A key focus of 2024 was outreach and youth participation through various EU-wide campaigns.

Our Eurodesk EU elections campaign, co-funded by the European Parliament, ran across Europe under the slogan "Don't let others choose for you", motivating young people to vote. It combined local outreach with 184 Euroclasses, reaching over 4,000 young people in 17 countries, and a digital campaign featuring podcasts, youth voices, and contests further amplified our message, reaching over 1.67 million young people.

Another highlight of the year was the development of a new Guide on Gamification and Game-Based Learning in Youth Information Work, complemented by a training course in Alicante.

Additionally, we coordinated the Time to Move campaign, which raised awareness of mobility opportunities for young people, reaching 1,341,968 people.

Our Time to Mind campaign on mental health continued with the publication of a “Guide on Mental Health Literacy in Youth Information Work”, co-edited with ERYICA. Inclusion also remained a priority, with a focus on promoting mobility for all young people and implementing green mobility initiatives by producing various resources for them.

“We’ve worked hard to ensure that information and opportunities are accessible to all young people, especially those from disadvantaged or marginalised communities. I truly believe that by breaking down barriers and opening doors with our opportunities, we can help create a more equal and supportive environment for every young person.”

Pavlina Macounova, Eurodesk President

 

TThis Annual Overview compiles the work done across the Eurodesk Network, from Eurodesk’s focus on disseminating youth information and promoting youth participation.

The report showcases Eurodesk's commitment to promoting mobility as a way to enhance active citizenship. During October 2023, 342 multipliers across 29 countries worked on making Time to Move the dynamic and creative time for the youth information sector; a time of connecting with young people in search of opportunities and Eurodesk support services. 1169 events were organised for them to learn about ways to experience Europe, from activities organised in schools to game meetings and festivals.

 

“Eurodesk is an important partner in our commitment to advancing initiatives that enable young people to actively contribute to shaping the future of Europe. Together with this network and through initiatives like Erasmus+, DiscoverEU and the European Solidarity Corps, we wish to continue to offer young people life-changing mobility and volunteering opportunities.”

Glenn Micallef, Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport

 

2024 in numbers

The 38 Eurodesk National Coordinators organised: 

  • 7031 public events to disseminate information
  • 1978 Euroclasses and
  • 1306 Time to Move events, reaching over 599.000 participants

 

Eurodesk National Coordinators and Eurodesk Brussels Link have answered 277,710 questions from young people, coming from the European Youth Portal. In terms of website visits and social media followers, the Eurodesk Network garnered a total of 13 million visitors. 

Since 1990, Eurodesk has persisted in its efforts to enhance the recognition of the youth information sector in Europe. The 2024 Annual Overview highlights Eurodesk’s continued dedication to providing young people with the resources and tools they need to be active members of society.

 

“All this would not be possible without the amazing work of our 36 national coordinators and over 3000 multipliers and ambassadors! Many activities were also organised at the national level, as you will discover in the country pages.”

Audrey Frith, Eurodesk Director

 

Discover the Annual Overview!