October 2024
Hello John,
I hope you're keeping well.
Below you'll find your usual round-up of opportunities, updates, and events from across the youth sector - including our reaction to this year's Budget (spoiler: disappointment) and your last chance to sign up for tomorrow's Ripple Effect webinar.
Best,
Charlie
NYCI
NYCI News
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Have you submitted your work to the Virtual Gallery?
We're looking for submissions to our Bon Appétit Virtual Gallery. Share innovative examples of your youth work in an Irish context. The hidden gems, the magical moments, the proud productions, publications and the golden nuggets that youth work students, stakeholders and other practitioners will be inspired by!
Find out more and submit >>
Survey: Capturing the stories of Youth Work
Shape the future of the Youth Work sector! Your insights will help us understand the current state of youth work in Ireland and shape its future development. This survey is part of the European Youth Work Agenda, Bonn Process. Deadline: 31st October
Find out more and take survey >>
Spotlight on Global Youth Work
CDYS YWI's global youth work journey began in October 2019 "when we received climate action training and took part in One World Week. Since then, embracing global youth work has changed the way we practise for the better." Dive into our latest blog post where we discuss how Youth2030 helped them grow!
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Bonanza budget fails to deliver for young people and youth work
Despite our collective efforts, Budget 2025 has failed to deliver meaningful support for young people and the youth work sector. While some progress was made, the €7 million allocated for youth work services, for instance, falls far short of what we had called for as a sector and the budget fails to address the pressing issues faced by young people in Ireland.
Find out more >>
Ireland’s UN Youth Delegates announced by Minister for Foreign Affairs
Lauren Jones Brennan of Co. Dublin, and Natasha Maimba of Co. Westmeath, have been selected to join Ireland’s official delegation to the United Nations for the UN General Assembly in New York this September.
Find out more >>
UN Delegate 2023-2024 Reflective Blogs
Mohammad Naeem and Alicia Joy O’Sullivan were Ireland’s 2023-2024 United Nations Youth Delegates. Find out how they used their time during their terms at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum and CONUN meeting in Brussels
Find out more about the United Nations HLPF >>
Find out more about CONUN >>
Member News
BelongTo: Stand Up Awareness Week
We are proud to endorse Stand Up Awareness Week, Belong To’s national anti-LGBTQ+ bullying campaign, will take place from 4-8 Nov. Belong To is hosting online training sessions to help youth workers prepare for Stand Up Awareness Week. Learn about about hosting Stand Up Awareness Week, meet staff from other services, and learn about new activities.
Find out more >>
BelongTo: LGBTQ+ Family Support
Belong To is offering one-to-one support for the families of LGBTQ+ young people across Ireland with their new Family Support Service. This is a free and confidential service, available in-person or online.
Find out more >>
Ógras: Mobility of Youth Workers Training Course
The KA1 – Mobility of Youth Workers – 6 day Training Course in Dublin from 30th October – 4th November 2024. The training programme will enhance the quality of individual youth work practice through the power of humour as the means by which to engage and empower young people more meaningfully and more
effectively.
Apply now >>
Irish Girl Guides: Become a Leader
IGG is calling on passionate individuals to join the organisation as Leaders! As a Leader, you will guide girls through our Journey Programme, helping them build skills, foster teamwork, and promote global awareness.
Find out more and apply >>
VSI: Global Justice Meetup
This month's VSI meetup is on the topic of 'Future Climate Utopias' and will take place in Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Organisations, Dublin 7, from 14:00 to 16:00, on Saturday 5th October.
Find out more and apply >>
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
IDEA: Code of Good Practices Support Officer
Foróige: Youth Officer, Programme Coordinator, and more
Other Youth Sector News
DCEDIY: LGBTI+ Youth Fund 2024
A total of up to €400,000 is being made available in grants to applicants to the fund, with the term of the grant running from October 2024 to December 2025.
Find out more and apply >>
European Youth Parliament: Connaught Ulster session
Connacht-Ulster Session of the European Youth Parliament invites TY - 6th year students across Connaght and Ulster to participate in an exciting simulation of the European Parliament in Galway, 9th-10th November. The session is a fantastic opportunity to debate, brainstorm solutions to pressing European issues, and collaborate with delegates from all over Europe!
Find out more >>
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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