We build solidarity in the youth sector
NYCI is the representative body for voluntary youth organisations in Ireland. We use our collective expertise to act on issues that impact on young people.
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Children First Awareness Week 2023
It is National Children First Awareness Week from 25th September – 1st October 2023. Children First promotes the protection of children and young people from abuse […]
Request for tender to support EU Youth Dialogue process in Ireland
NYCI is seeking tenders from qualified individuals, organisations or institutions to undertake a consultation process, as part of a team and produce reports on the outcomes […]
Youth Council calls for introduction of “Culture and Media Card” in Budget 2024
Scheme based on experiences of other EU member states would benefit arts sector and help young people reengage with cultural activities post covid
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Programmes
Our programmes provide expert guidance, practical training and user-friendly resources to support your work with young people
Youth Arts
Programme
Be part of our work for young people and the youth work sector. There are so many ways you can get involved and make a difference.
Child Protection
Programme
The Child Protection Programme is based in the National Youth Council of Ireland and is funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.
Equality & Intercultural
Programme
The Equality and Intercultural Programme at NYCI is here to support you to embed equality, inclusion, diversity and interculturalism in your youth work setting.
Global Youth Work & Development Education
Programme
Global youth work is essentially good youth work, which responds to young people’s changing circumstances. Global youth work is about discovering global issues with young people through non-formal education.
Youth Health
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We aim to facilitate and promote the involvement of youth organisations and young people in international activities and to encourage youth organisations to include an international dimension to their youth work.
STEAM Engagement Programme
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Ensuring STEAM is used to improve the lives of young people and inspire their curiosity.
International
Programme
We aim to facilitate and promote the involvement of youth organisations and young people in international activities and to encourage youth organisations to include an international dimension to their youth work.
STEAM and Digital Youth Work
Programme
We use innovative methodologies to increase the use of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and maths) to support the achievement of youth work outcomes and train youth workers to support the young people they work with to deal with living in an increasingly digitalised world.
Become a member of the NYCI
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Today, we celebrate the #SDGs' 8⃣th anniversary!🎉
Last week during #UNGA78, 🇺🇳 countries came together to adopt the 🇮🇪&🇶🇦-led SDG Political Declaration.
To honour these milestones, let us act now to implement our shared commitments to getting the #GlobalGoals back on track.
This week is Children First Awareness Week.
The aim of the week is to raise awareness of Children First and remind everyone in our society, including organisations working with children and young people, of our collective responsibility to keep children and young people safe!
Bullied at school, Layla joined Brownies and, later, Girl Guides, finding friendship and community.
Help us change more lives like Layla's - sign our open letter campaign to ensure youth work is resourced in #Budget2024!
Next week, you are invited to attend an information session on @tusla's upcoming Youth Consultation Project.
Register your interest here:
"At the halfway mark of the 2030 Agenda, the world is severely off track in achieving the SDGs."
Read reflections on the past year from our outgoing UN Youth Delegates, David Giles and Jessica Gill.
@dfatirl @Irish_Aid @irishmissionun
Register your interest to join an information session with @tusla’s Child Safeguarding Statement Compliance Unit on 28 September:
Free workshop coming in November: Responding to disclosures & informing parents/guardians. We have 20 places available and you must attend for the full day. @dcediy
Learn more and sign up here:
Final spots remaining!
Join us on 4 October, we're having an interactive one-day training that will support you to feel confident & competent in addressing the concept of consent with young people in your work.
@HSELive @dcediy @HealthyIreland
Got a minute? Our outgoing UN Youth Delegates, David Giles and Jessica Gill, have reflected on their experience over the past year and shared some key takeaways!
@dfatirl @Irish_Aid @irishmissionun
Get Involved
Committees
Make an impact by joining The Policy and Advocacy Committee (PAC) or The International
Advisory Committee (IAC)
Members
Uniting 43 national youth organisations who are full member of the NYCI. 10 organisations have corresponding or observer status
Campaigns
The National Youth Council of Ireland supports a number of campaigns aimed at improving the lives of young people in Ireland
NYCI complies with The Governance Code for the Community, Voluntary and Charitable Sector in Ireland
NYCI supports Sustainable Development Goals
NYCI Supports Comhlámh’s Code of Good Practice
NYCI is a signatory of the Dochas Code of Conduct on Images and Messages
NYCI is an SDG Champion.