Council of Europe

Council of Europe – Quality Label for Youth Centres

In 2016, Destelheide was awarded the Quality Label for Youth Centres by the Council of Europe. As a labeled center, we are committed to promoting themes such as democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, both in our operations and activities.

This quality label is awarded at the European level to centers focusing on youth work and non-formal learning. These centers must be linked to national governments and have their own infrastructure (including catering and accommodation facilities) capable of organizing activities with youth groups. To be awarded the quality label, each center must also have its own educational team to develop (international) activities within its own profile.

The Council of Europe ensures that the values they prioritize in their European policy are reflected in the entire operation of the recognized centers. These values mainly include tolerance, accessibility, sustainability, customer friendliness, participation, intercultural learning, and social inclusion.

For more information, visit the website of the Quality Label for Youth Centres.

Platform for Youth Centres

On the Platform for Youth Centres of the Council of Europe, international youth centers that have obtained or aim to obtain the Quality Label come together to collaborate and initiate international projects.

For more information, visit the website of the European Platform for Youth Centres.

During a study visit to Belgium in 2026, Ukrainian partners discovered how Destelheide, Hanenbos and de Hoge Rielen operate within the Council of Europe Quality Label framework. Read how these practices inspire similar initiatives in Ukraine.

Annual Training for Educational Staff

As part of the Quality Label for Youth Centres, a delegation from Destelheide attended training sessions in Budapest, Hungary (2016), Marienthal, Luxembourg (2018), Plovdiv, Bulgaria (2019), Berlin, Germany (2020), Budapest, Hungary (2022-2023).