RuralYouthFuture: Paving the Way for Sustainable Rural Development

RuralYouthFuture aims to enhance the efficacy of youth employment policies for sustainable rural development.

This ambitious endeavor unites municipal, regional, and national entities in a common goal: addressing the unique needs of young individuals in rural territories. By reducing inequalities with their urban peers and combating aging and depopulation, RuralYouthFuture seeks to forge a brighter future.

4 things you need to know about us

We aspire to:

• Reduce inequalities between rural and urban areas in terms of youth employment opportunities.
• Combat depopulation and ageing in rural regions by attracting and retaining a talented and youthful workforce.
• Empower young individuals in rural territories by providing them with abundant job opportunities and improved working conditions.
• Foster sustainable rural development through the promotion of digital skills and emerging work models.

Meet our team

• Galicia Europe Foundation, Spain
• General Directorate of Youth, Participation and Volunteer, Spain
• Association Centre for Sustainability and Economic Growth, Bulgaria
• Municipality of Peshtera, Bulgaria
• Smart House, Institution For Research And Sustainable Development Martjanci, Slovenia
• University of Latvia, Latvia
• Association of Municipalities of Tartu County, Estonia
• Portuguese Institute of Sports and Youth, Portugal
• KMOP Policy Center ASBL, Belgium 
• The Regional Development Agency Backa, Serbia | Discovery partner