1. Review of International Youth Work
EA Registered/Recognised
Youth Service
Siobain Byrne
08th March 2018

2. RYDP
Review the extent of International Youth Work (IYW) and the Outcomes Sought
Develop common guidelines and procedures for effective International Youth Work across the region

3. Methodology Available Research; Importance of IYW Study Visits Mapping
Survey
Erasmus Activity
Causeway
Global Service Learning (GSL)

4. Survey Online Survey EA Registered Youth Groups
EA Recognised Regional Youth Voluntary Organisations (RVYO’s)
EA Statutory Youth Service Groups
27-item Questionnaire aimed at youth workers in a variety of youth work settings and roles

5. Purpose of IYW Survey Assess current levels of engagement
Map the sources of funding for groups
Assess anticipated engagement to 2020
Identify support needs
Inform the review of the extent of international youth work and development of common guidelines and procedures

6. SURVEY RESPONSES Total responses; 164 ……………………………………………………………………
Registered Youth Organisations; 50%
RVYO; 26%
Statutory; 24%
Involved in IYW; 34%
Not Involved in IYW; 66%

7. % Responses Involved in IYW
Of the 24 % Statutory responses 44% were involved in IYW
Of the 26% of RVYOs 33% were involved in IYW
Of the 50% Registered organisations 29% were involved in IYW

8. Key Findings Majority of survey respondents not engaged
IYW is not widespread
Decrease in Erasmus Applications
IYW not generally supported by established international funding sources
Most youth groups rely on their own fundraising
Core age range;14-18 years

9. Summary of Themes
International Camps and Missions (associated with uniformed)
Youth Leadership Programmes
Study Visits
Youth Participation
Inter-cultural/Religious Learning
Active Citizenship
Promotion of Diversity

10. Outcomes Sought
Effective in supporting youth work outcomes - Outcomes Framework
Particularly the development of;
Positive relationships with others
Thinking, life and work skills
Enhanced personal capabilities

11. Summary of Future Needs
Funding support fundamental ; including top up existing available grants
Provision of information on accessing grants
Support with funding applications/workshops
Information and examples of good practice
Management and organisational support systems
Guidance on managing and delivering IYW
Centralised resources, training and guidelines

12. RYDP
Development of Common Guidelines and Procedures for Effective International Youth Work