ERYICA 0 Skip to Content Who we are What we do The Network Our Partners Contact us Member Area Open Menu Close Menu Who we are What we do The Network Our Partners Contact us Member Area Open Menu Close Menu Who we are What we do The Network Our Partners Contact us Member Area European Youth Information and Counselling Agency Upholding the right of young people to full and reliable information. What is ERYICA? The European Youth Information and Counselling Agency is an independent organisation composed of national and regional youth information coordinating bodies and networks. Our work upholds the right of young people to complete and reliable information, helping them in making life decisions, and promoting their ability to think critically and to become active participants in society. ERYICA aims to intensify European and international cooperation in the field of youth information work and services, by giving visibility to initiatives at a local, national and international level, and by providing its members with opportunities for professional development, exchange and innovation. + Learn more 43 Members 27 countries 4,000+ YI Services 31,000+ Staff & Volunteers latest news from eryica News 14 August 2026 Ending Summer Smart: Join the 5th AI Coffee Break on 28 August 14 August 2026 Join us on August 28 at 13:00 CET for our fifth session, "Your AI Tools Compass: What to Keep in Mind." Bring your questions, share your experience, and help us navigate the latest AI tools together. Read more 14 August 2026 14 July 2026 ERYICA presents its Artificial Intelligence Initiative at the UN's first Global Dialogue on AI Governance 14 July 2026 ERYICA took part in the UN's first Global Dialogue on AI Governance during Geneva Digital Week, where Governing Board member Günter Bressau presented the organisation's AI initiative. Bringing together the outcomes of ERYICA's AI projects and its forthcoming AI Strategy, the initiative highlights the essential role of youth information in ensuring that AI serves the rights, safety and participation of young people. Read more 14 July 2026 2 July 2026 ERYICA Presents Its Contribution to the Post-2027 EU Youth Strategy 2 July 2026 This week, ERYICA presented its contribution to the review of the post-2027 EU Youth Strategy to representatives of the European Commission, calling for stronger recognition of youth information as a pillar of democratic participation, digital rights, and quality youth work. Read more 2 July 2026 1 July 2026 AI Coffee Break is back! Register now! 1 July 2026 Help shape two new AI tools for youth work at our online AI Coffee Break on 21 July at 13:00 CET. Explore a new NotebookLM video tutorial and a practical guide for creating AI tutorials, then share your feedback before they are finalised. Read more 1 July 2026 24 June 2026 Join us for the Final Conference of ‘Do You Mind’ in Zadar 24 June 2026 On 18 September, the Erasmus+ "Do You Mind?" project partners will gather in Zadar, Croatia, to launch the new MINDYI youth mental health training and share key European best practices. Read more 24 June 2026 19 June 2026 Join Us for the AI Youth Work Navigator Final Conference 19 June 2026 The partners of the Erasmus+ project AI Youth Work Navigator invite youth information and youth work professionals to join the project's final conference on 30 September 2026 at La Tricoterie in Brussels, Belgium. Read more 19 June 2026 9 June 2026 From Adapting to Leading: ERYICA drives AI innovation with two projects 9 June 2026 Artificial intelligence is transforming the way young people access information, and ERYICA is helping youth (info) workers keep pace. Through the AI Youth Navigator and youthinfo.ai projects, the network is developing practical AI skills, ethical guidelines, and strategic resources to ensure youth information services remain trustworthy, innovative, and future-ready. Read more 9 June 2026 2 June 2026 ERYICA Welcomes its new Director, Susan Flocken 2 June 2026 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Susan Flocken as ERYICA’s new Director. Susan is an experienced, multilingual professional passionate about EU affairs and democracy development. With over 15 years of experience in strategic leadership and policy advocacy, she is the ideal leader for our network. Read more 2 June 2026 27 May 2026 Tervetuloa, City of Oulu! 27 May 2026 We are pleased to welcome our new Cooperating Organisation from Finland to the ERYICA network. Read on to discover more about their work and the valuable contribution they bring to our community. Read more 27 May 2026 26 May 2026 Bine ai venit, National Agency for the Development of Youth Programs and Activities! 26 May 2026 At ERYICA, we are delighted to introduce you to our new member, coming from the Republic of Moldova. That is why we want to tell you a little bit about them. Read more 26 May 2026 30 April 2026 20 new ERYICA Trainers of Trainers ready to strengthen Youth Information across Europe 30 April 2026 Since March, ERYICA has welcomed 20 new Trainers of Trainers to its international trainers pool. After completing a months-long learning journey culminating in Luxembourg, they are now ready to deliver ERYICA's Youth Information and Counselling courses across Europe. Read more 30 April 2026 26 April 2026 ERYICA brings Youth Information to the heart of the European Youth Week 26 April 2026 Last April, ERYICA joined more than 1,000 young people at the European Youth Week 2026 kick-off event in Brussels. Together with young representatives from the network, the Secretariat promoted ERYICA's 40th Anniversary Campaign and co-hosted a participatory session on young people's vision for Europe's future, highlighting the essential role of youth information in ensuring justice, inclusion, and participation. Read more 26 April 2026 17 April 2026 40 Years of ERYICA: From Access to Trust – Shaping the Future of Youth Information 17 April 2026 Forty years ago, ERYICA was founded with a clear and forward‑looking purpose: to ensure that young people across Europe have access to reliable, comprehensive and youth‑friendly information. Read more 17 April 2026 23 March 2026 Everything is ready for the launch of ERYICA's 40th anniversary! 