Vidiecky parlament mladých na Slovensku
VPMS | Slovakia
Institution Bio
Vidiecky parlament mladých na Slovensku (VPMS) is a Slovak civic association and national platform for young people from rural areas. It brings together rural youth, community actors, municipalities and partner organisations with the aim of strengthening rural communities, improving quality of life in rural areas and supporting young people to participate actively in local and regional development.
VPMS works through youth, community, educational, cultural and social activities, with a strong focus on involving young citizens in public life. Its work connects non-formal education, civic participation, rural development, environmental protection, sustainability and cooperation with public and non-governmental institutions in Slovakia and abroad.
The organisation has practical experience in international cooperation and EU-funded projects, including Erasmus+, CERV, Horizon Europe and rural-development initiatives. VPMS is also the host organisation of the Europe Direct Banskobystrický región centre, strengthening its capacity to communicate EU opportunities, engage citizens and connect European priorities with local and rural communities. Its team and partners contribute expertise in stakeholder engagement, communication and dissemination, EU policy and programme implementation, community-based learning and the mobilisation of young people in rural regions.
Within RestaCOVE, VPMS is a project partner bringing the rural youth and community-development perspective into the field of sustainable collective catering and restaurants. It supports stakeholder engagement in Slovakia, contributes to communication and dissemination, and helps connect sustainable food systems, green skills, local resources and youth employment opportunities in rural areas.
Key Facts
Type: Civic Association / Rural Youth Organisation | Focus: rural youth, participation, sustainability and rural development | Europe Direct: host organisation of Europe Direct Banskobystrický región | Programmes: Erasmus+, CERV, Horizon Europe and rural initiatives