APPJuventude
We promote the recognition, development and value of youth workers in Portugal, contributing to youth work that is skilled, participatory, innovative and able to transform communities.
We want every youth worker to be recognised, properly supported and able to make a positive difference to young people’s lives, organisations, communities and youth policy.
We promote the social, institutional and professional recognition of people working with and for young people.
We strengthen youth workers’ skills, knowledge and resources through training, non-formal education, shared practice and cooperation.
We help professionals improve practice, organisations, policy and communities, with responses grounded in young people’s needs and aspirations.
Training, practical tools, manuals, publications and learning opportunities for youth workers.
Dialogue with institutions, decision-makers and public bodies to strengthen recognition of the sector.
National and European initiatives in participation, capacity building, social innovation and territorial development.
Connections between professionals, municipalities, associations, institutions and international networks.
Join a community working to improve the quality of work with and for young people.