To be a reference for quality in Youth Work, contributing to the development of the full potential of young people and inspiring a generation for a better society with higher levels of civic participation, tolerance and inclusion.
Empower youth and youth structures through the development of initiatives to support personal, social and cultural development, with a focus on citizenship education, intercultural learning and a community-centred approach.
Community action
Integrity
Learning
Transparency
“Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace. If, however, they are left on society’s margins, all of us will be impoverished. Let us ensure that all young people have every opportunity to participate fully in the lives of their societies.”
Kofi Annan, 7th Secretary-general of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize in 2001
Provide opportunities for the development of social-cultural competences, practical skills and support of youngsters, youth organisations and multipliers, through training, support sessions and structured programs using Youth Work and Non Formal Education
Connect youngsters with the community with a focus on awareness and human connections with people, organisations and conservation of the urban and natural environment. It includes structured dialog, volunteering and cooperation with local organisations.
Spread the values of European Union and provide opportunities for international mobility where young people can experience intercultural dialogue, learn about other realities and obtain new skills. Connect and cooperate with European organisations for the exchange of knowledge and good practices about youth work and youth policies.
NFE is an structured participatory and social learning process, which includes voluntary participation and is centered on the participant, always treasuring the learning and reflexion processes..
Encompasses a broad range of activities (eg social, cultural, educational, sports-related and political) carried out with, by and for young people through non-formal and informal learning. It encourages personal development, autonomy, initiative and participation in society.
Because we believe in the democratic union of people, without profit, fighting for a cause and its members being able to satisfy their economical, social and cultural needs and aspirations.
Aims to contribute to the training of responsible, autonomous, solidary people, that know and exercise their rights and responsibilities in dialogue and respect each other, with a democratic, pluralist, critical and creative spirit, having as a reference human rights values.
Because it is our motivation to reach out to young people living in disadvantaged or dangerous situations by prioritising their access to formal and non-formal education, international mobility, to active citizenship and inclusion and empowerment in society.
About Us
YouthCoop - Cooperativa para o Desenvolvimento e Cidadania CRL,
Social Solidarity sector,
ID Number (NIPC): 514707852.
// Espaço de atividades e atendimento //
Centro Lúdico das Lopas,
Rua Carlos Charbel
2735-018 Agualva-Cacém
// Sede estatutária //
Rua da Abelheira, n 3, 5° dto
2735-013 Agualva-Cacém
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