4th Africa – Europe Youth Summit

Program Date: 2-4th October, 2017

Venue: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

The 4th Africa-Europe Youth Summit will bring together more than 120 youth leaders from both continents, including African Diaspora on 2-4 October in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire agree a declaration on themes including education, peace & security, environment, business, democratic inclusion and culture.

Criteria for participation:

• Age 18-30
• Current involvement in a youth organisation/network
• Experience of implementing an initiative under at least one of the themes
• Prior interest and previous knowledge of Africa-Europe cooperation
• Ability to work in either English or French

Background information:

African and European youth today poses many common challenges such as poverty and limited access to resources, education, healthcare and employment, along with social discrimination, lack of participation in decision-making and conflicts. By bringing together African and European Youth organisations and motivated and engaged young people, the Summit and plug-in initiative will strengthen the direct participation in the political dialogue that shapes our present reality and future outcomes.

The youth organisations involved include the Panafrican Youth Union (PYU), European Youth Forum (YFJ), Advisory Council on Youth in Council of Europe (AC-CoE), Network of International Youth Organisations in Africa (NIYOA), African Diaspora Youth Network in Europe (ADYNE) and African Caribbean and Pacific Young Professionals Network’s (ACP YPN).

Official Link

Deadline: 26th July, 2017