More than 400 new Young European Ambassadors selected as network nears a thousand

The EU NEIGHBOURS east programme has welcomed 435 new Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) to its existing network, selected among 1,069 applications from young candidates from the EaP countries, EU Member States and the UK. The network now counts a total of 925 active YEAs. 

After an intense selection procedure for assessing the applications, 60 new YEAs were picked for Armenia, 75 for Azerbaijan, 6 for Belarus, 85 for Georgia, 48 for Moldova, 108 for Ukraine, and 53 for the EU/UK.

The newcomers will now take part in the YEAs Academy, which offers them training to prepare for their tasks ahead.

The Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) initiative is a non-political, voluntary, vibrant communication network connecting and building bridges of friendship among young people from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and the EU Member States and the United Kingdom. The aim of the network is to raise awareness about the EU’s cooperation with its Eastern partner countries, showcase the tangible results of this cooperation, contribute to policy dialogue on various topics, help increase civic activism and work together for a better future.

So far in 2022, the Young European Ambassadors have taken part in 355 activities across the region and in the EU.

The call for applications for new YEAs takes place once a year, usually in the autumn. Information about the call and the application form will be published here and promoted in the EU NEIGHBOURS east opportunities section. Subscribe here to stay in touch.

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