YesEuropa

What YesEuropa does

YesEuropa is a non-profit program operated by Asociación Building Bridges, a Madrid-based NGO (NGO/ONG) founded in 2008 that acts as an officially accredited sending and coordinating organization for European Union mobility programs targeting young people aged 18-30. The organization facilitates access to fully-funded international volunteering placements, Erasmus+ scholarships, European Solidarity Corps projects, and Erasmus internships, with destinations spanning 40+ countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, Oceania, and the Middle East. Its core product surface consists of international volunteering, scholarships for short-term courses and study visits, internship placements, and European Solidarity Corps placements that cover travel, accommodation, meals, language courses, pocket money, and insurance.

Operating with a lean team of approximately 20 employees and a community-led go-to-market model, YesEuropa relies on word-of-mouth, testimonials, and organic social engagement across its website (yeseuropa.org), a dedicated iOS and Android app, Facebook (18,000+ followers), Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, WhatsApp, and email. Distribution is anchored by official European Commission accreditations (PIC 948821118 and SVE Accreditation 2014-1-ES02-KA110-004967) and complementary partnerships with municipal, regional, and national Spanish institutions (Ayuntamiento de Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Injuve, SEPIE) and international networks (CCIVS, EYCA, Anna Lindh Foundation, Civicus).

The revenue model blends (1) administrative/grant funding flows from European Commission programs (Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps), (2) paid course revenue from the YesEuropa Academy subsidiary and related training programs (e.g., 'Curso gestión de proyectos europeos'), and (3) participant fees starting at €140 for short-term summer volunteering outside the EU. Augmented offerings include Radio YesEuropa, a European Solidarity Corps-co-financed youth radio platform launched in 2021, and free MOOC-style online courses. Since inception the organization has executed 200+ European projects and placed 1,500+ participants abroad.

Name

YesEuropa

Legal name

Asociación Building Bridges

Website

https://yeseuropa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YesEuropa is a Madrid-based non-profit NGO (Asociación Building Bridges) that facilitates Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, and short-term international volunteering placements for Spanish residents aged 18-30 across 40+ countries. Revenue comes from EU grant administration, paid Academy courses, and small program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mobility and International Volunteering Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Unpaid/Volunteer-Linked Work Placement Programs (EDAIAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Third-Party Placement & Matching Agencies (EDAIAFAC)

Keywords

• International volunteering programs
• Erasmus scholarships coordination
• European Solidarity Corps
• Youth mobility programs
• European project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. European Commission Grants Administration: YesEuropa serves as a sending organization for European Commission programs (Erasmus+, Cuerpo Europeo Solidaridad), facilitating grant funding for participants. The organization appears to receive administrative support or program fees from these EU initiatives.
2. Course Fees and Training Programs: They offer paid courses such as 'Curso gestión de proyectos europeos' (European project management course) and 'Estudiar y trabajar en Europa' (Study and work in Europe) for fees.
3. Volunteering Program Fees: Short-term volunteering programs outside EU countries charge fees starting from €140.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

YesEuropa, a program of Asociación Building Bridges, is an accredited sending organization that places young people (18-30 years old) into European Commission-funded mobility opportunities. Its core offerings are international volunteering placements (European Solidarity Corps and short-term work camps), Erasmus+ scholarships for short courses and study visits, and Erasmus internships in European companies, supplemented by paid online courses via YesEuropa Academy. Participants receive pre-departure support, application guidance, and ongoing mentoring throughout their placements, with EU-funded programs covering travel, accommodation, meals, language courses, and pocket money.

Product overview

YesEuropa is a non-profit organization powered by Asociación Building Bridges that offers a comprehensive platform for international mobility programs. The core offering consists of volunteering placements (Cuerpo Europeo Solidaridad), Erasmus scholarships (Becas Erasmus), and internship programs (Prácticas Erasmus) for young people aged 18-30. These services are supplemented by YesEuropa Academy for online learning, free online courses, and Radio YesEuropa for youth engagement. The organization operates as an intermediary, facilitating access to EU-funded programs that cover all participant costs including travel, accommodation, meals, language courses, and pocket money.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YesEuropa Academy: Educational platform offering courses on European project management, studying and working in Europe, and cultural management courses.
• Radio YesEuropa

