Protection and safety of young people involved in the EU Youth in Action projects are important principles of the Programme. All young persons participating in the EU Youth in Action Programme deserve the opportunity to achieve their full potential in terms of social, emotional and spiritual development. This can only be assured in a safe environment which respects and protects rights of young persons and safeguards and promotes their welfare.

The fundamental objective is to ensure that all those who work together with young people recognise a duty to safeguard the protection of young people and are able to fulfil this duty. To this end the Guidelines for Good practice were developed in order to enable each promoter participating in the EU Youth in Action Programme to have in place, effective procedures and arrangements to promote and guaranty the welfare and protection of young people. This will help to enhance the young people's experience as a safe, effective and enjoyable learning experience.

The training of trainers module in good practice in EU Youth in Action Exchange projects has been produced with the support of the EU Youth in Action Programme.  developed. The module, is based on the NCYI's Child Protection Awareness Programme and has been adapted for international use and piloted with trainers from different countries.