International Advisory Youth Board
A dynamic and impactful International Advisory Youth Board will not only support the Yyouth NGO in Norway but also empower young individuals globally to contribute meaningfully to youth development and advocacy.
The International Advisory Youth Board (IAYB) is an initiative under the Yyouth NGO in Norway, aiming to harness the potential and perspectives of young volunteers from diverse backgrounds. The board consists of youth representatives from various countries, providing strategic advice, innovative ideas, and feedback to enhance the organization’s programs and initiatives.
Yyouth supports Increased Mobility with Equal Access for All as Norway’s Participation Strategy in Erasmus+ and the European Education Area.
In Norway, Erasmus+ is the most important tool for increasing exchanges to and from other countries. However, there is significant variation in the extent to which different educational levels and actors within the youth sector use the program, and there are large geographical differences.
It is important to work towards ensuring that all young people have equal access and opportunity to participate in international exchange schemes and projects. In the youth sector, it is particularly important to include young people with fewer opportunities.
There are indications that the program is already relatively successful in this regard – over 30% of participants were in this category in the previous program period. Research on the effects of participation in Erasmus+ also shows that the positive effects are particularly strong for young people with fewer opportunities. At the same time, it remains important to work towards ensuring that all young people have equal access to the program.
IAYB Objectives
Youth
Empowerment
Empower young people by giving them a platform to voice their opinions and influence decisions
Global
Perspective
Incorporate diverse international perspectives to address global and local youth issue
Innovation and Creativity
Leverage the creativity of young minds to develop innovative solutions for youth challenges
Policy and Strategy Development
Assist in shaping policies and strategies that affect young people both in Norway and globally
Selection Process
Members are selected through an open application process, considering factors such as motivation, experience, and diversity.
Our Board
Borislav
Age group: 18-25
Interest(s): Mental Health and Well-being
Norway
Phillip
Age group: 18-25
Interest(s): Politics and Democracy
Norway
Raquel
Age group: 15-18
Interest(s): Diversity, Inclusion and Gender
Spain
Mark
Age group: 18-25
Interest(s): Technology and Digital Skills
Lithuania
Anya
Age group: 18-25
Interest(s): Politics and democracy
Norway
Héctor
Age group: 18-25
Interest(s): Cultural activities and Arts
Norway
Adrián
Age group: 18-25
Interest(s): Climate Change and Sustainability
Spain
Silje
Age group: 18-25
Interest(s): Career Development
Norway
Alia
Age group: 15-18
Interest(s): Cultural activities and Arts
Lithuania
Mats
Age group: 25-35
Interest(s): Technology and Digital Skills
Norway
Diego
Age group: 15-18
Interest(s): Migration
Spain
Ana
Age group: 25-35
Interest(s): Technology and Digital Skills
Norway
Judicious
Age group: 18-25
Interest(s): Climate change and sustainability
Norway
Register to be part of the International Advisory Youth Board by engaging in diverse volunteer activities across various fields, filling this short google form or contact us directly