National Youth Council of Ireland

Making the Case for Development Education in Youth Work This NYCI seminar showcases good development education practice in the youth sector, and explores the policy context in which good youth work happens. When: Thursday, 9th February 2012 Where: National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 Full story	Youth Council: Substance Misuse report welcome, now is time to act and prioritise young people’s lives over industry profits The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) welcomed the report of the National Substance Misuse Strategy Steering Group launched today, but emphasised the need to act on its recommendations. “The practical, evidence-based measures outlined in this report present a great opportunity for Ireland to reduce alcohol misuse and to address alcohol related harm in particular among children and young people,” said James Doorley, Assistant Director of NYCI speaking at the launch. Full story
Clár na nÓg February 2012 Following the challenges and successes of an eventful 2011, a new year bringing new challenges is well and truly upon us. Although difficulties in the youth work sector will continue in 2012, with many budgetary measures set to affect us all this year, we must look forward to the coming year with optimism and seek out opportunities to be positive and celebrate the great work going on around us. Full story	Youth Council calls on Government to draw down from €30 billion EU funds to address youth unemployment Against the backdrop of CSO figures released today showing over 75,300 young people on the live register* the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is urging Government to draw down EU monies to fund incentives and public works to employ young jobseekers. Full story
Lending a Hand: Young People and Volunteering in Ireland Today, Fergus Finlay, Chair of Volunteer Ireland, unveiled the National Youth Council of Ireland’s report ‘Lending a Hand: Young People and Volunteering in Ireland’ at the Mansion House in Dublin. The first comprehensive report on young people’s experience of and attitude towards volunteering in Ireland, our report marks the European Year of Volunteering and celebrates International Day of Volunteering. Full story	NUIM Certificate in Child Protection and Welfare Coming Soon NUIM Certificate in Child Protection and Welfare Offered by the Dept. of Applied Social Studies NUIM in partnership with the Child Protection Programme in NYCI Full story
Vote@16 Youth Conference NYCI invites young people aged 15 – 25 to a Vote@16 youth conference on February 11th - focusing on democracy and how young Irish people can become active citizens. Full story	Survey for Youth workers: Your say on European funding for youth work in Ireland - Deadline: 10/02/2012 Have your say on European funding for youth work in Ireland. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2DR9PBS Background info: This survey is part of a European wide consultation with youth workers and youth organisations on how best European Union funding could be focused to support the enhanced participation of young people in youth work activities. Full story
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: RESEARCH ON YOUTH EMIGRATION NYCI is looking for young Irish people between the ages of 18 to 25 who have left Ireland in the last two years, to participate in a piece of qualitative research on youth emigration. Full story	Budget 2012 Analysis - Unfair and Austere Budget 2012 offers little for children and young people. Many of the budgetary measures were harsh and draconian and targeted some of the most vulnerable in Irish society. Full story