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Young Europe Society (Y.E.S.) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 2012 and based in Deda, Romania. We are a youth-driven team dedicated to inspiring active citizenship, promoting intercultural dialogue, and enhancing opportunities for young people—regardless of their background.
Our Mission
Our Mission
We aim to empower youth through non-formal education, mobility opportunities, and inclusive initiatives that support civic engagement and personal development.
What We Stand For
What We Stand For
Youth Empowerment - We believe in the potential of every young person and strive to foster confidence, skills, and active participation.
Inclusion - We work with youth from diverse educational, social, and cultural backgrounds, especially those from rural or disadvantaged communities.
Mobility & Dialogue - We promote European mobility, intercultural exchange, and lifelong learning.
Our Reach
Local Impact: Based in Deda (Mureș County) and active in Harghita County through our Miercurea Ciuc office, we run non-formal education programs in small towns and rural communities.
National Engagement: We coordinate structured dialogues to connect youth with policymakers, shaping real change in youth policy across Romania.
European Collaboration: As the lead of the ASEY Network, we partner with organizations across Europe for international exchanges, training, and innovation in youth work.
Key Activities
Key Activities
Training Courses: For Y.E.S. members and partners, both locally and internationally (via Erasmus+).
Non-formal Workshops for Youth: Covering topics like street animation, citizenship, European values, and mobility opportunities (Erasmus, ESC).
International Youth Exchanges: Themed around digitalization, environmental protection, entrepreneurship, and more.
Youth Participation Activities: Such as Know Your Rights, an Erasmus+ KA1 initiative that raised awareness of EU rights among high school students in rural Harghita.
👉 Learn more about Know Your Rights
Our Network: ASEY
Our Network: ASEY
Y.E.S. is the founding member and coordinator of the ASEY Network—a European alliance of youth organizations committed to innovation, active citizenship, and civic engagement.
Youth-Led by Design
Youth-Led by Design
Our organizational model is youth-led and participatory:
Volunteers and young professionals are at the core of decision-making.
Many leadership roles are held by people under 30.
Our members are not just participants—they are creators and changemakers.
Join Us
Whether you’re a young person, a volunteer, or a partner organization, Y.E.S. offers opportunities to grow, connect, and make a difference—locally, nationally, and across Europe.
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