Initiators of the establishment of National Associations of Youth Workers by NAPOR Serbia

NAPOR

naporserbia — 2024-09-15 18:00:43 UTC

The process in Serbia involved multiple organizations rather than one, as it was believed that one organization alone could not achieve the necessary recognition. Collaborative efforts and ownership are emphasized.

Czech Streetwork Association

naporserbia — 2024-09-15 18:04:55 UTC

In the Czech Republic, it was a grassroots initiative initiated by social workers, street workers, social assistants (both state-funded and NGOs) working with vulnerable youth and drug users. They needed a platform to share working methods, training courses, and study visits abroad. This initiative was strongly supported by German colleagues, and several individuals played significant roles in its establishment.

Hellenic Youth Workers Association

naporserbia — 2024-09-15 18:08:02 UTC

The establishment of the association was initiated by a proactive team of youth workers with extensive international experience. Their goal was to officially share their work and advocate for the recognition of the youth work profession.

NINFEA

naporserbia — 2024-09-15 18:09:41 UTC

A group of dedicated youth workers who were committed to recognition took the opportunity to create an association. They aimed to formalize and unite various efforts and strategies that were already in progress at the individual level.

The Estonian Association of Youth Workers

naporserbia — 2024-09-15 18:10:47 UTC

The establishment was initiated by county-level youth workers from county governments. This initiative received strong support from the Youth Department of the Ministry of Education. The idea behind the association aimed to create a unified voice for youth work.

Union for Youth Work

naporserbia — 2024-09-15 18:13:08 UTC

The initiative was kickstarted by an association (CID) that manages a youth center. Another organization (Kreaktiv) and various youth work providers joined this initiative to improve the recognition of youth work. International support played a significant role in this networking process.

APPJuventude - Portuguese Association of Youth Workers

naporserbia — 2024-09-15 18:14:26 UTC

A group of dedicated youth workers recognized the need for a unified platform to represent and advocate for youth workers in Portugal. Their vision garnered support from other members and stakeholders in the youth sector, leading to the formation of the association.

MAY Maltese Association of Youth Workers

naporserbia — 2024-09-15 18:16:49 UTC

The first students attending the youth work and community studies degree course at the university decided to organize themselves and establish the association. Their motivation was to regulate the profession and work towards formal state recognition of youth work.

National association of Professional Child and Youth Workers

naporserbia — 2024-09-15 18:18:39 UTC

The initiative to establish an association began with members of the national project LOJIK, along with youth workers from all provinces who were part of provincial quality circles. This effort gained traction during the first national day of youth work in 2004 when a group of around 10 youth workers presented themselves as an initiative group for the professional association of youth workers.

Cyprus

2024-09-16 13:43:06 UTC

Cyprus Youth Council

Podgorica

2024-09-21 11:25:32 UTC

Forum MNE

Lebanon

2024-09-21 11:46:40 UTC

I am trying to establish a national Youth workers hub

Slovenia

2025-10-13 14:23:05 UTC

We are individuals coming from a diverse range of organisations within the sector, including youth organisations, organisations for youth, the youth centre network, and the national youth council. We have backing from our organisations, the NA and the Office for Youth.