Alliance of Youth Workers Associations
Who we are
The Alliance has 10 members from national youth workers’ associations, which represent either individual youth workers, youth service providers, or youth worker organizations.
National association members
Youth Workers Organizations
We are AYWA
The Alliance of Youth Workers Associations (AYWA) is an international non-profit association established in Brussels, Belgium, in 2024. It is a network of National Associations of Youth Workers and Youth Work providers, united to advocate for the recognition, development, and quality of Youth Work in Europe
Vision
The Alliance of National Associations of Youth Workers and Youth Work Providers will advocate for Youth Work recognition, development and quality Youth Work in Europe.
Mission
To ensure that the development of Youth Work and Youth Worker profession is guaranteed, valued and recognized in the realities of the member organisations and at the European level.
To implement quality standards and a code of ethics in the Youth Work provisions.
Latest News
Position Paper on the Future EU Youth Strategy
Strengthening Participation, Inclusion, and Youth Work Across Europe As the European Commission prepares the next EU Youth Strategy beyond 2027,
WE ARE HIRING
AYWA – Alliance of Youth Workers Associations is opening two positions to strengthen its work at European level and support
AYWA Positioning Paper for Youth Work Recognition and Development
The Alliance of Youth Worker Associations (AYWA) reaffirms its commitment to shaping a strong, sustainable, and recognised youth work sector
AYWA POSITION PAPER ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR THE NEW ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME
The Alliance of Youth Workers Associations (AYWA) welcomes the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council for establishing