Our vision
The YES Forum desires a society where every young person, regardless of their background, is able to realise their full potential and is given the opportunity to make a positive contribution to society.
We long for a participatory culture where young people are encouraged to have a voice and to be involved in decisions impacting their lives, allowing them to fulfil their aspirations.
Our mission
“Together we can make sure young people’s voices are heard”
The YES Forum promotes civic and political education across a more inclusive Europe. We are dedicated to increasing the opportunities and life chances of all young people by providing support for their genuine participation in society.
Our values
Youth participation is our central value. The guiding question of our work is not "What can we do for young people?". Instead, we ask "What can we do with them?".
Embedded in a culture of listening and the meaningful involvement of young people, we acknowledge the diverse possibilities for young people to make valuable contributions to projects and activities, which is why we strongly promote the social engagement of young people within our network.
Young people's experience
Robin Gaastra - intern
In 2024, Robin did a double internship at the YES Forum: first with Jongerenwerk Barkeman an de Haan and later at the Secretariat.
Jone Villarroel - intern
During 2024, Jone completed a six-month internship at the YES Forum Secretariat in Stuttgart.
Milena Münchbach and the READY project
Milena was one of the young participants on the READY project that created youth-friendly and easy-to-understand materials on the EU.
Philipp Scheurich and the UPin project
Philipp joined the UPin project as part of the International Advisory Board and participant in the training.
An na Wu Yang - intern
An na was an intern at the YES Forum Secretariat for 6 months
Olga Vlasova and the VOICE project
Olga participated in one of the VOICE project's training in Viarreggio. Later, she joined the YES Forum's Policy Event in Brussels to promote the project and the Pohotvoice method.
Anna Maria Bareveld and the Policy Event
Anna Maria was part of the young participants that joined the YES Forum's Policy Event in 2022. Besides getting to know better the European Union, she also participated as a speaker in one of the event's sessions.
Iliana Petsa - working student
Iliana did an internship in the YES Forum's Secretariat while her Master's. She profited from the daily work experience with EU funded projects to complement her thesis' research.
