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Skills Summary for Employers Infographic

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Stop! Wait A Minute! – Critical Social Media Literacy Tool

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This interactive tool has been designed by young people for young people, youth workers, educators and youth leaders to explore the concepts of critical thinking and […]

Youth Work and the Oireachtas: NYCI Members’ Summary Briefing Document

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This document is for NYCI members lobbying Oireachtas members. It outlines key priorities for the youth work sector

Youth Work and the Oireachtas: NYCI Oireachtas Briefing Document

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This briefing document for Oireachtas members outlines key priorities for the youth work sector and young people in Ireland.

Stay Safe Online: A Guide to Reporting Cyber-bullying

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For cyberbullying to stop, it needs to be identified. To do this, reporting is key. Reporting can also help show the perpetrator that their behaviour is […]

Stay Safe Online: Empowering Young Minds Against Cyberbullying

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This resource was developed by the National Youth Health Programme in response to conversations with youth workers across the island of Ireland in relation to cyberbullying […]

Analysis of the Programme for Government 2025

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NYCI welcomes some aspects of the Programme for Government document but expresses deep concern around lack of adequate measures to deliver for youth work and young […]

We Need Youth – Young Voices EU Youth Dialogue Cycle 10

This report is the result of a consultation process facilitated by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NCYI) as part of its Young Voices – EU […]

Youth-Friendly Child Safeguarding Policy

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NYCI's Child Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Guidelines explain all the ways in which we keep young people safe when they attend our events or participate in […]

Programme for Government Asks 2024

NYCI’s General Election Manifesto Priorities
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is calling on the next Government to ensure that all young people have access to the youth work provision […]

Bonn Appetit – Bonn Process

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The Bonn Appetit report was written as part of our work on the Bonn Process. The report captures the unique ingredients of Irish Youth Work using […]

NSET Progress Report 2022-2024

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The landscape of Youth Work in Ireland remains an ever-changing environment which seeks to respond to challenges both locally and in a more global environment.

Members’ Election Campaign Toolkit: Manifesto 2024/25

Budget 2025 Preliminary Analysis 1st October

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NYCI expressed our disappointment in Budget 2025, highlighting the lack of substantial measures to address the pressing issues faced by young people and the youth work sector in Ireland. You can read our analysis in this document.

Budget 2025: Invest in Youth

4,891 people signed 156 postcards to TDs in every constituency across Ireland, calling for a much-needed €15 million investment in youth work in Budget 2025. This […]

NYCI FINAL ACCOUNTS 2023

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NYCI Audited Accounts 2023

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The directors present the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Understanding the ‘Spark’ – research and practice sharing workshop report

This report provides a summary of the workshop and the main inputs, it sets out key points of the discussion on the day as attendees reflected […]

Vision for Youth Work NYCI National Conference Report 2023

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This report provides a summary of the inputs from the keynote speakers, a summary of the engagement with the eight aspects through the workshops, roundtable, and […]

Ireland’s Youth Pact for the Future

This pact provides insights into the priorities of young people in Ireland ahead of the UN Summit of the Future September 2024 and beyond. A youth […]

Annual Report 2023

We're very proud of what we've achieved together with our members over the past year. Our 2023 Annual Report highlights our efforts to empower young people, […]

Pre-Budget Submission 2025

NYCI is calling on the government to increase investment in youth work services by €15 million in Budget 2025. It points to the role of youth work in providing safe spaces and building positive relationships between young people and their communities, amidst growing concerns over the vulnerability of young people to divisive narratives and the rising impact of far-right influencers.
Explore NYCI's proposals for Budget 2025, focusing on a €15m increase in youth work investment, including essential funding for targeted and universal youth work, capital funding […]

State of our young nation: A report into the lives of Irish 18-29-year-olds

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This report provides in-depth insights on the financial, social, and other substantial challenges young people face, alongside their views on opportunities ahead; from housing and mental health, to work and study, and considerations about staying or leaving Ireland. Its aim is to provide a solid evidence base for NYCI’s policy and advocacy work moving forward.

RedC/NYCI – Youth Work Organisations Research

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Irish people value youth work, and wish to see greater funding. That’s one of the key takeaways from this research carried out by RED C on […]

Looking out for, looking after, looking to each other Research Report

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Perspectives from and about Black young people in Balbriggan, County Dublin. Developed by the Centre for Youth Research and Development and the Department of Applied Social […]