Fédération Internationale des Jeunes Citoyens

What Fédération Internationale des Jeunes Citoyens does

Fédération Internationale des Jeunes Citoyens (IFYC/FIJC) is a France-based non-profit NGO (headquartered in Lille, 9 staff) dedicated to youth civic engagement and consultative democracy. Its roots trace to 2016 with the creation of a high-school debate club on Radio PFM in Arras; the federation was formally constituted in Summer 2021 and has since been recognized as an official UNESCO Club (November 2021) and as the 61st observer member of the UNESCO 2005 Convention (February 2023). The organization recruits and trains young citizens under 30 through a free, 13-workshop turnkey training program available in five languages (French, English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese), then funnels graduates into ActualiTeams — local groups of at least four young citizens that conduct citizen consultations at municipal, regional, national, and international scales, coordinated through an International Parliament with rotating presidency.

The product surface is built around a digital civic-education platform comprising: (i) the 13-workshop training course, (ii) the IFYC Observatory (a database of citizen consultations accessible via Google Sites-hosted script), (iii) the ActualiTeam network operating on Google Workspace with Google Meet for meetings and Upmeet for automated multilingual transcription/translation, (iv) the Citizenship Tree educational card game sold at 9€ (France) / 19€ (EU), and (v) member services (advocacy accreditation, project financing, IFYC Radio, European Service, Legal Affairs) delivered via a S2 Yapla member portal. Distribution channels are primarily self-serve (multilingual website) supplemented by a Radio Campus partnership network (Paris, Lille, Bordeaux, Arras) and direct institutional engagement with UNESCO, UN ECOSOC, and the Council of Europe.

IFYC operates as a non-profit and is not venture-backed. Revenue is generated from three streams: annual membership dues, donations/sponsorships (including adult patrons over 30 sponsoring ActualiTeams), and merchandise sales (primarily the card game). Pricing for the core training is free; merchandise uses unit pricing by region; personalized workshop facilitation is offered from 9€. Customer segments are essentially distributed individuals (young citizens) and small volunteer youth groups rather than enterprise customers, with institutional relationships (UNESCO, UN, Council of Europe) functioning as recognition/partnership channels rather than paying accounts.

Name

Fédération Internationale des Jeunes Citoyens

Legal name

Fédération Internationale des Jeunes Citoyens

Website

https://fijc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fédération Internationale des Jeunes Citoyens (IFYC/FIJC) is a Lille-based non-profit NGO that trains young citizens under 30 in consultative democracy through a free 13-workshop curriculum and coordinates them into ActualiTeams (local youth groups) across 15+ countries linked to UNESCO, UN ECOSOC, and Council of Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Civic Engagement and Consultative Democracy Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

United Nations System & Specialized Agencies (BPADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA), Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Youth civic engagement
• Consultative democracy training
• Citizen participation programs
• Non-formal civic education
• International youth federation

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Young citizens join as members through an annual membership process, paying dues to support the federation's operations and programs.
2. Donations and Sponsorship: The federation accepts donations and sponsorships, with patrons (over 30 years old) able to sponsor ActualiTeams. A sponsorship request document is available on the website.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of educational merchandise including citizenship card games (9€ in France, 19€ in EU, varies outside EU) and printed training materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fédération Internationale des Jeunes Citoyens (IFYC/FIJC) is a non-profit international federation that trains young citizens under 30 in consultative democracy through a free 13-workshop curriculum and organizes them into local youth groups called ActualiTeams. These teams participate in citizen consultations at regional, national, and international scales, with the federation providing advocacy accreditation, an online Observatory of consultations, project financing, and institutional representation at UNESCO, UN ECOSOC, and the Council of Europe. Core revenue-generating activities include annual membership fees, donations, sponsorships by adult patrons, and merchandise such as the Citizenship Tree card game.

Product overview

IFYC operates as a global civic engagement network offering a structured training program (13 workshops) that leads to membership in ActualiTeams - local youth groups that participate in citizen consultations tracked through the IFYC Observatory. The ecosystem includes project financing services, advocacy accreditation, IFYC Radio for broadcasts, European coordination, and Legal Affairs support. The International Parliament provides governance. The platform is accessible in multiple languages (French, English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese) with Yapla-based membership and event management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ActualiTeams: Local teams of young citizens (under 30) who engage in civic participation and consultative democracy at regional, national, and international levels. Each ActualiTeam is composed of at least 4 active young citizens.

