist
5.12.2024
Beratungstermin für das Antragsverfahren und Q&A
19. 11. 2024 | 10-11h – Zoom platform,
(Bitte melden Sie sich unter [email protected] an)
26. 11. 2024 | 15-16h – Zoom platform.
(Bitte melden Sie sich unter [email protected] an)
Digitales Vorbereitungstreffen
09. 01. 2025 – 9:30 – 11:00
(optional; ein*e Teilnehmer*in pro Kommune wäre wünschenswert, mehr sind begrüßt).
Wer kann sich bewerben?
Der Antrag kann von Kommunen, Landkreisen selbst oder auch von anderen lokalen Träger*innen der Jugendarbeit (Bildungsstätten, kirchliche Träger*innen, Jugendzentren, freie Träger*innen etc.) eingereicht werden. Bedingung ist es, dass eine Kommune oder Landkreis Teil der lokalen Partnerschaft ist und sich aktiv an dem Projekt beteiligt. Darüber hinaus erwarten wir, die verbindliche Teilnahme bis zum Ende des Projektes sowie Kapazitäten und Interesse an fachlichem und lösungsorientiertem Austausch.
Where can I apply?
The application process for the local partnerships is complete! We are pleased to announce that the following municipalities will be part of the partnerships in 2025:
Oldenburg, Hamburg, Nuremberg, Cottbus, Rhein-Selz, Erding, Dortmund and Bremen.
We look forward to working with you in the coming year!
If your municipality is interested in becoming part of the local partnerships from 2026, please get in touch with us.
Email: [email protected]
Important dates:
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Digital kick off:
09/01/2024 9:30-11:00
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Workshop 1:
22-24/01/2025
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Workshop 2 (digital):
10/06/2025
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Workshop 3:
5-7/11/2025
Did you know that we regularly offer online consultation rooms for municipalities, sponsors, committees and interested parties who would like to learn more about EYWA or cooperate with us in any way?
Here are the dates:
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10 April 2025
15:00-16:30
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3 June 2025
15:00-16:30
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30 July 2025
15:00-16:30
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24 September 2025
15:00-16:30
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19 November 2025
15:00-16:30
If you are interested in participating, please contact us at: [email protected]
About us
Katharina Teiting is a graduate social scientist with a focus on educational equity, organizational development and transformations in the world of work. She has been involved in European youth work since 2006 and has actively contributed to the further development of youth work and youth policy at national and European level by developing project concepts, building networks and advising on sustainable youth policy strategies.
At the International Education and Exchange Center, she developed the concept for the project “Generation Europe – The Academy” and led a network of 45 youth work organizations from 14 European countries. Since 2023, Katharina Teiting has been advising organizations, public institutions and managers as an independent expert and systemic coach in strategic change processes, workflow optimization and digitalization, as well as in lobbying and fundraising. She also has extensive experience in mediating between different interest groups and moderating international specialist events. Katharina Teiting has been appearing as an expert and keynote speaker at major events on international youth work and inclusion for over 10 years, addressing German and European specialist audiances.
In the National Contact Point project for the implementation of the European Youth Work Agenda, she is responsible for developing the concept, managing the network of local partnerships and supporting the creation and implementation of local action plans. Her tasks also include designing and supporting the needs analysis and contributing to the development of policy recommendations.
Darko Mitevski has been the Chairman of NaturKultur e.V. since 2012 and has been leading the National Contact Point since July 2024. His involvment in youth work began at the age of 16, when he participated in various youth clubs. Since then, he has taken on leadership roles in several NGOs across Europe. Darko holds an MBA in Management, with a focus on strategic management and organizational development. In addition, he has extensive experience in the corporate sector as a business development consultant and as a lecturer on various business topics at several universities. Since 2019, he has also worked as a book reviewer for the European Journal of Social Work. Over the past 20 years, he has successfully implemented numerous projects as a trainer and project manager, such as – Trainers Library, Train the Trainers – It’s up to me, Make Music. Not War. and others.
He is responsible for managing the contact point, developing the overall strategy and coordinating the various activities.
Invitation to participate in the needs analysis of the National Contact Point for the implementation of the European Youth Work Agenda
The “National Contact Point” is looking for scientific institutions that are interested in cooperating to carry out a small needs analysis as part of our project. This analysis will run parallel to our activities throughout 2025 and offers an exciting opportunity to scientifically accompany and support youth work in Germany.
Goal of the needs analysis
Suggestion / Idea for the Methodological Approach
01.
Recognition and visibility of youth work.
02.
Improving the quality of youth work.
03.
Networking of professionals in the field of youth work.
Cooperation opportunities
We invite academic institutions to contribute their methodological expertise and experience to the needs analysis. The collaboration offers the opportunity to conduct practice-relevant research while also gaining valuable insights for the further development of youth work and youth policy. Since the analysis must be completed by December 31, 2025, timely collaboration is highly desirable. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to shape the future of youth work in Germany together in a positive way. Given our limited financial resources, we particularly welcome suggestions and ideas on how the analysis can be effectively and affordably integrated into the project.