Portorož Youth Health Forum
Date: 21 – 26 February 2023 (travel days included),
Location: Portorož, Slovenia
Themes: Public Health, Youth Health, Youth Engagement, Youth Work
Working language: English
In order to empower youth activists that have the mission to improve the health of the population, we need to strengthen their knowledge and skills, which are best developed at an early age. Youth (health) organizations and organizations for youth health play a key role in accessing young people and empowering them through the development of their competencies.
By introducing healthy policies, youth organizations can ensure a healthy environment, safe and secure spaces and encourage the innovative spirit of young people.
The activity is part of the YHO Annual Work plan supported by European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe.
The partner participation is supported by Erasmus+ of the European Union trough Movit
Idea and aims
The aim of the Portorož Youth Health Forum 2022, is to empower and improve the skills of youth health professionals and youth workers by building their capacity on health prevention and promotion, research, networking, advocacy, campaigning and policy making.
The main goals of Portorož Youth Health Forum are to:
- To improve participants' skills on how to develop and implement youth health interventions, design innovative health solutions for young people and to create and run effective advocacy campaigns to influence policy-making and increase the meaningful involvement of young people in health;
- To create a declaration on European youth health work, supported by statements and recommendations for governments, academies and international organizations.
- To create a forum for cooperation and innovation in youth health that will support youth participation, strengthen an international perspective and global understanding among participants on young people’s health problems and inspire and empower participants to take action to promote the health of young people in their local communities and among peers.
- Empower the participants with the necessary tools to engage in advocating for more comprehensive health policies at regional, national and international levels;
Participation Fee
The participation fee covers the conference pack, local travel and lunches for the duration of the event. The participation fee varies upon the time of your application/ registration. You can lower your participation fee by applying early – see the different fees below.
Representatives of YHO member organizations | Non-governmental Organizations and Students | Public bodies, Regular and non-European participants | |
Early birds: | 100 €
| 250€
| 350€
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Regular applicants: until 10th February 2023 | 150€
| 350€
| 450€
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Late applicants: | 200€
| 450€
| 550€
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A refund of 100 € is possible for organizations that are interested in becoming members of YHO- please contact us for details until the 1st February at secretary.general@yho.network.
Travel and Accomodation Costs
The participants cover their own travel costs to and from the venue in Slovenia and their accommodation. We can assist you with the reservation of the accommodation in a 4* hotel.
Nearby airports
Selection process and confirmation of attendance
The applicants that have no connection to the Alcohol nor Tobacco Industry (it is a mandatory declaration during the application process below) are considered approved after the participation fee has been paid.
Selected participants will receive the confirmation by email with a Welcome pack and information for the transfer of the participation fee in three working days after the application has been submitted. Your place at the conference will be guaranteed after the receipt of the participation fee or booked tickets confirmation.
The spots for the conference are limited and participants will be accepted, based on the “first come, first served” basis.
