About us

The National Ukrainian Youth Association is a union that brings together Ukraine's largest youth organizations to promote youth participation in public life for the formation of civil society and the sustainable development of our state.

Our mission, vision, and values

Mission

Promote youth participation in public life to foster civil society and sustainable development in Ukraine

Vision

One in four young people is involved in public life* and shapes youth policy

*public life — informal initiatives, youth councils, youth organizations, volunteering, youth wings of political parties, religious associations

Trust

Freedom

Love / humanity

Dignity

Safe environment

Honesty

Transparency

Ukraine

Openness

Areas of work

Advocacy

We develop and provide expert support for key youth policy documents — from The Law ‘On the Basic Principles of Youth Policy’ and the section on youth participation in local government reform to subordinate legislation and the State Concept for Civic Education.

Partnership

We are actively developing cooperation with international partners. NUYA is a member of the European Youth Information and Counseling Agency (ERYICA)

Research

We examine the state of youth policy, identify the needs of young people, and use the data to formulate recommendations for decisions at the community and national levels on how to carry out more effective youth work.