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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News
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Three things we learned from the Climate Justice Conference
Last Wednesday, young people, youth workers, educators, and youth organisations from across the country came together for the National Climate Justice Conference. Through workshops, plenaries, and […]
Artist in Residence with Dept. of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University 2023
The National Youth Council of Ireland, on behalf of its project partners the Dept of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University and Kildare County Council Arts Service, […]
New “Local Champions” initiative launched
Are you under 30? Are you, or have you been, involved in youth work? Are you interested in learning more about sharing how great youth work […]
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Making Links With Minority Ethnic Youth Groups
COURSE DESCRIPTION NYCI's Making Links Project brings together minority ethnic youth work leaders who work with minority ethnic young people. It seeks to create a network […]
Understanding Young People and Pornography – Donegal
This interactive one day training aims to support practitioner’s understanding and knowledge of the topic of pornography and its implications for young people. Current research, legislation, the impact of media and good practice guidelines for organisations are some of the issues discussed on the day.
Mindout: Promoting Social and Emotional Wellbeing – Drogheda
Young people have the right to realise their full potential, to grow and flourish within today’s society. To realise that right, we must support young people to enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing. MindOut was developed to support the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of young people.
Programmes
Our programmes provide expert guidance, practical training and user-friendly resources to support your work with young people
Youth Arts
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 and Digital Youth Work
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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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In partnership with @Irish_Aid, we're inviting applications for seed grants worth up to €400!
The OWW Seed Fund is an opportunity to explore an aspect of our global world and to make local-global connections in your work: https://bit.ly/3F1GmhK
During #OWW22, young people, youth workers, educators, & youth organisations came to the National Climate Justice Conference for workshops, plenaries, & upskilling sessions.
Here are some things we learned!
@Concern @Irish_Aid @trocaire @MaynoothUni http://bit.ly/3FeBXYV
🥳Almost time to get started!
We are delighted to have Megan Atkinson with us as the MC for #LeargasYouthFest @nycinews
🧑🎨 Are you aged 18 to 25 and passionate about youth arts and creativity? Join our Youth Arts SPEAKS project and have your voice heard!
Applications close 9 December.
https://bit.ly/3EWjqiW @dcediy @artscouncil_ie
I spoke about:
- Including young people and the youth work sector in ESD policy creation in a meaningful way.
- Creating spaces for various education sectors to collaborate.
- Engaging #youth who are marginalised or have been disillusioned by formal education systems.
#ESDForum
A pleasure to represent @nycinews today in @UlsterUni at a #PeaceSummit Engagement Session 🌍 Great workshop just hosted by @YouthActionNI 👏 Young people, in all their diversity, need to be included in sustainable peace processes!
Under 30? ✅
Involved in youth work (or have been)? ✅
Want to share the benefits of youth work with local TDs? ✅
Then this opportunity is for you! Learn more about our new Local Champions initiative: https://bit.ly/3H57cHb
This morning, we are attending the Seventh National Forum on Education for Sustainable Development in Dublin Castle #esdforum
We were delighted to see the promotion on the Youth Declaration from the #TransformingEducation Summit which we attended in New York in September.
Today is #WorldAIDSDay.
#Didyouknow 🤔HIV means human immunodeficiency virus. If it is not treated, it can lead to AIDs.
🎧 Find out more in the latest Debating Development #podcast with Breda, @concern's senior HIV &AIDs Advisor.
@Health_HIV2030
https://soundcloud.com/concern-worldwide/debating-development-hiv-and-aids-in-the-global-south-is-the-forgotten-pandemic
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