International Youth Day
International Youth Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999, with the aim of drawing attention to the issues affecting young people around the world and raising awareness of the importance of their involvement in global development.
Young people face a range of complex challenges that shape their perspectives and opportunities for the future. Recognizing these challenges, the Government of the Azores acknowledges the importance of youth as agents of change for the future and is committed to investing in young people to promote sustainable social, cultural, and economic development.
It is a day to celebrate achievements, recognize challenges, and support the aspirations and future projects of young people, as well as the organizations that work for or with youth.
Financial Support | International Youth Day 2026
Parish councils of the Autonomous Region of the Azores can now apply for financial support for the development of activities aimed at young people, within the framework of International Youth Day 2026.
The application period for technical and financial cooperation for the year 2026 is open under Regional Legislative Decree No. 6/2024/A, of August 8.
Within the scope of the Regional Directorate for Youth, projects may be submitted that promote:
- Cultural, sports, and recreational events associated with International Youth Day
- Leisure time activities
- Emotional intelligence workshops
- Initiatives for the prevention of addictive behaviors
Applications:
Applications are open until April 22, 2026, and must be submitted through the Local Government Cooperation Portal.
Consult the project evaluation criteria HERE
