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Our mission is to ignite the potential of young people by fostering leadership and active participation through transformative experiences. We are committed to empowering youth by emphasizing the power of civic engagement and the value of international cooperation, paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.
Youth for Society is a dynamic non-governmental organization that brings together young people and youth workers from diverse backgrounds, ages, social classes, and interests, united by a common goal: to create a better, more inclusive, and friendlier world for all in the 21st century.
We firmly believe that Education, Democracy, Diversity, and Culture are essential to tackling the challenges faced by young people. These pillars not only provide solutions but also open doors to growth, innovation, and creativity, offering transformative opportunities for everyone involved.
We don't just organize projects and events—we actively engage in local communities, student organizations, and school councils, because we believe that democracy starts not with elections, but through everyday actions that empower individuals to make a difference.
"Join Our Learning Transformation." Young people shape a better world not merely for the faceless "everyone," but for their friends, their families, and future generations, driving change with a deep sense of personal connection and responsibility.
Becoming a member of NÜH is simple! Join us to unlock exclusive opportunities, engage in meaningful programs, and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to making a lasting impact and creating positive change. Together, we can build a better future!
See our Code of Conduct.
Take part in youth exchanges, training courses, or volunteering opportunities by exploring the "Calls"
Contribute to organizing or facilitating projects or partner with NÜH as an individual, educator, or organization to support its initiatives.
Become one of our young leaders by creating and managing your own projects, and contributing to impactful initiatives with NÜH.
Tairi’s educational background covers psychology and high interest in non-formal education. In the year 2011 she started as a participant in youth exchanges and over the years has worked out her way of becoming a project writer, coordinator and facilitator. She also did EVS in 2017 and inspired from her personal experience in different projects she works on creating possibilities for young people to step out of the comfort zone and see the beauty of non-formal education and opportunities of Erasmus+.
I’m Natalie. I had my first Erasmus+ experience in 2021 and have been addicted ever since. I have personally seen, how impactful international projects can be and I want more and more young people to have a chance to participate. I have actively participated in NÜHs work since spring 2022. During this time, I have coordinated multiple youth exchanges and ESC volunteers’ projects in Southern Estonia. I’m also studying law with a minor in social work and politics, When I’m not hitting the books, you’ll often find me immersed in embroidery or unwinding with a fun movie
Hi, I’m Ksenija! I first connected with NÜH in May 2022 during a training course, and that experience definitely was life changing. Since then, I’ve been actively involved in a variety of projects—some as a participant, others as part of the organizing team.
I also recently completed my ESC volunteering year in Malta, where I focused on topics I’m passionate about, such as youth work, design and marketing. This year taught me a lot of different skills that I am excited to use in practice in NÜH.
Academically, I have a background in International Business Administration with a major in marketing, but my heart is in creating meaningful experiences for young people and contributing to causes that truly matter
My journey as an ESC volunteer coordinator started when I tutored my first volunteer. Seeing the diversity and fresh perspectives they brought to the kindergarten where I worked, I was hooked. From there, I dove headfirst into coordinating more volunteers. In my everyday life I’m busy as a special education teacher, splitting my time between a school and a kindergarten. On top of that, I team up with another NGO to organize Estonian language lessons for kids—whether they’re from Estonian families abroad or foreign families living here. And when summer rolls around? You’ll find me at youth camps, making the most of sunny days and working with incredible kids. Life’s never boring, and that’s just how I like it!
I’m Aire - a wilderness guide by day and a wannabe event manager by any other time of the day. I had my ESC in Romania back in 2019 and have been roped into this world of possibilities ever since. I am someone who wants to do it all, so I have helped with organising youth exchanges, participated in them and now made my way into helping with coordination of volunteers in NÜH. I am excited to see new faces and help youths discover what the world has to offer for them. I am a strong believer that every young person should seek the possibilities that Erasmus projects, volunteering and just travelling has to offer for them.
I am Marco Santos, originally from Brazil and living in Estonia since 2008. My formal education is related with Political Science and International Relation and I have done a post-graduation in Law.I am active in the youth field since 2001 in different students and political organization and I do professional youth work since 2005 and acting as a non-formal education trainer since 2006. Current I am a free-lancer trainer and a manager of a small training and project management consultant company in Estonia
Hi, my name is Yasin Lossini. I’m a graphic designer and an illustrator. I’ve had the privilege of creating visual designs for NÜH and its partners on various projects. I work as an independent creative on projects that call for branding, editorial design, typography, and illustration. My educational background is in Business Information technology but I’ve embarked on the creative industry as it’s where I’m most happy and able to solve problems creatively.
I am Helena, originally from Tartu, Estonia. I have degrees in social work and psychology. I have been in the youth field since 2011. I started as a member ofinternational student organisation and very soon went to my first Erasmus+ project. After that experience everything changed for me. I started to seek different international opportunities and not late after that wrote also my own first project. Beside that I have been working as youth worker in an open youth center and as an outreach youth worker. Currently I am a freelance project manager/coordinator.
Vladimir is one of the founders of NÜH. He was dealing with various projects focused on youth policy and participation. He was one of the initiators and first chairman of the Tallinn City Youth Council where he have dealt a lot with advocating for youth and children’s rights. Having graduated the law faculty of the University of Tartu he worked as an adviser for the Estonian Chancellor of Justice in the field of children’s rights. In autumn 2017 he became the head of Administration of the Tallinn City Center.
We collaborate with esteemed organizations that share our vision of empowering youth for a better future. Their unwavering support strengthens our mission, helping us create lasting change and open doors to new opportunities for young people worldwide.
Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport. It is not only aimed at students but many audiences from various fields, both formal and informal, in the education and training sectors.
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The ESC is a funding programme of the EU that creates opportunities for young people to volunteer and run their own solidarity projects that benefit communities around Europe.
The Agency takes into account the European context and core values and fulfills the goals and priorities of European and Estonian education and youth policy.
The aim of the organization is to contribute to the development of young people into independent and entrepreneurial individuals, based on the principles of open youth work.
Is a community in South Estonia, where adults with intellectual disability live. In Maarja Külaall residents are like a big family, and they are living together with village workers, who support them intheir everyday life activities.
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Tackles environmental challenges related to the global mismanaged solid waste problem, by mobilising millions of positive-minded people to participate in coordinated local and global actions.
PTNK - Estonian youth centre is a fun place for all young people, which offers a variety of options, and just a nice area where everybody can be yourself.
It aims to strengthen youth participation in decision making at local and regional levels and contribute to the revitalisation of democracy.
We are a youth-focused organization that inspires change by connecting young individuals with transformative programs. Through these opportunities, we foster the development of competencies for cultural understanding and active citizenship, empowering youth to become proactive leaders and change-makers in their communities and beyond.
