Eurodesk is a European youth information network created in 1990 to help young people experience the world and become active citizens. It also runs various information portals, including the European Youth Portal, and social media channels to reach young people.
how do we do it?
By being present where young people are! We count on a network of 38 Eurodesk Centres connected to over 3,500 local information providers in 36 European countries (see Eurodesk Map).
Eurodesk Brussels Link undertakes the overall coordination of the network. Each National Eurodesk then federates its network of multipliers and ambassadors, which are regional or local organisations working with young people, delivering youth information, and advising them on mobility opportunities.
Eurodesk is funded through the Erasmus+ programme as a policy support network of the EU Youth Strategy.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To raise awareness among young people on mobility opportunities and to encourage them to becomeactive citizens.
Eurodesk 10 key principles
01. Works with qualified and trained staff
02. Is free of charge​
03. Takes into account the individual’s requirements​
04. Provides information and guidance for all young people​
05. Provides neutral information​
06. Refers to other information services​
07. Enables access to local and regional info across Europe
08. Provides information based on testimonials and true stories
09. Refers especially to financial support programmes​
10. Works with verified and trusted sources
Eurodesk in numbers
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enquiries from young people
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public events organised for young people
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followers on social media
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young people reached through face-to-face activities
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history
In the late 1980s, accessing information about European opportunities was very hard. Eurodesk began life in March 1990 as a small regional helpdesk in Edinburgh.Â
The idea was simple: gather all relevant European information in one place and present it in a way that is friendly and accessible to young people. The initiative experienced immediate success, with demand increasing rapidly over a short period. That’s how it all started! Today, Eurodesk operates in 36 countries.
It serves as the coordination office for the network, runs large campaigns, such as Time to Move, and supports everyone in the network with tools, information, and training. It also works with the European Commission to run the European Youth Portal and its helpdesk.
Audrey Frith
Director
Emmanuelle Arrouet
Office Manager
Mohammad Alsaleh
ICT Specialist
Grazia Cannarsa
Research & Information Manager
Stefanos Agathokleous
Communication Officer
Sara Garcia Ruiz
Graphic Designer & Brand Officer
Carmen Ruano Serna
Campaign & Audiovisual Officer
Luca Gottifredi
Graphic Designer & Web Coordinator
eurodesk executive committe
It is the elected board of Eurodesk. With a two-year mandate, it sets the network’s direction, supervises the main team in Brussels, and represents the network towards its partners.
Robert Helm-Pleuger
Germany
Claire Conlon
France
Zsófia Bertalan
Hungary
Valentina Piras
Italy
Miriam Petra Ómarsdóttir Awad
Iceland
Alexandra Duica
Romania
Members
The members of Eurodesk are the 38national Eurodesk offices present in 36 countries. National coordinators deliver youth information services in their country and manage a network of 3,500+ multipliers and ambassadors.
In daily contact with young people, they support Eurodesk’s outreach strategy. Our multipliers and ambassadors include youth information centres, youth organisations, educational institutions, and local governments. They offer free-of-charge services to young people and those supporting them.
Find your nearest Eurodesk info point on our interactive map!