Rural Youth Europe

Rural Youth Europe
Abbreviation RYEurope
Formation 1957
Headquarters Karjalankatu 2 A, 00520 Helsinki, Finland
Official language
English
Website http://www.ruralyoutheurope.com

Rural Youth Europe (RYEurope) is a European Non-Governmental Organisation for rural youth.[1] Founded in 1957, it is an umbrella for European youth organisations working in rural areas.[2] It was established as “European Committee for Young Farmers and 4H Clubs” in Rendsburg, Germany in 1957; the name “Rural Youth Europe” was adopted in 2003.[3]

Aims

Rural Youth Europe aims to educate and train young people and create an awareness of rural and social issues. It also encourages rural populations and industry and supports the development of new rural youth organisations.[4]

In addition, Rural Youth Europe wants to take a role in the development of environmental and agricultural issues and policies as well as network with other European NGOs. It lobbies and highlights the problems and needs of rural youth to focus the attention of international and national bodies, as well as the general public.[4]

Government

The Board consists of representatives of the regions (United Kingdom and Ireland, Central Europe, the Nordic countries and Eastern Europe), a board member for special interests, a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. The members are elected by the General Assembly for a term of 2 years. The office is located in Helsinki, Finland.[3]

Leadership

The Chairs of the organisation have been [5]

Sebastian LaßnigAustria2018-
Russell CaringtonEngland2016-2018
Lukas HelfensteinSwitzerland2014-2016
Kadri ToomingasEstonia2012-2014
Michael SchwabGermany2010-2012
Robin SwannNorthern Ireland2008–2010
Delme HarriesWales2006–2008
Franz FrenslAustria2004–2006
Linda SteeleNorthern Ireland2002–2004
Dace GigeleLatvia2000–2002
Neil SandsScotland1998–2000
Erling MathiasenDenmark1996–1998

The Secretary Generals have been:[5]

Eelin Hoffström-Çağıran (Interim)Finland2018-
Jenni HeinonenFinland2015-
Pia Nurmio-PeräläFinland2012-
Amanda HajnalFinland2008-2012
Eija KauniskangasFinland2006–2008
Sabine KlockerAustria2003–2006
Kaspar PoterGermany2001–2003
Claudia MerkGermany1997–2001

Membership

The group has 20 member organisations in 17 countries and over 500,000 youth participants who are members of Rural Youth Associations, Young Farmers' Clubs and 4H. It is divided into 4 regional groups:

Regional Group I [6]

Regional Group II [8]

Regional Group III [9]

Regional Group IV [10]


Activities

Rural Youth Europe arranges yearly seminars, educational courses and a rally to discuss and share knowledge on topics such as rural development, youth participation, intercultural dialogue, leadership and human rights.

European Rallies[5]

YearVenueTheme
1960Zuidlaren, Netherlands1st Rally
1961Ulster, Northern Ireland
1962Vestfold, Norway
1963Rendsburg, Germany
1964Aberystwyth, Wales
1965Barmeveld, Netherlands
1966Edinburgh, Scotland
1967Bergamo, Italy
1968Gormonston, Ireland
1969Wien/Klagenfurt, Austria
1970Päivölä/Sääksmäki, Finland
1971Münsingen, Switzerland
1972Odense, Denmark
1973Germany
1974Maidenhead, England
1975Amot, Norway
1976Santiago de Compostela, Spain
1977Trento, Italy
1978Satila, Sweden
1979Greenmount, Ulster, Northern Ireland
1980Netherlands
1981Scotland
1982Barau, Bern, SwitzerlandNutrition and conservation of nations food supplies
1983Horsens, DenmarkLocal Community Prospects- Young Peoples Function in Rural Districts
1984Termonfecking, Co. Louth, IrelandSelf Help
1985Aberystwyth, Wales
1986Quern, Schleswig Holstein, GermanyWomen and Girls in Society: Yesterday- Today- Tomorrow
1987Turku, FinlandLearning and Earning through Nature
1988Hampshire, England
1989Greenmount, Antrim, Northern IrelandA Celebration Of Rural Skills and Traditions
1990Gothenburg, SwedenNature and Human Being
1991Edelhof, AustriaProtecting Environment and nature it to protect ourselves
1992De Glind, NetherlandsEurope 1992- It’s just a beginning
1993Melsom, NorwayRural development and cultural identity
1994Drogheda, IrelandEmigration and Migration
1995Edinburgh, ScotlandQualities of Life
1996Zollikofen, SwitzerlandLimits-Encounters
1997Triesdorf, GermanyKeeping Diversity – Forming Europe
1998Horsens, DenmarkGive and take from your youth organisation in Europe
1999Warsaw, PolandYouth unites Europe – chances, opportunities, perspectives
2000Llanfairpwll, WalesBack to the future
2001Nurmes, FinlandNature – Source of creativity
2002Salzburg, AustriaWater – Source of life
2003Flekke, NorwayOcean of Opportunities. Coastal, cultural and social value
2004Antrim, Northern IrelandConquering Conflict Across Cultural Divides
2005Perth, ScotlandExpanding Horizons: One Europe – Many Cultures
2006Druva, LatviaPearls in Contrast – Multicultural Aspects of Rural Youth
2007Bad Sassendorf, GermanyFuture under construction – Youth at work in Europe
2008Landquart, SwitzerlandNature and technology - the challenge for youth in Europe to find the balance
2009Jäneda, EstoniaBeware - Active Youth!
2010Halmstad, SwedenDIY in the countryside: think global, act local, be vocal!
2011Ruše, SloveniaBe active – get better opportunities in life!
2012Żerków, PolandReach Your Potential! Developing Youth Leadership in Rural Communities
2013Gurteen, IrelandGet Involved, Be the Change: Mobilising Rural Communities to Active Citizenship.
2014Port Talbot, WalesTomorrow's World: Creating a sustainable future for you, your organisation and your rural community.
2015 Lambach, Austria Work hand in hand - create your land
2016 Greenmount, Antrim, Northern Ireland Bridging Diversity, Growing Together
2017 Ratnieki, Ligatne, Latvia Active.Inspired.Rural
2018 (rally to be) Scotland

References

  1. ↑ "International Rural Youth Organisations". SALTO-YOUTH. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
  2. ↑ "Rural Youth Europe". Rural Youth Europe.
  3. 1 2 European Youth Forum
  4. 1 2 Youth Employment Action
  5. 1 2 3 "History". Rural Youth Europe. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  6. ↑ Regional Group I
  7. ↑ http://www.nfyfc.org.uk
  8. ↑ Regional Grourp II
  9. ↑ Regional Group III
  10. ↑ Regional Group IV
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