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
Invitation to tender: Research Exploring ethnic diversity amongst youth workers
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) invites research tenders on the Profile and Experiences of Minority Ethnic Youth Workers and Volunteers working in the Irish Youth […]
Tell Your Story – Call for young people for interviews
We’re gathering stories from individual volunteers to highlight the life-changing impact of youth work volunteering.
Tell Your Story – Call for young people to share their stories of how youth work changes lives
We’re gathering stories from individual volunteers to highlight the life-changing impact of youth work volunteering.
Book upcoming training courses & events
Young Voices – Core Group
DESCRIPTION Are you interested in joining the exciting new Young Voices Core Group? We are putting together a group of young people who will bring Young […]
Child Protection Awareness Programme 8th of September (Delivered Online)
EVENT DESCRIPTION This is a 4-hour training programme delivered by the NYCI Child Protection Programme. This child protection awareness training is aimed at staff and volunteers […]
Young Voices – Core Group
DESCRIPTION Are you interested in joining the exciting new Young Voices Core Group? We are putting together a group of young people who will bring Young […]
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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Add some fun new skills to your youth work toolkit at our next intro to circus skills course, taking place in partnership with @DublinCircus this October 🤸♀️🤹🤡
👉 https://bit.ly/3pcsjxg
Today is International #YouthDay 🇺🇳🚸
Ireland is proud to work for the inclusion of young people in decision making, at the UN and across the world. 🌍
Youth should have a say in the policies that impact their futures!
📢In 2021 we worked with @nycinews to host a Youth Assembly and regional youth workshops in Ireland to consult on building the roadmap to achieve our renewable ambition. 👉You can read the report here: https://www.eirgridgroup.com/site-files/library/EirGrid/National-Youth-Council-of-Ireland-SOEF-Youth-Assembly.pdf #SOEF #YouthDay 2/8
Last June we had one more opportunity to listen to the youth. Our sustainability team engaged with young people at the ‘Getting serious about sustainability’ hosted by @nycinews #YoungVoices.This EU Youth Dialogue event shifted the focus from keynote speeches to real dialogue.7/8
Statement by President Higgins on @UN International #YouthDay
https://president.ie/en/media-library/news-releases/statement-on-un-international-youth-day
Today is #InternationalYouthDay2022 Half of the people on our planet are 30 or under🌍Today we think about how young people shape our world and our future. We are so proud of our Irish @UNYouthIRL delegates bringing #YouthVoices to global issues #EYY2022 @dcediy @irishmissionun https://twitter.com/UN4Youth/status/1557492857568624641
Making Young Voices stronger requires amazing partners...we are confirming two new projects with the great team at @nycinews on #YouthDay #YouthDay2022 ...Great to be partners again Paul, Marie-Claire @MCunninghamma .. #EmpoweringGenerations
A massive thank you to the @CommunityFound and its youth panel for their support of NYCI through two new grants!
These will support our #youthworkchangeslives campaign and our Making Links programme
Happy International Youth Day, a day that's extra special during #EYY2022 💙
Today, think about the incredible impact young people can have on the 🌍
Have ideas? #VoiceYourVision under the Youth and the World topic of the Voices Platform here ➡ https://youthvoices.eu/#/
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