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
Our new look! + Young illustrators competition winners announced!
NYCI is changing its look! As part of our rebrand, we invited young illustrators to create illustrations which celebrate the diversity of our member organisations and […]
Recipients of the 2022 Artist and Youth Work Residency Grant Scheme Are Announced!
We will be funding 15 youth arts projects around the country through our Artist and Youth Work Residency Grant Scheme. The scheme is designed to promote innovative partnerships between youth groups, artists and (where relevant) arts organisations.
Invitation to tender: Content creation for Skills Summary
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is seeking a person (18+) to work on content creation for marketing and promotion of Skills Summary and user support, […]
Book upcoming training courses & events
Mindout: Promoting Social and Emotional Wellbeing: A Programme for Young People in Youth Work Settings – May 2022
DESCRIPTION This 2-day interactive training is based on the evidence based MindOut resource developed in 2004 and recently revised by NUI Galway and the HSE Health […]
Young Voices, Young Changemakers – EU Youth Dialogue
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!
Designated Liaison Person Training (In-Person)
EVENT DESCRIPTION This is a 2-day training programme delivered by the Child Protection Programme for DLPs and Deputy DLPs in the youth sector. The aim of […]
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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Using natural and foraged resources in an outdoor learning space, participants will explore the creation of art materials from natural objects and creative processes in visual arts and creative writing. @artscouncil_ie @dcediy
Learn more & register here: https://bit.ly/3DaXiA3
This week @TreasaCadogan and @DiandraNiBare are in Cork taking part in the #CP4Europe Child and Youth Participation for Europe Conference 🇪🇺 @IrishRepCoE
This marks the beginning of 🇮🇪 Presidency in The Council of Europe
Heartiest congratulations to some of our member organisations who were recently awarded @Irish_Aid funding for #GlobalYouthWork & #GCE in & outside of Ireland.
@YMCAIreland @GaisceAward @ScoutingIreland @IrishGirlGuides @ECOUNESCO @EILIreland @ywitipp and @ARDcentre 🌍🌎🌏✊
Youths of Ireland, what are yis doing next Saturday May 28th?!
Well if you fancy hittin Dublin & spending the day with other youths who want to change things for the better… click the link & register! There’ll be craic, food and we’ll reimburse your travel costs! #YoungVoices
🍃🌸 This practical, outdoor training next month is for youth workers, artists, youth arts practitioners, and non-formal educators working with young people and will engage a 'head, heart, and hands' approach to learning. @artscouncil_ie @dcediy
👀👉 https://bit.ly/3DaXiA3
Today is #BiodiversityDay!
Let's celebrate the web of life on our planet and commit to safeguarding it for future generations 🌍
Show your support #ForNature by customizing the #BiodiversityDay logo with your name in your language 🙌➡️
https://www.cbd.int/biodiversity-day/logo/customize
@UNBiodiversity
As part of our rebrand, we invited young illustrators to respond to the keywords representative, solidarity, collaborative, authoritative, and changemaker to create illustrations celebrating the diversity of youth work in Ireland.
Meet our winners: https://bit.ly/38swksP
Great to see all the National Volunteering Week activities celebrating the amazing contribution of volunteers! @LocaliseYouth just one of many examples of some of the great work our members have been carrying out this - and every - week! Well done👏 #NVW2022 #CommunityIsYou
Before you head into the weekend, a quick round of applause due to @EricaVisocchi (from Dublin) & Emma Louise Thyme (from Clare) 👏the winning young illustrators that created amazing illustrations to celebrate the diversity of our member organisations! 👉https://www.youth.ie/articles/competition-for-young-illustrators-winners/
Become a member of the NYCI
Join the representative body for youth organisations in Ireland and take advantage of the benefits for your organisation
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