TDM 2000 International is a dynamic and inclusive non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting cooperation and collaboration across Europe. As a non-partisan, non-profit entity, we are committed to fostering meaningful connections among youth organizations through the establishment of a vibrant network.

TDM 2000 International is committed to establish an effective network of cooperation between youth organizations through which we shall develop concerted strategies to approach common issues that affect youth, thus becoming a main promoter of the empowerment of young people, youth associations and their communities as a whole.

Since its creation in 2008, the network has significantly flourished and now embraces 22 organizations from 18 different countries. We have successfully coordinated, implemented, supported, and disseminated a wide range of activities and projects, with a primary focus on Education and Training for Capacity Building, International Cooperation for Development, and Mobility for Intercultural Learning.

 

OUR GOALS

Promote a more inclusive learning process that integrates contents non conformant to the dominant culture, thus fostering the development of a bigger respect for cultural diversity
Advocate for a world where peace, intercultural understanding, pluralism, non-discrimination, justice, equal opportunities and solidarity prevail
Encourage young people to acknowledge the importance of their civic engagement and of their prospective role as main actors of social change, therefore promoting a process of empowerment that shall lead to a more active participation of youth in the life and the decision-making processes of their communities
Create and provide tools and opportunities in order to help youngsters in their personal and professional development, fostering consciousness in individual capabilities and developing competences increasingly required by the labour market, thus striving to achieve higher rates of youth employment
Promote strong synergies of cooperation between the public sector, the private sector and civil society through capacity-building, lobbying and advocacy processes in order to ensure socially responsible management and the participation of youth in policy-making
Build a structure of support to youth organizations that stimulates international cooperation for development through the transfer of knowledge and exchange of best practices whilst facilitating reflection and debate at a transnational level