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YSP is a global family of young people committed to advance world peace by empowering youth and students.

23/10/2026

Story Time: Abdelrahman, Vienna 🕊️

A Peace to Share

Coexistence. Diversity. Acceptance. Solidarity. For Abdelrahman, these words once “lived together in harmony”, until he started questioning them. He went looking for answers in people and their stories, and found them in our Erasmus+ project and the community that grew out of it.
His message: even when peace seems out of reach in some parts of the world right now, the little things count.
“Small things are more than enough to bring us joy.”
Being kind to one another, spending time with the people we love, or simply stopping to appreciate what we have.

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Koexistenz. Vielfalt. Akzeptanz. Solidarität. Für Abdelrahman lebten diese Worte lange in Harmonie miteinander – bis er sie zu hinterfragen begann. Antworten fand er bei Menschen und ihren Geschichten, in unserem Erasmus+-Projekt und der Gemeinschaft, die daraus entstanden ist. Seine Botschaft: Auch wenn Frieden an manchen Orten der Welt gerade unerreichbar scheint – kleine Dinge wie Freundlichkeit, Zeit mit unseren Liebsten oder einfach Dankbarkeit für unser Leben reichen aus, um uns Freude zu schenken.

This video is part of the digital storytelling campaign of the project “A Peace to Share” by IAYSP EUME & Laial e.V., where young people from Austria and Germany share their perspectives on peace, inclusion and participation.
Inclusion Vienna
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Co-funded by the European Union within the programme Erasmus+. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

25/09/2026

✨️Hope you are joining us for Balkan International Youth Summit for Peace!

Already soon - from 1st of October! 4 days of discussions, collaborations and creativity!

See you there!

👉Check the BIO for more information!

17/09/2026

🌍 FROM YOUTH IDEAS TO REAL COMMUNITY IMPACT 💡🤝

What happens when young people from different countries come together, share ideas and decide to create positive change?

✨ International Synergy is about exactly that — connecting young people, empowering their ideas and turning their energy into meaningful action in their communities.

But great ideas need support to become reality.

💛 We are launching a GoFundMe campaign to help make International Synergy possible. Every contribution, no matter the size, can help us create opportunities for young people to learn, connect, collaborate and turn their ideas into real community impact.

You don't have to be a big donor to make a difference.
A small contribution + a shared post + a little encouragement can go a long way.

👉 Support the campaign:
GoFundMe – From Youth Ideas to Real Community Impact

📢 Donate. Share. Be part of the synergy.

15/09/2026

✨️DAY 2 — Turning ideas into projects

Local Workshop within the framework of the A Peace to Share project | Co-funded by the European Union
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Day 2 was all about taking our ideas one step further.

Participants worked in groups to turn their chosen solutions into real project ideas. They developed project goals, identified target groups and partners, planned activities and timelines, and thought about roles and budgets.

We also reflected on the IAYSP methods and discussed how they could be adapted and used in different contexts.

In the afternoon, we explored participation in society and mapped opportunities for young people in Vienna and beyond. We looked at where young people can have a say, take action, volunteer and bring their ideas to their communities.

And, of course, we ended the workshop by celebrating what we created together.

Two days of learning, sharing, creating and turning ideas into action. ❤️

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14/09/2026

✨️DAY 1 — From stories to ideas for change

Local Workshop within the framework of the A Peace to Share project | Co-funded by the European Union
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We started by getting to know each other, sharing our expectations and creating a space where everyone could participate.

Through G2K Bingo and the Human Library, participants shared personal stories about peace, inclusion, participation and moments that made them want to see change.

Then we moved from stories to action. Together, we explored real-life issues, identified root causes, imagined a better reality and came up with possible solutions.

By the end of the day, each group had chosen an issue and a solution that could grow into a project.

A day full of stories, ideas, questions and lots of teamwork.

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24/06/2026

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN

An information and discussion meeting on “The Role of NGOs in Peacebuilding”organized by NGO Committee on Peace-UN Vienna will take place at the Vienna International Centre (VIC), bringing together practitioners and experts to exchange perspectives on the role of civil society organizations in peacebuilding processes.

This meeting offers a space for dialogue, reflection, and exchange on how NGOs contribute to strengthening cooperation, dialogue, and sustainable peacebuilding efforts at local and international levels.

