Meaningful Youth Participation

Interview with Yasmine and Damilola from the Youth Advisory Committee

13-11-2024 | 14:06

Between 2^nd and 9^th of November, the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) visited the ...

‘Voix des Jeunes au Mali’: Giving voice to youth amidst Mali’s development challenges

03-10-2024 | 10:29

Recently, the Residency of the Dutch Embassy in Mali opened its doors to over twenty-five young people from different regions of ...

Saying Goodbye to the First Local Youth Advisory Committee

02-07-2024 | 09:34

At this moment in time, more than 20 Dutch Embassies have a local Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) that advises them on local ...

Interview with Nora Ait Boubker, Chair of the UNESCO Youth Committee in the Netherlands

12-06-2024 | 18:19

Youth at Heart is all over the world, both within the work of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and beyond. This interview ...

Youth at Heart at the World Bank

12-06-2024 | 18:04

With the Youth at Heart strategy, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is at the forefront when it comes to meaningful youth ...

Interview with Daisy Kandole, former member of the Youth Advisory Committee

08-05-2024 | 13:07

Youth at Heart is all over the world, both within the work of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and beyond. This interview ...

The local Youth Advisory Board of Mozambique: some experiences

03-05-2024 | 09:00

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is grateful for the advice and collaborative efforts from our International Youth Advisory ...

Equipping girls as role models and change makers

08-03-2024 | 09:00

The Dutch embassy in Mozambique runs a program that perfectly aligns with the Youth at Heart strategy, and something we would ...

Unveiling Senegal's Vibrancy: A trip with the Dutch Ambassador

30-01-2024 | 16:01

Embark on a captivating journey through the dynamic landscapes of Senegal, as the Dutch Ambassador for Youth, Education and Work ...

Nigeria's Youth Empowerment: A Path to Unlocking Potential Amid Challenges

13-07-2023 | 16:43

In an effort to unlock the untapped potential of Nigeria's vibrant young population, the Dutch Ambassador for Youth, Education & ...

Spread the word: Recruiting new members Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

14-03-2023 | 08:33

To give young people a voice in its policy processes, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), in collaboration with the National ...

Intergenerational Dialogues in South Sudan: bringing generations together to build a peaceful nation

28-11-2022 | 09:26

On November 2^nd, 2022, The Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in South Sudan, in partnership with Youth and Society- Africa ...

Jurriaan Middelhoff: ‘Young people think in opportunities, not problems’

21-11-2022 | 09:20

From Malaysia to Panama, to the Balkans: over the last 12 years Jurriaan Middelhoff has worked all over the world for the ...

Watch the highlights of the plenary session ‘Promoting Youth Employment: Upskilling Future Generations’

03-10-2022 | 17:32

Investing in youth employment and youth leadership are at the core of the Youth at Heart strategy by the Dutch ministry of ...

The real work takes place outside of the UN building’

27-09-2022 | 17:16

‘During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was one thing that all young people agreed upon: the quality of our education is ...

Young people from around the world advising on Dutch development policy

27-06-2022 | 11:04

Better education, access to digital media and more opportunities for young entrepreneurs. Just some of the messages the members ...

Youth Ambassador Laura Bas shares her experience at the UN Commission on Population and Development

03-05-2022 | 13:29

Last week, Laura Bas, Youth Ambassador Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Bodily Autonomy and Gender Equality, wrote and ...

Dialogue sessions with youth in the run-up to the EU-AU Summit

15-02-2022 | 13:37

“It is important to address the role of young people in Africa and Europe, as they are leading the change. The African nation is ...