Introduction
European Year of Youth 2022
Make your voice heard! 2022 is the European Year of Youth, shining a light on the importance of European youth to build a better future – greener, more inclusive and digital. With plenty of opportunities to learn, share your vision, meet people and engage in activities all over Europe, the European Year of Youth is the moment to move forward with confidence and hope in a post-pandemic perspective. Find out what the Year has in store for you and join in the #EuropeanYearOfYouth !
European Year of Youth in Ireland
On 17 May 2022 Léargas invited young people from all over the country to hop aboard a train from Dublin to Cork, to discover the world of European opportunities for Youth.
European Year of Youth 2022
Visit the official European Year of Youth 2022 website for updates on how you can get involved.
Erasmus+ 2021-2027
Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport. It provides funding and support for organisations to carry out projects that match its objectives, and that encourage European exchange, co-operation and learning.
Mobility Projects for Youth Workers
European Solidarity Corps
Young people aged 18 to 30 can volunteer in projects that meet community needs, or set up their own ‘Solidarity’ project to address an issue they are concerned about. Youth organisations can send or receive volunteers as part of the programme.
European Year of Youth
European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education, Youth and Sport, Mariya Gabriel
Next Steps
Micro Grants
European Year of Youth Microgrants
We funded activities and events that:
- supported projects to take this opportunity to try out something completely new in partnership with the young people in their organisation or community
#EuropeanYearOfYouth funded by €295,000 of European Year of Youth Microgrant funding empowered 106 projects across Ireland.
Connect With Europe
Léargas, Eurodesk Ireland and Youth Wiki were delighted to host the 'Connect With Europe' event in Ireland, officially welcoming in #EYY2022
Upcoming Léargas Events
EPALE Disinformation Event for Adult Learning Professionals
Participants will learn about the many challenges imposed by the information age, especially in relation to the analysis and evaluation of information, and discuss how the disinformation problem can affect the work of educators. They will work in groups and critically discuss and evaluate different sources of information in the digital world, examining their features, contradictions, and nuances. Through the analysis of digital media pieces, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on some of the best practices to identify and combat disinformation.
Léargas Gathering 2023 – Skills for Life
The annual Léargas Gathering is back! In line with previous participants’ feedback, our flagship event will take place earlier in the year, on 27 April 2023.
Learn More
Blogs
Celebrating the European Year of Youth 2022
In this open letter to Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps beneficiaries in Ireland, our Executive Director welcomes the opportunity for Léargas to coordinate the European Year of Youth in Ireland. We’ll be working with all our beneficiaries and partners to ensure that this year is a memorable year for Youth!
Tips and Ideas for your European Year of Youth Event
In this blog our Eurodesk Coordinator, Malgorzata Fiedot-Davies, shares her tips and ideas for planning your European Year of Youth Event in 2022.
Meet the Team
Carmel Walsh
Senior Support and Development Officer, Youth KA2, Accreditation, DiscoverEU (01) 8871202
Anna Kadzik-Bartoszewska
Senior Support and Development Officer TCA/NET (01) 8871258
Audrey Reilly
Support and Development Officer, Youth Exchanges, Youth Participation Activities, Youth Worker Mobility (01) 8871222
