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Active Austria is a non-profit organisation based in Vienna, Austria, working in the fields of youth, education, social inclusion and community engagement.

The organisation focuses on non-formal education, skills development and active citizenship, addressing social challenges such as inclusion, employability, gender equality and environmental sustainability. Active Austria develops educational and community-based initiatives that empower young people and people with fewer opportunities through participatory and accessible learning approaches.

Active Austria develops and implements European and local projects under programmes such as Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and social innovation schemes. Its work covers youth education, skills development, environmental awareness, recycling, climate change and sustainable development, with sport and outdoor activities used as one of several educational tools.

The organisation collaborates with NGOs, public authorities, educational institutions and other stakeholders across Europe, contributing to project development, implementation and partnership-based initiatives that respond to social and environmental needs at local and European level.