The Semper Avanti organization was established in 2000 by a group of young, active people involved in activities towards building an open society, interested in intercultural learning and sensitive to problems in their own society. One of the main aims of the organization is working on the civil activity of young people. The main aims of the organization are: • to promote international co-operation and understanding between young people from different countries and different cultures; • to provide young people with the opportunity to gain international experience for their personal and professional development; • to make young people aware of their cultural heritage, as the base of their awareness; • to develop regional, national and European consciousness of young people; • to promote volunteering- local and international, as a way towards active citizenship; • to promote international co-operation and understanding among young people from different countries and cultures; • to support interest of young people in historical and political reality in Europe; • to encourage involvement of young people in cultural initiatives; • to promote Poland and the Lower Silesia region in Europe. The main development areas now are: • Youth mobility and EVS • Youth in democracy • Youth on labor market • International Youth Exchanges • Voluntary Service- national and international field • Cultural Events • Conferences, Trainings and Seminars for young leaders and youth workers