September 2019
Hi John,
Welcome to this issue of Clár na nÓg, with information on our mini-grants, trainings this Autumn covering everything from digital storytelling to mental health, your update on vacancies and events across the youth work sector and much more. Enjoy reading!
Kind regards
Daniel
NYCI
NYCI News
Upcoming training, deadlines and calls
European Guidelines for Digital Youth Work Launched
The European Guidelines are designed to inform and support the youth work sector and policy makers on Digital Youth Work. These Guidelines were developed by NYCI as part of a European Partnership www.digitalyouthwork.eu. There are also training resources and good practice guides from our European Partnership on various aspects of digital youth work. Find out more and access the resources >>
One World Week 2019: mini-grants and more - get involved!
This year’s One World Week takes place from December 1st to 8th 2019. The theme is Climate Action and the Sustainable Development Goals. Throughout the week young people and youth organisations will take part in local and regional activities funded through our One World mini-grants, free training and more >>
Youth Dialogue Survey
We’re inviting young people aged 13 to 30 to contribute to this survey as part of the Consultation phase of the ‘EU Youth Dialogue’. Consultations are currently happening across all of the EU member states on Creating opportunities for youth. It focuses on Quality Employment, Quality Youth Work and Opportunities for Rural Youth. Survey closes October 14th. Take the survey now >>
Support the Climate Strike Movement!
On September 20th, we're filling the streets: on Friday the 15th of March 2019 1.6 million people took part in a global climate strike in more than 125 countries in more than 2,000 locations. In Ireland more than 15,000 young people took part in protests for urgent climate action. This September 20th, young people have asked adults to come out with them. They need you to help make this the biggest climate mobilisation in history. Find out what you can do to support the Climate Strike >>
Reflective Practice Group
The NYCI Equality and Intercultural Programme is looking for expressions of interest from youth workers interested in joining a Reflective Practice Group looking at: empathic listening, compassionate communication, and bringing these practices into our youth work and back to our youth work organisations.
Find out more and see how to get involved >>
STEAM school moments
"Thanks so much NYCI for an amazing 3 days at the #steamschool learning to make pop-up circuit art and pinhole photography. My head is bursting with ideas!" That's from one happy participant at this year's STEAM school - check out the amazing work here. Missed out? Join our Storybuilding for Digital Projects in Youth Work training!
EU Youth Dialogue Consultation with Youth Workers
EU Youth Dialogue Consultation with Youth Workers on Future Work; Youth Work and Opportunities for Rural Youth. Dublin Tuesday 24th 6:30 – 8:30pm. Travel Reimbursed. Contact [email protected] for more details.
International Conference on Digital Youth Work
SOMECAMP EU! 9.-11. December 2019 in Estonia. Discover the world of smart youth work, with a focus on digital youth work. Find out more and register >>
3D printing for a sustainable world - competition
What does sustainability mean to you? Efficiency? Recycling? A better way of living? We are partnering with I-Form on this competition where they are inviting you to draw and describe your idea. The winning entry will be designed by I-Form researchers and printed on cutting edge 3D printing systems! Find out more >>
Member News
Positive Sexual Health – Conference & Youth Summit
Friday 1st November 2019. The Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin. 10am – 4pm. This Youth Work Ireland national conference and youth summit is for young people and practitioners interested in learning more about how to support positive sexual health for young people. Find out more >>
Digital Youth Work - The Manager’s Perspective
Youth Work Ireland: Free seminar and lunch to introducing our innovative Digital Readiness Self-assessment Tools for youth workers and youth organisations. Sept 25. Find out more here >>
Youth Theatre Ireland: Youth Theatre Support Schemes are Now Open
All strands of the Youth Theatre Support Scheme (Perform YT, Go See YT, Drama Facilitation Support, Youth Theatre Partnership, and Theatre Skills Training) are now open for applications. Click here to read more about each strand and to find the application form.
The Wavelength Project
Gaisce – The President’s Award is inviting expressions of interest from organisations working with 18-25 year olds who are seeking asylum, have refugee status or have been resettled into new communities around Ireland to take part in Wavelength - an opportunity for young people to achieve a Gaisce Award. Contact [email protected]
Young Social Innovators
Young Social Innovators is delighted to announce that we are open for applications for our Social Innovation Programmes for 2019/20! These programmes empower young people to take action on a social issue they care about through youth-led teamwork and are a great option for youth organisations and educators as they include dedicated supports, online resources, training and more. Find out more on youngsocialinnovators.ie
Plucky Girl Guide Leaders tackle Guiding’s ultimate challenge
Twelve Irish Girl Guides Leaders took part in Explorer Belt – Guiding’s ultimate challenge – in August. This involved hiking 180 kilometres over 10 days while carrying camping, cooking gear and supplies, completing 12 projects and surviving on just €3.25 a day. All without a smartphone and without knowing in advance which country the event would take place in! Read more on the IGG website >>
Enable Ireland events
Enable Ireland has a number of exciting events that you can get involved in to support more than 8,000 children and adults with disabilities across Ireland.Life With No Limits: 16-20 Sept. Make Way Day: 26 Sept. Give Up Clothes For Good: Month of Sept. No Phones Challenge: 22 Oct See how they help people to live #lifewithnolimits and check out their events page.
Vacancies
Youth Work Ireland seeks a Head of Finance.
Foroige has a number of vacancies currently.
The Children's Rights Alliance is recruiting a Membership Officer and for the Catherine McGuinness Fellowship on children's rights.
Youth Theatre Ireland is recruiting a Special Projects Officer.
Suas seeks a Facilitator for the Irish Aid Centre.
Other Youth Sector News
Love Not Hate Campaign for Hate Crime Legislation
ENAR are calling for the government to introduce hate crime legislation immediately, to protect people from various minorities in Ireland. They want to help break the silence on hate crime, encourage people to report racism and other hate attacks and to find effective ways to address it. You can get involved and sign the petition here >>
Galway Community Circus
Galway Community Circus began its new term on September 16th, with lots of exciting activities and classes planned! Take a look at their schedule on galwaycommunitycircus.com
Creativity4Citizenship (Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps)
Interactive and Creative workshop exploring the SDGs and funding opportunities in Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps. Léargas is delighted to host 'Creativity4Citizenship' in collaboration with CIT Creativity & Change Programme and NYCI. Find out more >>
Dóchas Awards 2019
Nominations are now open for the Dóchas Awards 2019. The Dóchas Awards, now in their fifth year, are an opportunity to come together and celebrate the inspiring humanitarian and development work of individuals and organisations in the Dóchas network. Find out more >>
€3.2m fund open - Social Innovation Fund Ireland
The Arts to Impact fund has reopened and will close for applications in January 22nd 2020. This is a great opportunity for organisations using arts and culture to deliver impact. This is a €3.2m fund for innovative projects within the arts sector. The fund details can be found here.
Certificate in Arts in Group Facilitation
The Arts in Group Facilitation Certificate (level 8, 10 credits) from Crawford CIT focuses on the practical skills of planning and running creative workshops with groups in a range of non-formal contexts. Find out more >>
Can you spot fake news?
Fill in this survey to help researchers develop new tools for identifying false stories. This survey was created by Dublin City University and Graz University of Technology to find out what factors influence people's ability to identify false stories. As part of the EU funded Provenance project, the results will inform the development of new tools to help people evaluate online content.
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 (3 lines or less). Include a link to your website where readers can find out more.
The E-Bulletin goes out to 3,000+ subscribers with an interest in youth issues and is a great opportunity to let the sector know about the fantastic work your organisation carries out and to target youth workers and those interested in youth work issues directly.
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