Shokkin Group International is a not-for-profit organization representing a network of international partners registered in April 2015 in Estonia. The network is composed of youth organizations, free-lance youth workers and trainers, institutions connected to youth and active in Europe. The network enables its members to develop, exchange and spread innovative practices in youth work and education at both local and international level.
Mission
The network’s mission is to improve the quality of youth work and education in Europe by providing a platform for development and exchange of tools and expertise, and foster reliable partnerships among grassroots youth organizations in order to achieve a positive social impact.
Vision
Shokkin Group International is a network of youth organizations that enables its members to be the number one choice as quality youth work providers among local and international institutions.
Which is achieved by:
- Using a common support system to increase their impact on the local communities they operate in.
- Being a part of a consistent and reliable network of international partners.
- Developing and implementing international projects with the help of a variety of programmes and funds available for Europe.
- Developing and implementing innovative projects using effective and quality-oriented methodology.
- Creating and sharing effective tools and methods in the frame of non-formal learning.
- Be inspired by the organizations in the network and being part of the “imagine, inspire, act” mentality.
Values
The network has a set of values by which it operates and sustains quality partnership:
- Hunger for experience and development
Member organizations strive for exploring new opportunities to make social impact and new methods to involve young people in their activities. - Creativity and innovation
Member organizations find innovative approaches to relevant topics, developing activities with a socially-conscious mindset. - Equality of members and mutual respect
Member organizations are treated equally and mutual respect lays a base principle for the network’s work. - Inclusive and participatory approach to work
Member organizations are inclusive in their daily work and activities, being open to involve young people from various backgrounds and develop activities together with them. - Value of diversity and Intercultural cooperation
Member organizations believe in the importance of unity and in the enriching aspects that intercultural cooperation and diverse environments bring. - Trust and reliability
Cooperation in the network is based on trust and all members share a similar mindset and morale towards youth work, international cooperation and partnership included in the network’s ethical standard. - Empowerment and exchange
Member organizations support each other through experience and expertise exchange and empower young people by providing opportunities for valuable learning experiences. - Political and religious independence
The network and its members act as independent youth organizations not representing any political or religious views.
