Currently, the YEPP Community Network is composed of more than 100 communities and organisations in 21 European countries. All members of the YEPP Community Network embrace and commit to the YEPP Working Standards. 

 There are two types of members in the network.

 First, YEPP Local Sites – communities in one or several urban districts or rural settlements. YEPP Local Sites implement the “YEPP” approach and methodology of youth and community empowerment facilitated by a Local Team (Local Coordinator and Evaluation Facilitator) and a Local Support Group which is composed of community stakeholders, e.g. municipality, NGOs, associations, schools, churches, private sector, etc.. YEPP Local Sites use the YEPP Cycle of Change as a working model.

 The second type of members are Project Partners – communities, organisations and institutions that work with youth and communities with fewer opportunities and collaborate with YEPP Europe in projects, e.g. Food for Good Club, Songs for Change, etc..

Membership

All members of the YEPP Community Network, e.g. YEPP Local Sites and Project Partners, embrace and commit to the YEPP Working Standards. These include YEPP EUROPE’s vision, mission and values which outline the “YEPP” philosophy and the Concept of Change that become the common ground for local communities, practitioners, partners, funders and other stakeholders involved.

 The members of the YEPP Community Network benefit from the following activities:

Capacity Building: Access to YEPP EUROPE’s international workshops and trainings as well as online learning tools (tutorials, webinars and videos) on a wide range of youth work related topics. 

Exchange & Networking: The YEPP Community Network has existed since 2001 and has been a constantly growing network. In 2023 for example, it is composed of more than 100 communities and organisations in 20  European countries. Members have the opportunity to attend the Annual YEPP Community Network Meeting. 

Advocacy: The YEPP Community Network is working to influence public opinion, political decisions and societal attitudes in the governmental, communal and institutional policies. The aim of the “YEPP” approach and methodology is to ensure that the principles of youth & community empowerment, participation and partnership become mainstream and are transformed into action at all levels by practitioners and decision makers.

Information & Opportunities: The members receive our Newsletter and social media updates which are covering the news about the Network, the activities of YEPP EUROPE, as well as policy developments and grant opportunities.

 YEPP EUROPE strives to ensure that members of the YEPP Community Network embrace and uphold YEPP goals and principles and act in accordance with national and international legal standards. However, YEPP EUROPE cannot be held responsible for the positions or actions of any members (or their employees). The views and opinions expressed by individual members do not necessarily represent those of YEPP EUROPE unless officially endorsed.