Products and services

• Turnkey Training (Formation Clé En Main) A free, multilingual citizen training course consisting of 13 workshops covering consultative democracy, civic engagement mechanisms, and international institutions. Users progress through workshops 1-13 and can join the federation after completion. Open to young citizens under 30 globally.
• ActualiTeams (Youth Civic Engagement Groups) Local teams of at least 4 young citizens (under 30) who organize citizen consultations, conduct research, and advocate for civic engagement at regional, national, and international levels. Each team is sponsored by an adult mentor and represented in the International Parliament.
• IFYC Observatory Digital platform tracking citizen consultations conducted by IFYC and other institutions. Members access consultation calls and submit research contributions through this platform.
• Project Financing Services Multi-level support for member projects: local, national, and international project financing with reimbursement services and end-of-project reporting requirements. Targeted to IFYC members and ActualiTeams.
• Advocacy Services Accreditation and support for ActualiTeams to conduct advocacy operations with regional, national, and international institutions (UNESCO, Council of Europe, UN).
• IFYC Radio Radio broadcasting service allowing members to share activities on IFYC radio and social networks, including student debate programs on Radio Campus Paris, Lille, Bordeaux, and Radio PFM.
• European Service Accreditation and coordination service for ActualiTeams participating in European-level initiatives and institutions, including the Council of Europe.
• Legal Affairs Department Legal support and advisory services for members on association and civic engagement matters.
• Citizenship Tree Card Game Educational card game synthesizing citizenship knowledge into a tree format, available for purchase (9€ in France, 19€ in EU/UK/Switzerland) for sharing with students, colleagues, families, and friends.
• IFYC Annual Membership Annual membership system with national representatives elected yearly. Members can become administrators, sponsors (over 30), or active participants in ActualiTeams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 61st observer member elected at UNESCO 2005 Convention (February 2023)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNESCO 2005 Convention (Observer Status)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Elected as 61st observer member of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions at the 15th intergovernmental committee meeting, approved by 31 member states. Participation includes civil society forum, 1-minute speaking rights before votes.
• Council of EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Invited to the General Assembly of INGOs of the Council of Europe in October 2022. Engages in European-level civic consultation and advocacy.
• United Nations (ECOSOC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Interview with Director of NGO Department of Economic and Social Affairs at UN ECOSOC. Goal to become associate member by 2023 and official observer member by 2025. Enables participation in UN conventions and consultations.
• UNESCO (French National Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2021Official recognition as UNESCO Club by the French National Commission for UNESCO since November 2021. Enables access to UNESCO networks including 4127+ NGOs in 83 member states, 180+ associated schools, and 850+ university chairs.
• Radio Campus ParisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for youth debate programming. ActualiTeam Paris conducts student debate program on Radio Campus Paris.
• Radio Campus LilleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for youth debate programming. ActualiTeam Lille created in 2020 as student debate radio program on Radio Campus Lille.
• Radio Campus BordeauxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for youth debate programming. ActualiTeam Bordeaux created in Summer 2021.
• Columbia UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActualiTeam New York created in June 2022 as debate group for students at Columbia University in New York.
• Cambridge UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDebate group established at Cambridge University in Summer 2021.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AIESEC: Global youth-run organization operating in 100+ countries, focused on leadership development and cross-cultural exchange. Comparable in scale of international youth network, though AIESEC's emphasis is on professional exchange rather than consultative democracy.
• iEARN (International Education and Resource Network): Global non-profit network of schools and youth organizations collaborating on civic and educational projects in over 140 countries. Comparable as a youth-led international network delivering civic/global education curricula across borders.
• United Nations Youth Delegate Programme: UN-supported initiative placing young delegates in national delegations to the UN General Assembly and other forums. Directly comparable as a youth representation channel into formal UN/UNESCO consultative processes.
• European Youth Forum: Independent European umbrella organization representing youth NGOs to EU institutions, with consultative status at the Council of Europe, UN, and UNESCO. Directly comparable as a youth-led federation pursuing institutional advocacy and policy influence, though operating at greater scale.
• European Youth Parliament: International non-profit offering peer-to-peer educational programs that enable young Europeans to engage with political and cultural topics. Comparable as a youth civic education network running multilingual training programs across multiple European countries.

Emerging players

• TakingITGlobal: Canadian-based social enterprise providing digital platforms and programs for youth civic engagement globally. Comparable as a digital-first youth civic engagement organization, though operating at smaller scale and with different geographic focus.
• Youth for Climate (Fridays for Future): Global youth-led movement mobilizing young people around climate advocacy with international institutional engagement. Comparable as a youth-driven advocacy network interfacing with international bodies, but focused on a single issue (climate).

Broad incumbents

• European Movement International: Larger, established pro-European advocacy organization engaging with Council of Europe and EU institutions. Comparable in its consultative status and civic engagement mission, but broader in scope (general European integration) and historically more established.
• JCI (Junior Chamber International): Global non-profit for young professionals and citizens in 100+ countries focused on leadership development and community impact. Comparable as a youth-led international federation with consultative status at the UN, though much larger and more established.
• Do Something: Large US-based non-profit mobilizing young people in social action and civic campaigns. Comparable in mission to drive youth civic participation but focused on US national campaigns rather than multilateral institutional advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=GFvnk1IEuoA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fijc

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

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