Steps for Youth

Steps for YoUth is a non governmental organisation based in Limassol - Cyprus. We promote youth participation at local, national, European and international level Our group takes action in the context of youth thematic, volunteering, promoting European values, raising awareness and empowering young people on environmental issues and social inclusion. Our aim : 1. The deepening of multicultural dialogue, as well as dialogue on active citizenship, social problems and social exclusion. 2. Promoting youth policies and information on issues related to the younger generation. 3. Encourage the social intervention of young people in order to create active citizens. Promoting education and respect for democracy, peace, diversity and human rights. 4. The participation and organization of actions contributing to economic, political and social development, the strengthening of their democratic institutions, the development of civil society and the respect for human rights, including the provision of urgent humanitarian, food and development aid. 5. The development and dissemination of the ideas of Freedom, Democracy, National Independence, Solidarity, Collectivism, Volunteerism, Noble Concern, Mindfulness, Anti-Racism, Xenophobia and Prejudice by all means, with the aim of the creation of a multicultural, free and democratic society, and above all a Culture of Peace, the basic human good. 6. Encouraging young people to engage in culture, literacy, arts, sport, career guidance and the problems that concern them. Providing a framework for co-operation to develop initiatives, implement actions, exchange information, experience and develop dialogue on youth issues. 7. Empower and encourage young people to participate in local, European and international programs to exchange information on educational issues. We consider the role of the youthworker that can be promoted. It is also important to promote the value of volunteering, lifelong learning and love for the environment so that we can live in a better world. Environmental activities are a priority for us and we are planning future activities for that field.