Hello John,

I hope you are keeping well.

I want to ask for your help with an important campaign NYCI is running to ensure Government is aware of the need to increase investment in young people and youth work ahead of Budget 2026.

As part of this year’s YouthWorkersChangeLives campaign, NYCI is gathering real-life stories from youth workers ([link removed]) and young people ([link removed]) alike to show why increased Government investment in youth work is essential.

We want to highlight the life-changing impact of youth work across generations – and that starts with the people delivering it every day.

I'm a young person - I want to learn more! >> ([link removed])
I'm a youth worker - tell me more! >> ([link removed])
We need people who are:
* Passionate about youth work and its power to change lives

* Good storytellers, who are confident and comfortable in talking about their experiences


What we will be asking you to do:
* Attend a storytelling session and be interviewed about your experiences on
Tuesday 20th May, from 6:00–7:30pm (young people) ([link removed])
or
Wednesday 18th June, from 6:00-7:30pm (youth workers) ([link removed]) .
These will be done remotely over Zoom.

* Supply a photo for use in this campaign


How you can help:

If you have a story to share, please do register for one of the sessions above. If not, please contact any young people or youth workers you think might be suitable and share this opportunity with them.

Thanks so much as always for standing with us. You're part of an incredible community supporting young people across Ireland. Together, we’re changing lives.

Kind regards,

Grace

Grace McManus
Policy & Campaigns Manager
National Youth Council of Ireland
3 Montague Street,
Dublin 2

P.S. Here are the links again, I'd appreciate if you could share them with your networks:
Join NYCI Youth Work Changes Lives storytelling sessions
* Tuesday 20th May, from 6:00–7:30pm (young people) ([link removed])

* Wednesday 18th June, from 6:00-7:30pm (youth workers) ([link removed]) .

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