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.
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.
Contacting our team
We are working remotely as much as possible at the moment. The best way to contact us is by email: you’ll get our staff contact details here
News
Stay up to date with the latest news and information on our work in the youth sector in Ireland
Discover what Skills Summary offers young people in our new video!
Have you seen the new video on Skills Summary detailing how to navigate and make the most of our website? Your young people are ready for […]
Voting at 16 Bill Welcome
Youth Council welcomes Bill to extend voting rights to people aged 16 and over Over 130,000 young people aged 16 and 17 in Ireland could vote […]
New E-Learning Hub Launched!
We’ve got an exciting development our team has been working on to share with you: the new NYCI e-learning Hub >> When we first dipped our […]
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Application form Youth Delegate Czech Republic Presidency EU YOUTH CONFERENCE (Prague 11th – 13th July 2022)
This is an application to select 3 young people to represent Ireland at the EU Youth Conference in France or possibly online depending on Public Health Guidelines.
Young Voices – Core Group
DESCRIPTION Are you interested in joining the exciting new Young Voices Core Group? We are putting together a group of young people who will bring Young […]
Young Voices – Core Group
DESCRIPTION Are you interested in joining the exciting new Young Voices Core Group? We are putting together a group of young people who will bring Young […]
Programmes
Our programmes provide expert guidance, practical training and user-friendly resources to support your work with young people
Youth Arts
The NYCI’s Youth Arts Programme is a strategic partnership of The National Youth Council of Ireland, The Arts Council and The Department of Children and Youth Affairs. It is dedicated to the development and advancement of youth arts in Ireland.
Child Protection
The Child Protection Programme is based in the National Youth Council of Ireland and is funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.
Global Youth Work And Development Education
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. The aim is to explore a young person’s role in their local community, and within a globalised world.
Equality and Intercultural
The Equality and Intercultural Programme at NYCI is here to support you to embed equality, inclusion, diversity and interculturalism in your youth work setting. We provide a unique and innovative suite of training programmes, resources, policy development, advice, and networking opportunities.
Youth Health
The NYHP is dedicated to developing and promoting a culture within the youth sector which focuses on health and wellbeing by building the capacity of the youth workers and volunteers.
International
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
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.
STEAM Engagement Programme
Ensuring STEAM is used to improve the lives of young people and inspire their curiosity.
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Waiting to board my flight to #NY for #HLPF after an incredible two days in #Geneva 🇨🇭 at the #HumanRightsCouncil as @UNYouthIRL 🇮🇪
Meetings on youth participation, sexual and reproductive health education, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 🇺🇳🌍
And that's a wrap on @UN Geneva 🇨🇭 finishing with attending the #HumanRightsCouncil Interactive Dialogue on Ukraine 🇺🇦
Thank you @IrelandUNGeneva for having us @UNYouthIRL 🇮🇪🇺🇳
📸 Team Ireland ☘️ at 20th #YMCA World Council, Aarhus 2022 🔻🇩🇰
We are ready to ignite YMCAs around the globe to create change!
#LeaveNoOneBehind #SDGs
Join us ⚡️
#YMCAignite2022 #YMCAignitechange #YMCAvision2030
Fantastic opportunity be able to attend the Civil and Political Rights Review #ICCPRIreland over the last two days with @IrelandUNGeneva
The Irish Delegation led by @rodericogorman discussed the progress Ireland has made to #HumanRights 🇮🇪🇺🇳
Currently attending an Interactive Dialogue at the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Ukraine 🇺🇦
Human Rights Council @UN Geneva 🇨🇭🇺🇳
Great first day with the Irish Delegation as UN Youth Delegate speaking to experts on Youth Participation, LGBTQI+, Climate Change and Education.
A cross-departmental delegation led by Minister @rodericogorman meets today with @UNTreatyBodies for Ireland’s 5th review under #ICCPR.
Ireland strongly supports @UNTreatyBodies and looks forward to discussing progress made on #humanrights in Ireland 🇮🇪
So proud that when NYCI representatives take part in @EUErasmusPlus projects abroad and are invited to share their culture they celebrate our diversity and inclusiveness 😊
@Agrado_Vinci
Returning this October, Caring for the Caregiver is a mindfulness programme for compassionate self-care delivered by @SanctuaryIRL.
The training is free to attend, and, as Covid-19 continues to cause disruption, remains as relevant as ever. https://bit.ly/3Rliom3
Become a member of the NYCI
Join the representative body for youth organisations in Ireland and take advantage of the benefits for your organisation
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