A short presentation giving updates on priorities and criteria for the Youth in Action programme in 2012.

1. Youth in Action Programme Looking Ahead 2012

2. Youth in Action 2007-2013 Permanent Priorities European Citizenship Participation of young people Cultural Diversity Inclusion of yp with fewer opportunities

3. YiA 2012 Thematic Priorities Entrepreneurship & Employability Environmental Challenges & Climate Change Inclusion of young migrants & disabled yp Poverty & Marginalisation Youth & Sport

4. Action 5 - Meetings of YP & Policy makers Action 1 - Youth For Europe EXCHANGES Action 3 Youth of the World Action 2 EVS SENDING Action 4 Training & Networking Youth in Action 2007-2013

5. BIG Changes! Deadlines E-Forms Funding Structure (Action 1.1) Increase in allocation of overall Grant budget(up to 9%) Léargas is Moving!

6. DEADLINES 2012 1 st February Activities between 1 May-31 Oct 1 st May Activities between 1 Aug-31 st Jan 1 st October Activities between 1 Jan -30 th June

8. 2012 .... European year for Active Ageing 2013 ....European Union Presidency hosted by Ireland