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.
COP ON! Why Should Young People Care About Our Planet and COP 26?
On September 25th 2021, the NYCI-led Future Generations Climate Justice Project together with Friends of the Earth Ireland held an event with the aim of explaining how the UN climate talks work, who is involved, and how young peoples’ voices fit within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and COP26.
Youth Council welcomes increased €5m investment in youth services
Budget ‘recognises impact of Covid-19 on young people and role of youth work’ The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) – which represents groups working with […]
Job Opportunity: Local Creative Youth Partnership Co-ordinator
Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB (MSLETB) is inviting applications for the following fixed term position: Local Creative Youth Partnership Co-ordinator (LCYP Co-Ordinator).
BOOK UPCOMING TRAINING COURSES & EVENTS
*The majority of our events currently take place online. A small number of trainings are delivered in-person. Check individual listings below for details*
Click on any of the events below to find out more about them, or click here to see all available training and events that you can book online.
The Future of Europe is in your hands – Tell us what it looks like! Young Voices mid term In Person meet up Dublin
Are you the next EU Youth Delegate? Do you want to shape society, your future and the future of Europe? Share your ideas and bring them to the Conference the Future of Europe. The 25 percent project is here to hear YOU!
How is the YOU doing in Youth Work?
This is a supportive online space which offers you the opportunity to stop for a moment and take stock – to give you a little time to reflect on how you are in all of this – the positives, the challenges, how you are supporting yourself and being supported – and what you would like in terms of support.
How is the YOU doing in Youth Work?
This is a supportive online space which offers you the opportunity to stop for a moment and take stock – to give you a little time to reflect on how you are in all of this – the positives, the challenges, how you are supporting yourself and being supported – and what you would like in terms of support.
PROGRAMMES
Our programmes provide expert guidance, practical training and user-friendly resources to support your work with young people.
Become a member of the NYCI
Join the representative body for youth organisations in Ireland and take advantage of the benefits for your organisation
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"One you won't forget for all the right reasons."
Miriam @ywirl tells us why the L8 NUI Cert. in Global Youth Work & Development Education we deliver in partnership with @MaynoothUni is so worthwhile.
Interested? 📅You have until the 25th to apply! 👉https://www.youth.ie/articles/nui-certificate-in-global-youth-work-and-development-education-2022/
COP on!
Why should young people care about our planet and #COP26? Here are five takeaways from our Future Generations Climate Justice Project event with @foeireland.
https://bit.ly/3aMmVJQ
You're invited to join us for the #YoungVoices in-person midterm meet-up on 27 October!
You'll learn about the 25 Percent project, get a Youth Participation Empowerment deck of cards, and get the low-down on the Young Voices Report.
@dcediy https://bit.ly/2YX0i3e
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
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