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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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 […]
One World Week Seed Fund – now accepting applications!
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) Global Youth Work team in association with Irish Aid is delighted to invite applications for our Seed Grants worth […]
Youth Arts SPEAKS – Call to Participate
Are you aged 18 to 25 and passionate about youth arts and creativity? Join our Youth Arts SPEAKS project and have your voice heard! Building on […]
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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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Exciting start to the Youthreach regional STEAM event at the Helix this morning. Well done to @YouthreachTran1 @BallymunY & @crumlinYR re your submissions @CityofDublinETB @SOLASFET @ThisisFet @nycinews
Delighted to welcome learners from #STEAMinYouthreach project to showcase their creative and inspiring STEAM projects @TheHelixDublin It’s been a wonderful 3 years of collaborating with @nycinews @scienceirel and centres across Ireland. @CASTeL_DCU @dcu @DCUFSH @BallymunY
Exciting day ahead @TheHelixDublin with some amazing #STEAMinYouthreach projects on show! @CASTeL_DCU @dcu @DCUFSH @BallymunY @scienceirel
Getting set up for @nycinews Full Steam Ahead event in @TheHelixDublin today @CityofDublinETB @SOLASFET @ESF_Ireland @RegionalCdetbYR
On 10 December, we will gather together to draw the European Year of Youth to a close... and you're invited to join us to find out what’s next as we enter the next phase of the EU Youth Dialogue cycle!
@dcediy http://bit.ly/3XlStxu
📢Our new “Local Champions” initiative has launched!
Under 30? Involved in youth work? Interested in learning more about sharing how great youth work is with your local TDs? If so, then this opportunity is for you!
https://www.youth.ie/articles/new-local-champions-initiative-launched/
#YouthWorkChangesLives
@CommunityFound
Today marks the end of One World Week for another year, but if you’re planning to delivered a youth-centred project on our global world, you can apply for one of our seed grants!
Find out more: http://bit.ly/3F1GmhK #OWW22
As we bring One World Week to a close, remember, you can still download our free resource pack to continue this important work!
Get it here 👉 http://bit.ly/3TTrGpS #OWW22
Have you heard about the One World Seed Fund?
Apply for a grant of up to €400 help you deliver a yourh-centred project on our global world.
Find out more: http://bit.ly/3F1GmhK #OWW22
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
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