Youth Policy and Target Groups
4. Now watch the rest of the Video video and match the youth policies to the correct international organization (4:02 – 6:08):
a. The Council of Europe
» supports policies that create opportunities for young people. It also highlights the role of youth work and non-formal learning.
» aims to increase recognition of the rights and aspirations of youth.
b. The European Union
» promotes youth policies based on human rights and democratic standards. It also promotes youth participation in youth policy.
c. The United Nations
Youth Work
More chances for youth
The following scene can take place anywhere: girls and boys are hanging around, at the fountain, bus stops, the ki - osk. What they want is a room to meet in, to make or listen to music, to talk, to hang out. But how to come by it? The most common leisure-time pursuits of youths aged between 12 and 24 are meeting with friends and listening to music. Youth work is a field of youth services where offerings and facilities are created that foster the development of young persons, are structured around their interests, enable them to become self-determined and encourage them to share social responsibility.
1. Mark the following statements as true or false
true /
false
Young people like to be by themselves.
true /
false
They don’t have enough places to hang around.
true /
false
They don’t like listening to music.
true /
false
They like to have a lot of organized activities in their leisure time.
true /
false
They like to join sport clubs and youth centers.
true /
false
They like being monitored by adults.
true /
false
Junior Fire Brigades is a popular association among the young people.
true /
false
Activities should be structured around their interests.
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ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH WORK
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