Development Education Association
The DEA is an umbrella body working with members and partners to raise understanding and awareness of global and sustainable development issues in the UK. It runs a global youth work programme in England, which includes advocacy, research, pilot projects, publications, training, advice and support.
dea@dea.org.uk

National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS)
NCVYS is an England-wide organisation providing a coordinated voice for voluntary youth organisations assisting young people in their personal and social development. NCVYS comprises the networks of 68 National Voluntary Youth Organisations and 56 Local and Regional Councils for Voluntary Youth Services.
mail@ncvys.org.uk

National Youth Agency (NYA)
NYA aims to advance youth work to promote young people’s personal and social development and their voice, influence and place in society. NYA provide resources to improve work with young people and includes pages within their website listing resources for ESD with young people.
nya@nya.org.uk

Northern Ireland

Centre for Global Education, Belfast
A voluntary non-governmental organisation, which uses education to promote sustainable development and social justice both locally and globally. The Centre aims to stimulate discussion and raise awareness of the relationship between Northern Ireland and developing countries.
info@cge.uk.com

Youth Council of Northern Ireland
The Youth Council is a key influencer of youth affairs in Northern Ireland dealing with youth work policy, strategy, resources, curriculum, lobbying and political relationships. Its functions include research, advocacy for young people and the provision of specialist services.
info@youthcouncil-ni.org.uk

Scotland

IDEAS (International Development Education Association of Scotland)
IDEAS is a network of 40 organisations and individuals involved in development education and education for global citizenship across Scotland.
info@ideas-forum.org.uk

Youth Link Scotland
The national youth agency for Scotland, Youth Link promotes the well-being and development of young people in Scotland in a local, national, and global context. Its focus is on supporting youth work and youth service development.
info@youthlink.co.uk

Wales

Cyfanfyd
The Development Education Association for Wales. Through its membership, Cyfanfyd is the leading advocate of development awareness in Wales. It acts as a forum for sharing information and disseminating good practice. It works closely with government bodies and the voluntary and statutory sectors to promote the importance of incorporating a global perspective into formal education, adult education, youth and community work.
info@cyfanfyd.org.uk

The Wales Youth Agency, Cyngor leuenctid Cymru
The Agency supports the development of services to young people throughout Wales. It is an independent grant-aided body and is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. Its purpose is to promote, support and assist the voluntary and maintained sectors of the youth service to develop and improve the quality of youth work practice in Wales.
wya@wya.org.uk

UK organisations

Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council (CYEC)
CYEC promotes exchange visits between groups of young people in the UK and their contemporaries in Commonwealth countries.
mail@cyec.org.uk

Connect Youth International
Connect Youth International is a department of the British Council which promotes and funds non-formal exchanges of young people between the United Kingdom and other countries.
connectyouth.enquiries@britishcouncil.org