August 2024
Hello John,
I hope you're keeping well.
Last week, we launched our call on Government to fund young people and youth work in the Budget 2025. This year we are sending a postcard to TDs, to be published in local newspapers, asking them to invest €15 million in the youth sector. We've already reached over 1,500 signatures, and it's growing all the time.
Read the full text of the postcard and add your signature to support young people.
And as always, below you'll find your usual round-up of opportunities, updates, and events from across the youth sector.
Best,
Charlie
NYCI
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Save The Date – NYCI National Conference 2024
We are delighted to announce that this year's National Conference will take place on 5th December in the Gibson Hotel. Maintaining our focus on realising the Vision for Youth Work, Conference 2024 will unpack two important Aspects of the Vision, ‘People: capacity, support and diversity’ & ‘Recognition and resources’.
Find out more >>
Artist in Residence with Dept. of Applied Social Studies
The National Youth Council of Ireland with partners the Dept of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University and Kildare County Council Arts Service, invites ‘Expressions of Interest’ from qualified artists and arts organisations for an Artist in Residence programme at the Dept. of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University. Deadline to apply: 1pm, Friday August 30th.
Find out more and apply >>
Understanding the ‘Spark’ – research and practice sharing workshop report
On 30th January 2024, 25 representatives of youth and community organisations, child and youth-focused statutory agencies, and police services from north and south, gathered in Dublin for a Research and Practice Sharing Workshop to consider the issue of young people involved or at risk of involvement in social unrest and violent extremism.
Read the full report >>
Spotlight on Global Youth Work
Discover how the ARD Youth Project has harnessed working with Youth2030 to enhance development education and champion a global youth work (GYW) approach. Dive into our latest blog post to explore five powerful outcomes of this collaboration!
Find out more >>
Understanding Autism Webinar
Our National Youth Health Programme were delighted to be joined by As I Am’s training manager Zarah Doyle to facilitate an online webinar ‘Understanding Autism’. The webinar explored the core characteristics of autism and why a social model understanding is so important for creating truly inclusive spaces.
Watch it back >>
In the Media
We had a number of media interviews around International Youth Day and the launch of our Pre-Budget Submission, including a great discussion with Matt Cooper on TodayFm’s The Last Word, as well as Shane Beatty on Newstalk’s Breakfast Briefing where we emphasised our call for an additional €15m investment in youth services. We highlighted the crucial role youth work plays in fostering social cohesion in our communities, as outlined in our Pre-Budget 2025 Submission.
📻 Listen here >>
Member News
An Óige: Knockree Youth Hostel Reopening
The Irish Youth Hostel Association) is delighted to announce that it’s Knockree Youth Hostel in Enniskery, Glencree, Co. Wicklow has reopened. This facility provides an excellent location for youth organisations, youth groups and schools to do a residential in a beautiful rural setting.
Find out more >>
BelongTo: Rainbow Award
Belong To is delighted to open applications for The Rainbow Award 2024. The Rainbow Award offers youth services an in-depth, action-focused programme to become fully inclusive of LGBTQ+ young people.
Find out more >>
Irish Girl Guides: International Contingents
This summer, Irish Girl Guides members in Units all across Ireland are participating in several International Contingents. This is a great opportunity for them to learn new skills and gain knowledge among international Guides and Scouts.
Find out more about the Switzerland Guide National Contingent Trip >>
Find out more about the 7th Roverway >>
No Name Club: Volunteer Conference
No Name Club is gearing up for our new club year beginning in September! In advance of that, they will hold a No Name Club volunteer Conference at the end of August, supporting, valuing, and informing our tremendous volunteers about all that we have planned for the year ahead. They will have several guest speakers on issues that are important for our volunteers and young people in running their clubs.
Find out more >>
ECO-UNESCO: Green Teen Summer Camp
ECO-UNESCO's recently held Green Teen Summer Camp engaged 13-16-year-olds in environmental awareness through interactive trips and workshops. Our "25 Years of Young Environmentalist Awards Panel Exhibit" will be at its third and final stop, the Blanchardstown Library, until August 20th. Stop by and check it out!
Find out more >>
IAYO: Esker Festival Orchestra Concerts
The Esker Festival Orchestra, Ireland’s most exciting and established peer-led orchestra, will return this August for its 11th annual residential and summer tour.
Find out more >>
Is your organisation an NYCI Member?
As well as advocating on your behalf, NYCI provides advice, networking and development opportunities, and expert training in all areas of youth work, including child protection, development education, equality, arts, health, and more.
Find out more >>
Vacancies
NYCI: National Child Protection Programme Trainer & Quality Assurance Officer, North-South PEACEPLUS Youth ImPact Programme Officer
Ógras: Clerical/Development Officer, and Development Officer
Foróige: Youth Officer, Programme Coordinator, and more
Other Youth Sector News
TU Dublin: Breakthrough Scholarship 2024
The Breakthrough Scholarship is a pioneering programme for a student to undertake an MSc in Digital and Content Marketing at TU Dublin, without fees. The student will also be provided with free accommodation in Dublin (provided by GSA), and work experience at THINKHOUSE. Deadline is August 23rd 2024.
Find out more and apply >>
ShoutOut: Volunteer Training
ShoutOut's next volunteer training session is happening on August 31st. This training combines in-person and online content, making it flexible and convenient for everyone.
Apply now >>
Highlight your Event or Update
Send your news, events, and activities for inclusion in the next edition of Clár na nÓg, the youth sector newsletter, to [email protected]
Format: keep submissions concise (three lines or shorter). Include a link to your website where readers can find out more.
The E-Bulletin goes out to over 5,000 subscribers with an interest in youth issues. It is a great opportunity both to let the sector know about the fantastic work your organisation does and to target youth workers and those interested in youth work issues directly.
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