Products and services

• Voluntariado Internacional (International Volunteering) International volunteering programs connecting young people aged 18-30 with projects abroad, including European Solidarity Corps long-term placements and short-term work camps (voluntariado corto) across Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the U.S.
• Becas Erasmus (Erasmus+ Scholarships) Erasmus+ scholarships for short-term courses, seminars, study visits, and exchanges across Europe, fully funded by the European Commission and covering travel, accommodation, meals, and course fees for participants.
• Prácticas Erasmus (Erasmus Internships) Internship grants placing young people in European companies for professional experience and mobility, administered under the Erasmus+ framework.
• Cuerpo Europeo Solidaridad (European Solidarity Corps Placements) Fully-funded European Solidarity Corps volunteering placements for EU residents under 30, covering travel, accommodation, food, language courses, pocket money, insurance, and tutoring throughout the placement.
• YesEuropa Academy (Online Courses and Training) Online learning platform offering paid courses (e.g., 'Curso gestión de proyectos europeos', 'Estudiar y trabajar en Europa'), subsidized 'cursos bonificados' training, and free MOOCs on European project and cultural management topics for individuals and youth workers.
• Radio YesEuropa Podcast and radio project produced by five young volunteers from Madrid covering debates and discussions on European topics; published via YouTube and podcast channels and co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funding and accreditation source. YesEuropa is officially accredited (PIC 948821118) and partners with the European Commission through Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programs, receiving support and recognition for their youth mobility initiatives.
• Ayuntamiento de Madrid (Madrid City Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Youth Department of Madrid City Council for projects and funding. Collaborative since 2016 with subsidized projects.
• Comunidad de MadridmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partnership for youth programs and European projects. Projects subsidized in 2016.
• Injuve (Instituto de la Juventud de España)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Youth Institute partnership providing support and recognition for international youth mobility programs.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Erasmus+ partner organization. Accredited since 2014 for Service Volunteering (SVE) and continuing through Erasmus+ program iterations.
• Cuerpo Europeo de Solidaridad (European Solidarity Corps)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficially accredited sending organization for European Solidarity Corps volunteering projects.
• SEPIE (Servicio Español para la Internacionalización de la Educación)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish national agency partnership for Erasmus+ program coordination. Subsidized projects in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
• CCIVS (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network membership for coordinating international voluntary service projects.
• Anna Lindh FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the Spanish network of the Anna Lindh Foundation for intercultural dialogue across the Euro-Mediterranean region.
• EYCA (European Youth Card Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork membership for youth solidarity platforms across Europe.
• EVEREUROPE NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwn network of entities collaborating on European projects.
• CivicusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the European network for promoting citizen participation.
• Citizens for EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance of European organizations fostering European citizenship.
• Universidad de SalamancaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for distributing scholarship opportunities for Latin American students, including 50 scholarships for undergraduate studies in 2018/2019 with Banco Santander sponsorship.
• Seguros ErasmusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance partnership to provide mandatory Erasmus program insurance coverage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Projects Abroad: International volunteer and internship placement organization operating across multiple continents. Comparable for-profit model offering paid volunteer placements, internships, and gap-year programs for young people.
• AIESEC: Global youth-run organization facilitating international volunteering and internship placements for young people aged 18-30. Directly comparable to YesEuropa's Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps placement model, with a much larger global footprint.
• Erasmus Student Network (ESN): European student-led network supporting Erasmus+ participants through mobility programs. Closely aligned with YesEuropa's mission of facilitating young people's access to European mobility and grants.
• InterExchange: US-based non-profit administering J-1 visa exchange visitor programs and au pair placements. Comparable cultural-exchange intermediary model targeting young people seeking international experience.
• IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience): Global non-profit facilitating international paid traineeships for students. Similar model of placing young people in international mobility programs with administrative support and host-network infrastructure.
• CCIVS (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service): International network of voluntary service organizations coordinating short- and long-term volunteering projects. YesEuropa is a member and competes for volunteer placements within the same international voluntary service segment.

Emerging players

• Volunteer Forever: Online platform aggregating international volunteer and internship opportunities with fundraising support. Emerging digital competitor in the same volunteer-placement discovery layer that YesEuropa addresses.
• Worldpackers: Online marketplace connecting travelers with volunteer work opportunities worldwide. Tech-enabled competitor focused on the same volunteer-placement use case YesEuropa serves, particularly for short-term international placements.

Broad incumbents

• European Solidarity Corps (EU program): EU-managed program that YesEuropa is accredited under. Functions as the upstream incumbent; YesEuropa is a sending organization within this ecosystem of accredited intermediaries.

Regional players

• Youth Workers Alliance (EYCA member orgs): EYCA member organizations across Europe offering youth mobility benefits and discounts. Adjacent peer serving the same 18-30 demographic for international experience, though with broader lifestyle benefits rather than placement focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yeseuropa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUbBYvFCNge7_zf8kV4iKbA
• Facebookfacebook.com/voluntarioseuropeos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yes-europa
• Instagraminstagram.com/yes_europa

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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