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From the very beginning, the Exchange Forum 2025 showed that it would provide a lively space for the youth work community of practice, both in terms of content and methodology. From open engagement stations and structured reflections to discussions in national working groups, the Forum offered opportunities to dive deeper.

During the conference “Space for (youth) growth” we spoke with Helen Kask and Jekaterina Skorikova who are both from Pärnu in Estonia. They shared with us about the work they are doing for a youth NGO and for the municipality of Pärnu. Read this article and learn how Helen's and Jekaterina's work cross-sectorally connects them and supports the personal growth of young people.

The Conference “Space for (youth) growth” (Rotterdam, October 2025), was an event format of the Youth Work Talks series which is organised by the Growing Youth Work SNAC. The subtitle of the conference was, “Building cross-sectoral alliances in the changing political climate”, which provided the thematic focus of the conference. The overall aim was to facilitate building cross-sectoral alliances in the changing political, social and economic climate for young people’s personal and civic growth.

The Conference “Space for (youth) growth” (Rotterdam, October 2025), was an event format of the Youth Work Talks series which is organised by the Growing Youth Work SNAC. The subtitle of the conference was, “Building cross-sectoral alliances in the changing political climate”, which was also the thematic focus of the conference. The overall aim was to facilitate building cross-sectoral alliances in the changing political, social and economic climate for young people’s personal and civic growth.

The Conference “Space for (youth) growth” (Rotterdam, October 2025), was an event format of the Youth Work Talks series which is organised by the Growing Youth Work SNAC. The subtitle of the conference was “Building cross-sectoral alliances in the changing political climate”, which provided the thematic focus of the conference. The overall aim was to facilitate building cross-sectoral alliances in the changing political, social and economic climate for young people’s personal and civic growth. This article summarises the keynote speech which was provided by Dermot O’Brien from Bray in Ireland. Continue reading and learn about the challenges young people are facing today and how youth work can and should respond to these challenges by connecting with other sectors.

How is the experience at the Exchange Forum in Skopje, North Macedionia? What are participants' perspectives on the whole event? What have they gained, and what are their key takeaways? We’ve launched a short blog from the Exchange Forum, giving voice to various participants to share their insights and reflections. Curious to learn more? Read our blog for highlights from the second day of the Exchange Forum!

How is the experience at the Exchange Forum in Skopje, North Macedionia? What are participants' perspectives on the whole event? What have they gained, and what are their key takeaways? We’ve launched a short blog from the Exchange Forum, giving voice to various participants to share their insights and reflections. Curious to learn more? Read our blog for highlights from the second day of the Exchange Forum!

How is the experience at the Exchange Forum in Skopje, North Macedionia? What are participants' perspectives on the whole event? What have they gained, and what are their key takeaways? We’ve launched a short blog from the Exchange Forum, giving voice to various participants to share their insights and reflections. Curious to learn more? Read our blog for highlights from the first day of the Exchange Forum!

The “Growing Youth Work” SNAC held its third Project Lab on Wednesday 18th June 2025. These Labs are a space for the community of practice to come together and pitch ideas for youth work developments to other practitioners. It is also a space for forming alliances and partnerships. This Project Lab was themed on some initial reflections on the 4th European Youth Work Convention. These reflections were provided primarily by Miriam Teuma, one of the leading organisers and host of the Convention.

Key stakeholders responsible for implementing the European Youth Work Agenda in their countries are invited to the 4th "Exchange Forum on the European Youth Work Agenda: Boosting national processes for youth work development". It will take place from 1 to 4 December 2025 in Skopje. Interested persons can apply by 15 September 2025.

Growing Youth Work News met with Ajsa Hadzibegovic from Montenegro to talk about the creation of UPOR - Professional Association of Youth Workers (official wording in English). The establishment of this is a big step forward for the recognition of youth work in Montenegro, and equally important, it is a huge step towards supporting the people in Montenegro who are working with and supporting young people in a youth work context throughout the country.

ACTIVATE is an Erasmus+ Youth, Key Action 2 project that is addressing the underrepresentation of autistic young people in advocacy, policymaking, and civic engagement. The Growing Youth Work newsletter met with Tokyo Attard from Malta, who is one of the team working on the project. Together, we explored why the project came about, what its intentions are, and how the European Youth Work Agenda is supporting projects like this.