🚨 Mental health crisis affecting youth in Europe: 👥 1 in 4 young people experience mental health conditions 😔 Most affected: girls, older teens & those from poorer backgrounds ⚠️ Suicide is among the top 3 causes of adolescent death bit.ly/48XB6cy

The #ErasmusPlus 2025 Call is open! From promoting sport & physical activity to tackling societal challenges, this call sports sports professionals & organisations across Europe.🤝 This is your moment! What are you waiting for? Apply now👇 europa.eu/!B8FgWR

"My key learning is that we really need to create (decision-making) space for young people." 💬 Young Delegate Denise Robrade shares her key learnings 🔎 from the Youth in action international activity. Youth🤝🏾Sport #YouthSport

We are hiring! 🔸Do you want to be a part of an enthusiastic international team? 🔸Do you want to shape European agenda through policy papers and advocacy for youth and sport? 🔸 Do you want to use sport as a tool for social change? Apply now🤝 engsoyouth.eu/2024/11/18/eng…

📣 The 2024 #BeActive Awards are fast approaching! 🌟 Winners will be announced on November 26 in Brussels. Meet the finalists who excelled in promoting sport and physical activity this year! Who will take home the top prize? 🏆 europa.eu/!Xy7MM7

Sports activities that support young people's mental health? 💯 Check out the new guide for sporting activities that are good for their mental health, fun, easy to access, and really in tune with what they want. ✅❤️‍🩹 engsoyouth.eu/hooray #ActiveYouth4MentalHealth

Para Sports Association of the City of Rijeka 🇭🇷 recently hosted HOORAY project event at the Elementary School Vezica. The diverse audience fostered meaningful discussions 💬 and a valuable exchange of ideas. Read more 🔎 bit.ly/3Z3kFYA #ActiveYouth4MentalHealth

1 in 3 LGBTIQ+ youth participate in sports (Trevor project research 🔎). But LGBTIQ+ 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ youth also experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues, often as a result of social stigma and discrimination. 👉 shorturl.at/5UkgP #StandUpForEquality

From 21-23 November 2024, you can find us at the European Sport Platform 2024, held in 📍 Pristina, Kosovo, and hosted by the @NOCKOSOVO Our Vice Chair Erik van Haaren, will lead a workshop on safeguarding mental health in youth (athletes). #ESP2024

"It's get to meet different people, from different countries, from different organisations..." 💬 Daniel Lazer, Youth in action participant, highlights his main learnings from the Youth in action international activity. Youth🤝🏾Sport #YouthSport

Safe spaces & inclusion in sports clubs are essential. They are vital for fostering an environment 🩷 where everyone - regardless of background, identity, or ability - feels valued, respected, & empowered. #HOORAY guide👉 engsoyouth.eu/hooray #ActiveYouth4MentalHealth

We are excited to welcome Gerard Esteva, @UFECcat, Natascha Klis, @FranceOlympique, & Besim Aliti, Secretary General of @NOCKOSOVO, to the European Sport Platform 2024! They will join us for an insightful conversation 💬 on lasting legacy of major sporting events. #ESP2024

CHANGE management equips sport 🤽‍♀️🏄🏿 organisations to not only respond to challenges but also to seize opportunities. Join ENGSO's online seminar on 🗓️ 14 November 2024 to learn how CHANGE management can benefitsport organisations 👉 shorturl.at/3xVAv #ErasmusPlus

"Youth participation is not the fixed part of most sport federations." 💬 Saskia Effert, ENGSO Youth Young Delegate, explains the key takeaways and findings from the reseach 🔎 on youth participation in (sports) decision-making. Youth🤝🏾Sport #YouthSport

Research 🔎 shows a larger gender gap in EU 🇪🇺 sports than in overall employment; - 55.2% men vs. 44.8% women in sport; - 53.6% men to 46.4%women in total employment. Comments? ___ #ErasmusPlus Best Inclusion project will contribute to greater employment inclusion in sport.

More than 50% of students have beed bullied.* 1 in 6 school-aged children experienced cyberbullying.** Bullying isn’t just “kids being kids.” It can leave deep scars on young people’s mental health. 🌿 * @EU_Commission ** @WHO_Europe

We're happy to announce that ENGSO Youth joined @who Pan-European Mental Health Coalition. 🤝🏾 We will continue to support 🏆 the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents and young people. About coalition👉 who.int/europe/initiat… #ActiveYouth4MentalHealth

🏳️‍🌈 While 1 in 3 LGBTQI+ youth report being involved in sports (Trevor Project research, 2021), many still face 🚧 discrimination, exclusion and bullying. Lack of inclusive policies and welcoming spaces in sport make it challenging to fully participate. #StandUpForEquality

Last year, European Sport Platform explored how sports can strengthen communities - watch📺. This year we will focus on the values of sport and how they can "build briges". EY Vice Chair will facilitate a session on safeguarding in sport. Register👉 engso-education.eu/european-sport…

Youth participation 👩🏾‍🦽🚴🏻 in sport organisations is about active involvement in decision-making. And here are the benefits! 👇🏽 Would you add anything to the list? Let us know. Youth🤝🏾Sport #YouthSport