Donors and Partners
WSCF-Europe works closely with other ecumenical, faith-based and youth organisations in Europe, and with a number of European institutions with a vivid focus on youth work and youth issues. We value these relationships, as they contribute to enhancing our mission of building a just and peaceful world for everyone and supporting young people across Europe.
European Youth Foundation
of the Council of Europe
The majority of projects organised by WSCF-Europe are financially supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. The European Youth Foundation is one of our oldest partners, supporting our work on human rights education, intercultural dialogue, peace-building and anti-discrimination. We also receive administrative support through the Foundation’s Structural Grants.
European Youth Foundation
of the Council of Europe
The Youth Department of the Council of Europe is one of our key strategic partners, hosting yearly WSCF-Europe seminars and study sessions at its youth centres in Strasbourg and Budapest. Over the past twenty years, we have received educational and financial support to strengthen our work on gender and environmental issues, promoting democracy and the rule of law, combating hate speech and intolerance.
European Commission, through its Erasmus+ Programme
The European Commission, through its Erasmus+ Programme (former Youth in Action Programme), has supported our administrative costs over the past twenty years. The structural grants under KA3 – Civil Society Cooperation cover the salaries for our staff and funding for the statutory meetings.
Conference of
European Churches
The Conference of European Churches is a fellowship bringing together 114 churches from Orthodox, Protestant and Anglican traditions, from all over Europe, for dialogue, advocacy and joint action. WSCF-Europe has a status of Organisation in Partnership with the Conference of European Churches, working with them closely on a number of areas, including human rights, ecclesiology and mission.
Ecumenical Youth
Council in Europe
The Ecumenical Youth Council in Europe is a network of young Christians promoting the unity of Christianity throughout all of Europe. WSCF-Europe works closely with the Ecumenical Youth Council to organise joint events and seminars for the ecumenical community in Europe.
Religions for Peace
Europe – European
Interfaith Youth Network
The European Interfaith Youth Network (EIYN) of Religions for Peace (RfP) is a platform for youth organisations representing all the religions found in Europe, advancing common action for peace. WSCF-Europe representatives are actively involved in the Religions for Peace work internationally and at European level. Currently, some WSCF-Europe members also sit on the International Youth Committee and Executive Body of Religions for Peace Europe.
Forum of European
Muslim Youthand
Student Organisations
The Forum of European Muslim Youth and Student Organisations is a platform which enables co-operation between Muslim youth from all the different countries and cultures within Europe. WSCF-Europe works closely with the Forum on joint events and campaigns on various topics relating to human rights and interfaith dialogue.
World Association for Christian Communication
The World Association for Christian Communication is a non-governmental organisation that builds on communication rights in order to promote social justice. WSCF-Europe is part of a number of working and thematic groups led by the World Association for Christian Communication and partners with the Association to deliver various programmes.
European Christian
Environmental Network
The European Christian Environmental Network works closely with the Conference of European Churches and promotes sharing, cooperation, action and theological reflection across different countries and traditions in caring for creation. WSCF-Europe is part of and contributes to the network’s work on eco-justice and advocacy on climate change and ecological issues.