How we work
We are an agile network and a living organisation. Together with partners in Germany, Europe and around the world, we learn from our experiences and have our sights trained on the future. In other words, we are open to new developments, are ready to adopt new perspectives, enjoy experimenting, and share an enthusiasm for enriching international exchanges and encounters. Transparency, fairness and reliability form the bedrock of the relationships within our network and of tho- se we maintain with others. We believe that change is only possible in cooperation with a multitude of partners –young people, civil society groups, policymakers, administrators and the research community. Advancing cooperation within our partnerships and networks is a key element of the philosophy shared by all members and staff of IJAB. We are committed to effective international youth policy cooperation across Europe and around the world. We maintain a dialogue with policymakers and youth policy stakeholders to advance the interests of the international youth work field. We stand in solidarity with partners who come under pressure in their countries due to their advocacy for young people, for democracy, for peaceful coexistence, for a diverse and open society, and for human and civil rights. We remain their allies for as long as they wish and can accommodate a partnership. We invite young people to make their voices heard on current affairs and emerging developments and to contribute to the political process. This includes encouraging them to speak to the actions of IJAB‘s partners and its office. Trust and partnership, mutual respect, fairness and an appreciation of diversity are the hallmarks of coope- ration as understood by IJAB. They determine our actions both within and outside our organisation. Our work is shaped by the ongoing advancement of quality and professionalism.
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