The European Youth Work Convention (EYWC) took place from 7th-10th December 2020.
Representatives from youth work practice, youth policy and youth research came together for the third time at the EYWC with the aim of commencing the implementation of the European Youth Work Agenda (EYWA).
The Association was represented by Lyn Boyd as part of a British delegation of 18 representatives collaborating with the British Council. Lyn will be providing her reflections in a news report in New Year, but in the meantime your can read the official declaration ‘Signposts for the future’ via this link.
Members with an interest in the EYWA can also access the materials published by the conventions organisers as in advance of the convention:
The European Discussion on Youth Work 2015-2020 (German Youth Institute, 2020)
Cornerstone Challenges for European Youth Work and Youth Work in Europe: Making the Connections and Bridging the Gaps. (Howard Williamson, 2020)
Ongoing Developments within the Youth Work Community of Practice (Nik Paddison and JUGEND für Europa, 2020)
Representatives from across the UK, including the Association, will be meeting in New Year to discuss how the outcomes can be interpreted within the UK and in conjunction with our European partners