Eudy

EUDY (European Union of the Deaf Youth) is a European nonprofit organization for, by, and of young Deaf persons. They represent the interests of all young Deaf people across Europe, including minorities within the deaf community.

EUDY operates primarily in youth work—the core field where they enhance deaf youth programming across the continent. Their work includes:

• •Youth camps organized in three age categories: 9-12, 13-17, and 18-30 years old
• •Training programs accessible to all deaf young people
• •Networking between national deaf youth organizations
• •Erasmus+ mobility support and coordination
• •Advocacy at the European Union level on deaf youth policy

The board, staff, and trainer pool are entirely composed of deaf persons aged 18-30. Currently staffed by three people (two full-time, one freelancer), EUDY reaches approximately 800,000 Deaf sign language users across the EU.

EUDY operates in English and International Sign—critical because 31 national sign languages exist across the EU (compared to 24 spoken languages). International Sign serves as the bridge language for transnational meetings and European-wide activities.

"The youth of today are the future adults of tomorrow"—EUDY's approach to building leadership and opportunities for young Deaf people across Europe.

EUDY collaborates with: - Frontrunners (Denmark-based international leadership program) - World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section - European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters - European Deaf Students' Union

Each year EUDY runs granted projects including: - European Year of Skills initiatives - Deaf Youth Against Cyberbullying campaigns - Deaf Youth Fighting Against Climate Change content - EU Youth Goals alignment projects - Make It Work! employment/skills programs

Host organizations for camps are selected through their General Assemblies, ensuring member participation in decision-making.