What is the Youth Academy?

We promote the participation of young people by collaborating with schools, educational institutions, businesses and communities. We improve the abilities of adults to work with young people and strengthen youth participation.

Here at the Youth Academy we believe that when a young person feels included, their trust in their own influence, other people and society is strengthened. That is why we use projects, service design and gaming pedagogy to create solutions which allow young people to influence the things that matter to them.

We are closely connected to schools and youth leisure activities. Our experts have extensive skills in and experience of inclusive ways of working, facilitation and interaction. Collaborating with us allows our partners to offer young people the space to do things, learning experiences, and varied opportunities to influence the work of organisations. 

Our funding comes from projects, and in addition to public funding we also receive support from foundations and corporations. 

Extensive experience in promoting participation

The Youth Academy was founded in 1994 by national youth and sports organisations. The aim was for the Youth Academy to reach the young people who weren’t involved in societies and hobbies. The core aim of our work is to ensure that all young people are connected to phenomena in society that is meaningful to them and feel that they are able to control their own lives.