GYIÖT

GYIÖT (Federation of Children’s and Youth Municipal Councils) is one of Hungary’s oldest national-level youth organizations. At the heart of our activities is the development of youth work, alongside the promotion of its social and policy recognition and the enhancement of its visibility. To achieve this, we regularly provide networking and professional development opportunities, develop professional-methodological resources, and participate in youth-focused urban and regional development processes. Through our research and communication activities, we contribute to evidence-based decision-making and the overall visibility of the sector. We carry out our work within an extensive national and international network. Our target audience includes all stakeholders in the youth field: youth workers and volunteers, local municipalities responsible for youth affairs, as well as the leaders and active members of youth communities. Furthermore, we maintain close professional ties with representatives from related sectors, such as education, culture, as well as the social and civil sectors. Our mission is to develop the professionalization of youth work while fostering active citizenship and social dialogue. Rooted in the values of human dignity, equality, and human rights, we view youth work as a value-driven practice that empowers young people in their transition toward becoming active and responsible adults. At GYIÖT, we believe that the development of youth work requires continuous, collective effort, therefore we provide comprehensive support to the youth professional sector in Hungary. Since 2022, we have been an accredited organisation of the Erasmus+ program, which enables us to strengthen our professional fields through learning mobility programmes and the exchange of good practices.