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.
Covid-19 guidance update: 22.10.21
Today, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) have announced changes to the Covid-19 Guidance for Youth Organisations. One key change that was […]
Minister Coveney meets with Ireland’s UN Youth Delegates for 2021-2022
This is the seventh year that the Department of Foreign Affairs has sponsored the UN Youth Delegate Programme, in partnership with NYCI.
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.
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.
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.
Developing Digital Media Literacy Course from CyberSafeKids | November-December 2021
CyberSafeKids has partnered with the NYCI Child Protection Programme to offer individuals in the youth work sector the opportunity to enrol in a free 4-session course. The course focuses on developing the increasingly vital skills of digital media literacy in your work.
PROGRAMMES
Our programmes provide expert guidance, practical training and user-friendly resources to support your work with young people.
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Presenting Ireland's National statement on the Right to Food yesterday at the #3rdCommittee with @irishmissionun 🇮🇪🇺🇳 in response to the Special Rapporteur @michaelfakhi
We’re delighted that @A_lee_see_ahh is part of #YMCA delegation at #COP26
Catch up with her interview on RTÉ @drivetimerte
👉 https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22022797/
#YMCACOP26
👉 http://ymca.int/cop26/
#YMCAYouthLedSolutions #YMCA4Environment
@Dochasnetwork @IDEAIreland @nycinews 🌍 https://twitter.com/worldymca/status/1453595144020705280
Our Traveller Youth Participation and Leadership Strategy was launched today.
This Strategy is about:
✅Capacity building
✅Leadership development
✅Amplifying young Traveller voices
✅Inclusive spaces
✅Boosting participation
Read the full Strategy here:https://itmtrav.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ITM-Traveller-Youth-Participation.pdf
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