IJAB is a brand that aims to strengthen and shape international youth work and youth policy cooperation across Europe and around the world. Their mission is to promote international exchanges and programs that create greater mutual understanding, offer international learning opportunities, enable more participation, and combat xenophobia, racism, and violence. IJAB implements projects on youth policy-related issues and fosters the exchange of expertise within the child and youth services community.

They provide information and advice to child and youth services providers, policymakers, and administrators, offering training courses, expert exchanges, handbooks, and manuals. Additionally, IJAB advises young people on going abroad and obtaining funding. With a focus on international understanding and youth policy expertise, IJAB contributes to the development of a strong civil society, democratic polity, and greater social justice.

They also maintain strong partnerships worldwide and represent the interests of the international youth work community through lobbying activities and public relations efforts. Through information, advice, and training, IJAB supports successful international youth work and career development opportunities for experts in the field