Find here an overview of our current key projects, and links to their project pages with more information about what they are and how you can get involved!

WSEP.pngYouth Mobility and Erasmus+

Our Open Doors, Open Futures campaign is fighting for greater opportunities for youth education, training and employment, such as ERASMUS+ and a Youth Mobility Scheme. We are delighted by the successful outcomes of the negotiations for the UK to rejoin ERASMUS+ and we will continue to champion the value of this scheme, especially for youth from disadvantaged backgroundsRead more ⟶

 

Find here an overview of our past projects, and links to their project pages.

BrexitRealityPortraits.png

Brexit Reality Portraits

Through video and audio interviews, Brexit Reality Portraits (BRP) aims to showcase the true impact of Brexit to people across the UK and the European Union. Read more ⟶

 

BrexitRealityPortraits.png

Break Silence to End the Violence

Violence against women and girls is a global crisis, and addressing it is an essential step toward justice and equality. Our campaign called for the UK to update its laws to ensure that crimes motivated by gender-based violence, such as misogyny, are recognised, monitored, and treated with the gravity they deserve. Read more ⟶

 

WSEP.pngErasmus Plus Alliance

The Erasmus+ Programme is an incredible opportunity for young people across the Europe. Before and after the EU referendum we were repeatedly assured the UK's place in the programme was not under threat, but the government was determined to leave. We are partnering with other organisations that see this decision as unnecessary and counterproductive to campaign to preserve the opportunities young people deserve.  Read more ⟶

demup_square.png

Discover EU

DiscoverEU is an action of the Erasmus+ programme that gives you the opportunity to discover Europe through learning experiences. YEM aims to promote opportunities to explore Europe and share more knowledge about the continent we call home. Read more ⟶

demup_square.png

Democracy Under Pressure

Those who set out to establish what would become today's European Union were clear in their belief that it would be a means of maintaining peace across the continent, with democracy at its heart. We share this belief and want to raise awareness about the weakening of such democratic values within Europe. Read more ⟶

demup_square.png

Vote@16

YEM putting youth voices first, partnering with major national-level youth organisation supporting young people and showcasing best practices from across Europe. Read more ⟶

Green-Up

YEM’s Green-UP Europe campaign works at the heart of climate advocacy and empowering young people to take action against the climate crisis. Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to increase youth engagement to protect and restore ecosystems. Read more ⟶

demup_square.png

Policy labs

In our policy labs, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the official policy of our partner JEF Europe, one of Europe’s largest political organisations. Volunteers can contribute to or help facilitate discussions on European governance and policy by submitting policy to JEF’s Political Commissions or representing YEM at JEF’s Federal Committee.  Register your interest ⟶

demup_square.png

Branches

Our branch network is small but growing, and we’re looking for organisers who can support their local branch by planning and running events or, if they live in an area without a branch, set one up! We currently have contacts in eleven cities: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Durham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leicester, Sheffield, Cambridge, Oxford, Exeter and London.  Register your interest ⟶

demup_square.png

Europe@School

Europe@School is Europe´s largest civic education initiative with a focus on Europe. Together with our European umbrella JEF Europe and in 6 main and many more partner countries we are bringing Europe into the classroom, but since the pandemic we are also delivering "Europe@Home" directly onto the screen.  Register your interest ⟶

demup_square.png

Podcast

We’re hoping to start a podcast to give young pro-Europeans a voice to discuss developments in politics, foreign and domestic! If you'd like to be involved, experience isn’t essential but knowledge of marketing or audio production would be very helpful, as we're hoping to build a more experienced team.  Register your interest ⟶

demup_square.png

Conference on the Future of Europe

The Conference on the Future of Europe is a large-scale consultation by the EU to gather Europeans’ ideas and opinions on the direction of the continent. We’re working with the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK to help young people in the UK take part, organising a series of events promoted by together.eu on Britain’s relationship with the EU and the common issues we face, like climate change, digital governance and attacks on the rights of minority groups.  Register your interest ⟶