YEPP

YEPP is a collaborative initiative of several European and US Foundations, the International Academy at the Free University of Berlin (INA), and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) which operates under the auspices of the Network of European Foundations for Innovative Cooperation (NEF).

YEPP seeks to address social challenges and improve the lives of children and young people at risk in defined areas of social disadvantage throughout Europe. This is achieved in an integrated and systematic way by promoting coordinated efforts and strategic alliances of public, private and independant sectors.

YEPP Local Programme Sites are individually managed by the Local Support Group (LSG). The LSG consists of youths and community stakeholders. It is funded locally and facilitated by a Local Coordinator and an Evaluation Facilitator. The YEPP Programme Team and the International Resource Centre are hosted by INA in Berlin. They provide the strong support structure to ensure the programme can achieve its goals.

YEPP is currently being implemeted in 17 Local Sites in 6 European Countries - Bosnia and Heregovina, Finland, Ireland, Belgium and Italy.

To learn more about YEPP please visit www.yepp-community.org.