If you are currently in Vienna and would like to attend, you are warmly invited to join the event.

Venue: Vienna International Centre (VIC)
C-Building, 7th Floor, Conference Room CR7
Date: Friday, 3 July 2026
Time: 16:00 CET

IMPORTANT NOTICE – ACCESS TO VIC
Please note that access to the Vienna International Centre requires prior registration and security clearance.
Participants without a valid VIC grounds pass must register in advance by sending their personal details to:

[email protected]

REGISTRATION DETAILS (MANDATORY)
Please include the following information:
Title (Mr. / Ms.)
Family name and given name (as shown in ID)
Date of birth
Type of ID (passport, driving license, etc.)
ID document number
Country of issuance of the ID document

Registration deadline: 30 June 2026

Only registered participants will be included in the official entry list at the VIC main gate. Entry will not be possible without prior clearance.

23/06/2026

Tuesday, 2nd of June 2026:” The relevance of interreligious cooperation for crime prevention”
Ejona Icka, UN Coordinator for IAYSP EUME, drew on her experience of Kosovo to highlight the role of interreligious dialogue and positive role models in preventing division and fostering social cohesion. She shared the example of the Balkan international youth summit in Mitrovica in 2026 that brought together young people from different communities and described how trust was gradually built between participants from different ethnic backgrounds. Reflecting on these experiences, she argued that religion can serve as a bridge when used to promote encounter rather than division. She also emphasized that crime prevention begins in the family, where children learn values and behaviors through the example set by adults. In conclusion, she emphasized that education and religion can be powerful tools for peace, unity, and crime prevention.

22/06/2026

IAYSP EUME community & partners you are invited!
To join a special online session on 30 June at 20:00 CET, where we will present the new edition of the Peace Designer Training.
You will get a first look at the updated materials, introduced by one of the co-authors, Kyrill Sattlberger and hear from chapters and participants who have already experienced the training and its real impact in strengthening teams and creating meaningful community change.
The session will conclude with an open conversation on how the Peace Designer Training can be integrated into your local programs, chapters, and partner initiatives.

Date: 30 June 2026
Time: 20:00 CET
Platform: Zoom

Looking forward to connecting with you all!

11/06/2026

At the 35th Session of the CCPCJ at the Vienna International Centre, IAYSP Europe and Middle East (IAYSP EUME), supported by UPF and WFWP, organized the side event “Empowering Youth through Education for Crime Prevention and Anti-Corruption.”

Moderated by Ejona Icka, PhD, (UN Coordinator of IAYSP EUME, professor at UBT), the discussion brought together experts and youth leaders to explore how education can strengthen integrity, accountability, and active citizenship among young people.

Key insights from the speakers included:
• Viktorija Nesterovaite (UNODC) emphasized that young people are innovative partners in change and highlighted anti-corruption education as a powerful tool for building inclusive and resilient societies.
• Amra Azizi (YSP North Macedonia) presented IAYSP EUME’s work in youth empowerment through the Peace Designer Training and, stressing that education fosters critical thinking, cooperation, responsibility, and social cohesion.
• Hussein Adeleye (ANEEJ, Nigeria) addressed the structural challenges facing youth and underscored the importance of preventive approaches focused on education, skills development, and community engagement showcasing through the projects of ANEEJ.
• Prof. Dr. Li Jing Zhu (World Psychiatric Association) highlighted the urgent need to prioritize mental health, particularly among athletes, as an essential aspect of well-being and performance.
• Maha Dabirian (student) shared a vision for strengthening intercultural understanding through dialogue, cultural exchange, and immersive learning experiences through her project “Forum d’Honneur”.

The event concluded with a shared recognition that investing in youth education, leadership, and cross-sector collaboration is essential for crime prevention, anti-corruption efforts, and the advancement of sustainable peace.

YouthLeadership SustainablePeace

03/06/2026

Day 1 of the 35th CCPCJ Conference 🇺🇳

The IAYSP EUME delegation is honored to join global leaders, policymakers, and youth representatives in advancing dialogue on crime prevention, criminal justice, and sustainable development. Looking forward to a productive week of collaboration and impact.

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