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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We’re hiring: Development Officer – Capacity Development and Training
Do you have experience in training and capacity building with youth organisations? Our Global Youth Work team wishes to recruit a Development Officer – Capacity Development […]
Graduation of the NUI Certificate in Global Youth Work and Development Education
It was all sunshine and smiles on the beautiful south campus of Maynooth NUI for the 2022 NUI Certificate in Global Youth Work and Development Education graduation ceremony, on the 25th of March 2023.
New Reports on STEAM and Digital Youth Work in Ireland and Europe
Youth work stakeholders from all over Europe are coming together today in Dublin at the “Digital Youth Work - State of Play - Moving Forward” Conference […]
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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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Registration opens on Monday for our next Sustainable Development Goals National Stakeholder Forum. The forum is taking place on Tuesday 25 April online and in-person in the Aviva Stadium. Everyone welcome! For further information see here: https://ti.to/ndca/sdgs-national-stakeholder-forum-irelands-2023-vnr
#SDGsIRL
#MSLETB has launched @LcypMayo in partnership with the @nycinews.This is a fantastic opportunity for young people in the region to express their creativity Congratulations to everyone involved, and a special thank you to Music Generation Leitrim for their performance! #Youth
We are looking for a Trainer.
Is this you?
Deadline for applications is Monday, April 17th, 2023.
#Youth2030 #SDGs #GlobalYouthWork #YouthWork @trocaire @Concern @concernactive @MaynoothUni @ETBIreland @MUAppSocSc @BsocscW @UCCAppSoc @Leargas
https://www.youth.ie/articles/were-hiring-development-officer-training-and-membership-engagement/
Download new reports on #STEAM and digital youth work in Ireland and Europe and discover recommendations for the future to enhance young peoples' digital competencies.
@EUErasmusPlus @EuropeanYouthEU @scienceirel @Leargas http://bit.ly/3z2Z0SH
Recommendation from today #climate gathering is that if government & civil society actors are serious about #youth engagement, they must be willing to provide seats at the decision-making table. To improve #youth engagement on climate action, let them speak for themselves. #SDG13
⏰ The clock is ticking! ⏰
Have an idea for a youth arts project but need funding to get you started? Make sure to apply by *Friday* for this year's Artist and Youth Work Residency Grant Scheme 👇https://www.youth.ie/articles/artist-and-youth-work-residency-scheme/ run with our partners the @artscouncil_ie & @dcediy 👏
🚨 Deadline tomorrow!
We're looking for a highly motivated #STEAM Programme Manager with a proven track record in:
⭐ Project and staff management
⭐ Partnerships
⭐ And programme development
@Accenture @SpunOut @voluntireland @dcediy http://bit.ly/3HSR63H
Wear Red Day is coming!
Working from home but still want to get involved in #wearredday2023?
Here are three simple things you can do:
Youthreach Centres & Youth Groups can now apply to @Concern for a Climate Justice Programme. Do you want to creatively engage youth with the topic of climate justice, & empower them to take climate action? Do you need the resources/training to do this? Applications now open⬇️
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.
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