My Motivation Letter to the Membership of the YFJ
In November, the members of the European Youth Forum elect the new Board for the years 2011 and 2012. I've put myself forward as a candidate. Below, my letter of motivation to this post can be found. Europe is a home for more than 100 million young people today: a true value to the societies. Young people are also facing numerous challenges, which have never affected us that much. The consequences of demographic change, migration, the need to create a fair labor market for all, autonomy for the youth – these are only a few of all. On the other hand, the young people’s interest towards taking part in the decisions affecting every one of them has rather shown the tendency to decrease. The European Youth Forum (YFJ) is a democratic, youth-led platform, which aims at being the voice of young people in Europe, where young people are equal citizens and are encouraged and supported to achieve their fullest potential as global citizens. I believe that the YFJ has done a great job in reac...