About us
The Street of Youth Association is the sister organization of Square of Youth Association. We are a youth organization based in Budapest, Hungary, and composed of Generation Z members, specifically focusing on the challenges, problems, and issues faced by Generation Z youth (18-25 years old youngsters). Our specialty is that we achieve this primarily by focusing on international projects and non-formal education. We believe in the power of non-formal education and in the power of Erasmus+. We understand that Gen Z young people are greatly helped through these project, especially with starting their careers, finding their path, and developing their soft skills.
Our members are exclusively Generation Z youth who want to contribute to their own community and support other young people. In the association, both the management and the local programs, as well as the international projects, are carried out by young people, for young people. We believe this is the most effective way to truly make an impact on the lives of other young people, engage with them and have a positive influence on our environment.
We can identify with the fact that this generation has completely different needs and is driven by different topics compared to previous generations.
Accordingly, there are three topics that we prioritize and consider the most important in our organization: the mental health of Gen Z young people; environment protection and sustainability; and the challenges related to the digital world, particularly social media.
We also believe in youth empowerment. It is important to mention that our association operates on a similar principle to a startup: if any of our members have a good idea or a passion project, the Street of Youth Association provides the opportunity and a supportive environment for them to realize it.
Activities
Although we are a young association, established only in February 2024, our members, who are mostly university students and young professionals, have significant experience as participants in Erasmus+ youth exchanges, training courses, and youth participation projects. We are working to utilize our experience and knowledge to create high-quality non-formal learning mobility opportunities.
Street of Youth Association is a newcomer organization in Erasmus+. However, we are currently working hard on projects in the previously mentioned topics, and we want to tackle the challenges we have experienced with other young people and make an impact on our environment and young peers through non-formal learning.
Regarding the mental health of Gen Z young people, we particularly focus on work-life balance, the challenges around starting careers, and excessive online presence. For the latter, a podcast series is in the pipeline, led by young people and featuring experts, which is currently in the planning phase.
Regarding environmental protection and sustainability, the topics of climate anxiety, sustainable habits, and climate activism are of particular concern to our organization and members. We are currently preparing an Erasmus+ youth exchange aimed at developing sustainable habits, which may take place in 2025.
Regarding the challenges arising from digitalization among young people, our focus is on the conscious use of social media, mindful media consumption and critical thinking, as well as screen time management.
We place special emphasis on organizing as many local programs as possible, or our members and other interested young people so that members can connect offline, such as hiking together, playing soccer, and board games.
As well as promoting Erasmus+, Visegrad, and other international short-term mobility programs, to provide young people with broad opportunities to participate in these initiatives. We have noticed that young people have limited access to these opportunities, and many are not even aware of them. We want to democratize this as much as possible and enable more young people to explore Europe, connect with their European peers, and learn about topics that concern them through non-formal opportunities. We pay special attention to social media in this regard.
Team
President – Levente Fórián
BSc in International Business at BME, Masters in Finance at ELTE
Ran a startup for over a year after winning a competition and got a fund for starting
Active in nature with outdoor activities as well as hikes and trips
Managing partnerships and ongoing projects at local and international level as well
Organizing and participating in local activities of the NGO
Participated in many Erasmus+ project experiences
Vice-President – Gergő Fazekas
BSc in International Business at BME and in Programming at ELTE, Masters in Finance at ELTE
Continuously helps the NGO with IT related tasks and issues
Responsible apart from IT, for future projects capacity planning, organizing and participating in local activities and events
Active in fields of cultural and political dialogues as well as entrepreneurship
Active organiser and member of sport events in local level
Project manager - Bence Bíró
BSC in Business and Management at BME and International Economics MSC at Corvinus University of Budapest
Former startupper, Hungarian Startup University Program finalist
Experience in various youth NGOs as a volunteer
Experience with over 20+ Erasmus+ projects as participant
Facilitated 2 Erasmus+ youth exchange projects
Non-formal learning enthusiast
Our mission
Street of Youth Association is dedicated to supporting Generation Z youth in Budapest and Hungary by addressing their unique challenges and issues through non-formal education and international mobility. We prioritize the topics of mental health, environment, and digital world challenges to equip young people with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive. Our mission is to create an environment where youth can connect, learn, and grow together.
Our Vision
We aim to be a catalyst for the personal and professional growth of Generation Z youth, providing them a space where they can explore their potential, engage in meaningful learning experiences, and drive positive change in their communities and beyond.
"Erasmus+ youth exchange was an incredible journey. I learned a lot about teamwork, leadership, and cultural diversity. The memories and connections I made are invaluable and gave a lot to me. Thank you Street of Youth Association!"
Enikő, former participant
"Participating in Erasmus+ was one of the best decisions I ever made. It challenged me, taught me new skills, and allowed me to see the world through a different lens."
Gábor, former participant
"SYA gave me the opportunity to take part in my first Erasmus+ youth exchange. It was an amazing and surely not the last one I was participated on."
Henrik, former participant
"I cannot recommend the Erasmus+ youth exchange enough. It was a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with young people from different countries, enhance my language skills, and grow both personally and professionally."
Petra, former participant
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