23 March 2026 To start its birthday celebrations, ERYICA will host an online launch event on 10 April at 10:00 CET. Open to members and stakeholders, the webinar will introduce the activities and initiatives planned for the anniversary year. Read more 23 March 2026 3 March 2026 Apply now for the European Youth Information Quality Label! (April 2026) 3 March 2026 A new round of applications for the European Youth Information Quality Label is open until the 1st of April. An online information session for potential applicants will be held on 4 March 2026. Register now! Read more 3 March 2026 2 March 2026 Bienvenue Info Jeunes France! 2 March 2026 At ERYICA, we are delighted to have begun 2026 by welcoming a new member to our network. That is the reason why we are delighted to introduce you to Info Jeunes France. Read more 2 March 2026 23 February 2026 ERYICA brings together 30 youth workers in Palma de Mallorca 23 February 2026 Hosted by IBJOVE from February 9–13, the joint event combined the Trainers’ Seminar and the Youth Participation Task Force to strengthen youth information services and develop new participation strategies across Europe. Read more 23 February 2026 4 February 2026 ERYICA is hiring! 4 February 2026 We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person with a passion for youth work, youth information and counselling, and non-profit management to be the new ERYICA Director. Read more 4 February 2026 16 December 2025 ERYICA is hiring! 16 December 2025 We are looking for a motivated, creative, and proactive Communications & Event Management Trainee to join our small international team. Interested? Read the article for more info. Read more 16 December 2025 12 December 2025 Witamy, National Coalition for Youth Work in Poland! 12 December 2025 ERYICA welcomes the National Coalition for Youth Work in Poland as a new full member, strengthening youth information and quality youth work across the country. Discover the Coalition’s mission and how it supports local and national youth information structures. Read more 12 December 2025 12 December 2025 Launching youthinfo.ai, ERYICA’s new project on AI 12 December 2025 The youthinfo.ai project kicked off with its first face-to-face meeting in Cagliari, bringing partners together to define roles, outcomes, and timelines. Follow the project’s journey as it explores AI in youth information work and upcoming opportunities to get involved. Read more 12 December 2025 12 December 2025 Shaping Tomorrow’s Trainers: First Residential of the ERYICAdemy 2025–2026 Cycle 12 December 2025 The first residential of the 2025–2026 ERYICAdemy Training of Trainers brought together 20 youth information professionals from 11 countries to strengthen facilitation skills, share practice, and prepare for certified trainer roles. Discover how this cycle shapes the next generation of ERYICA trainers. Read more 12 December 2025 12 December 2025 YouthInfoComp is now available in Portuguese! 12 December 2025 YouthInfoComp, the European competence framework for youth information workers, is now available in Portuguese—making this key resource accessible in 12 languages. Download the framework and strengthen your professional competencies. Read more 12 December 2025 21 October 2025 Exploring AI Tools in Youth Information Work 21 October 2025 In early October, ERYICA and the AI Youth Navigator partners piloted a training on AI tools for youth information work in Croatia. Fifteen participants with diverse backgrounds tested tools for content creation, administration, and youth engagement. The most useful will be featured on the project’s platform, with a selection developed into video tutorials. Read more 21 October 2025 21 October 2025 Testing New Approaches to Mental Health in Youth Information Work: Piloting MINDYI 21 October 2025 In late September 2025, youth (info) workers, trainers, and psychologists gathered in Samobor, Croatia, for the piloting phase of the MINDYI course — a youth information training on mental health. Curious to know when and how the final course will be ready for delivery? Find out more below! Read more 21 October 2025 13 October 2025 ERYICA is hiring! 13 October 2025 We are looking for an enthusiastic, curious, and highly organised Membership & Project Officer to join our small international team. Interested? Read the article for more info. Read more 13 October 2025 4 August 2025 A new edition of ERYICAdemy is coming! 4 August 2025 Are you passionate about youth information and eager to grow as a trainer? Ready to deliver impactful training sessions across Europe? Then ERYICAdemy is your next step! Read more 4 August 2025 7 July 2025 From Insight to Impact: Advocating for Youth Information Across Europe 7 July 2025 25 professionals from 12 countries gathered in Vilnius for the ALTYO training on advocacy and lobbying, helping youth information workers strengthen their ability to push for lasting change. From strategy to storytelling, they explored how to influence policy and empower young people to do the same. Discover the key takeaways and why advocacy belongs in our daily work! Read more 7 July 2025 7 July 2025 Save the Date: ERYICAdemy – Training of Trainers Coming this Autumn! 7 July 2025 The next edition of ERYICAdemy, Training of Trainers course, is launching soon! This programme equips youth information workers to deliver ERYICA trainings across Europe. Applications open in August — find out what to expect and who can apply! Read more 7 July 2025 7 July 2025 ERYICA welcomes five new European Youth Information Quality Label Awardees 7 July 2025 At the 36th ERYICA General Assembly, five organisations were awarded the European Youth Information Quality Label, j…