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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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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
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 Engagement Programme
Programme
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.
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#Jobfairy: @nycinews is recruiting a Development Officer: Higher Education and Research, to work as part of their Youth 2030, Global Youth Work Programme.
Deadline for application is 1.00pm, 11 April.
Find out more 👉http://bit.ly/40jk6Yz
Ireland's UN Youth Delegates @UNYouthIRL @jessicagill259 & @David_Giles_ hosted a youth consultation to inform Europe's first-ever Youth Chapter for a #VoluntaryNationalReview - our progress report on the UN Sustainable Development Goals! Learn more 👇
https://youtu.be/8yfGzfHuva0
Great insights into how youth work principles can help develop relationships with young people in order to support their development and wellbeing 👇
#YouthWorkChangesLives
🚨 Deadline 1pm today!
Could you be our new STEAM in Youth Work Project Officer? Join us in our mission to inspire and empower young people through STEAM education!
Apply here: http://bit.ly/3LlaMze
The NYCI Youth Arts Programme is delighted to invite applications for the Cavan Monaghan Youth Arts Bursary 2023!
Learn more about the bursary & eligibility at this link.
@cavancoco @MonaghanCoCo @CavMonETB @local_education @dcediy @artscouncil_ie http://bit.ly/3OdBQyu
Heartiest congratulations @saoirse_exton
Absolutely thrilled for you. Very well deserved 🌟✊🌍🌎🌏
@UNYouthEnvoy @UNYouthIRL @YAGClimate #SDGsIRL #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice https://twitter.com/antonioguterres/status/1636436117749678089
We're hiring!
Our new development officer will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary & benefits, and a supportive work environment.
@Irish_Aid @Concern @trocaire @MaynoothUni https://bit.ly/3FrBbrf
👏 Congratulations Diandra. Everyone at NYCI is delighted at your success. We look forward to following your journey in this amazing role. Wishing you continued success!
St Patrick's Day message 2023 from President Michael D. Higgins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrIVqhaBEaA
Become a member of the NYCI
Join the representative body for youth organisations in Ireland and take advantage of the benefits for your organisation
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
The Covid-19 outbreak represents a major challenge for the youth work sector
It changes the way we all must work. With that in mind, we’re bringing together resources, training and advice to support you through this time.
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