Youth Centres are international meeting places

One of the key tasks of the Finnish Youth Centres is to promote peace education and the international mobility of young people. For decades, our Youth Centres have served as international meeting places where lifelong memories are formed.

We work extensively in cooperation to advance international youth work. Through this cooperation, operating models are developed that support children and young people’s growth into responsible and active global citizens.

Leisure-time settings form an important arena for learning about civic engagement, and international encounters support the development of young people’s empathy skills. International activities can also be part of human rights and democracy education.

Kaksi poikaa istuu kesällä kaiteella rannan läheisyydessä.

Our international youth work includes the Erasmus+ Youth, European Solidarity Corps and Educational Travel programmes, as well as international camp school activities.

Our Youth Centres also provide advice for youth groups and individuals on international opportunities and help tailor pathways into international youth activities.

What was the nicest experience of your time at a Youth Centre?

“I’ve learned so much about myself. And grown so much on this trip. Thank you for giving me the opportunity!”

– Youth exchange participant

“A really incredible time, it has changed my life completely in a positive way.”

– Youth exchange participant

Nuoret jäällä pilkkimässä.

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