European Solidarity Corps interim evaluation: A unique driver for solidarity and volunteering in Europe
Last updated on Tuesday, 01/04/2025 Find all information about the European Solidarity Corps interim evaluation below. On 1 April 2025, the European Commission officially adopted the Interim Evaluation of the European Solidarity Corps 2021-2027 , as well as the final evaluations of the previous programmes (European Solidarity Corps 2018-2020 and EU Aid Volunteers 2014-2020). They reaffirm the programme’s crucial role in fostering youth engagement, social cohesion, and solidarity across Europe. A transformative programme for young people Since its launch in 2016 and its establishment as an EU-funded programme in 2018, the European Solidarity Corps has been a key driver of civic youth engagement. The initiative provides young people with opportunities to volunteer in projects across and beyond Europe. With an initial budget of €375.6 million (2018-2020) and €1.009 billion allocated for 2021-2027, the Corps has empowered more than 100,000 young ...