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
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 […]
Working with Autistic young people – a new chapter for Access All Areas Diversity Toolkit
The NYCI Equality and Intercultural Programme is delighted to share the next addition to our Access All Areas Diversity Toolkit with you: Working with Autistic young people. […]
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Skills Summary in Youth Work training in Dublin (in person)
DESCRIPTION This event has reached capacity and is no longer accepting registrations. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. This 3.5 hour in-person training is for all […]
Young Voices – Getting serious about Sustainability
It’s the year of youth in 2022 and we need you! We have a new cycle of Young Voices – EU Youth Dialogue. We will be focusing on how to achieve a greener and more inclusive Europe!
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.
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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#Artists #youth workers you've still got time to apply for #Youth #Arts #Bursary for a youth arts project in #Cavan #Monaghan so get in! Email rhona@nyci.ie for more info @cavanarts @artsinmonaghan @CreativeMonagh2 @nycinews @CavMonETB https://twitter.com/artsinmonaghan/status/1537020167988862977
👏 Well done NYCI members on amazing work throughout #PrideMonth - and all year round - empowering LGBTQ+ Youth!
🌈 #DublinPride is tomorrow, enjoy the celebrations!
+ make sure to catch the Pride Breakfast hosted by @ywirl & @belongto!
There was no need to delay the second reading on the #VoteAt16 bill.
Young people breathe life into tired issues and we desperately need their contribution to strengthen the politics and policies in this country.
➡️ https://thomaspringle.ie/2022/06/24/pringle-no-need-to-delay-second-reading-on-bill-to-reduce-voting-age-to-16/
📣Here comes the 2nd edition of our Youth webinar on: #Youth in the post-war reconstruction process🇪🇺🇺🇦
🗓️29/06
🕙10-12am CEST
Join the event with a view to producing concrete proposals on youth empowerment! #EYY2022
ℹ️ http://europa.eu/!p3hYgg📲Register http://bit.ly/3Qsb1Zr
Delighted to be in Áras an Uachtaráin for the President’s garden party on behalf of @nycinews for the #HeForShe solidarity movement for the advancement of gender equality.
Great to see @UNYouthIRL at @PresidentIRL Higgins' Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin 🇮🇪 as part of groups there on behalf of @nycinews yesterday.
The latest chapter in our Access All Areas Diversity Toolkit was co-written by NYCI, @YouthTheatreIrl, & @AsIAmIreland.
It looks at the needs of Autistic young people & how to support their engagement in youth groups. @DeptRCD @pobal
Access it here: https://bit.ly/3bb11n7
Deadline tomorrow!
We're looking for young people from across the country to apply to represent Ireland at the UN. @dfatirl @Irish_Aid @irishmissionun @UNYouthIRL
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3HrTvQV
🗳️We welcome @ThomasPringleTD 's #Voteat16 bill.
Young people have a stake & should have a say in our democracy. Our Director of Advocacy Paul Gordon outlines why below.👇
"Give 16-year-olds the vote? TDs set to debate a motion calling for a referendum" https://jrnl.ie/5796731
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