October 2019
Hi John,
Welcome to October's issue of Clár na nÓg, with information on everything from training to resources to news. This is also your update on vacancies and events across the youth work sector and much more. Enjoy!
Kind regards,
Daniel
NYCI
NYCI News
Upcoming training, deadlines and calls
Budget 2020: increase in youth services funding 'small step in right direction'
NYCI welcomed the additional €2 million in funding provided for youth services nationwide announced by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs yesterday. We also highlighted other measures to support young people including jobseekers allowance increases and a special fund for climate action.
Mary Cunningham, NYCI Director said that although welcome “The increase must be taken in context and it must be noted that funding for youth services is still over 15% below 2008 levels despite our growing youth population... read our full reaction statement >>
One World Week 2019 - Get Involved!
This year’s One World Week takes place from December 1st to 8th 2019 and focuses on Climate Revolution and the Sustainable Development Goals! Throughout the week young people and youth organisations will take part in local and regional activities supported through our mini-grants and free training and resources find out more >>
EU Youth Dialogue Survey Closing Soon
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. Fill out the survey now >>
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 >>
Ireland's UN Youth Delegates Announced by Tánaiste
The message from Valery Molay from Dublin and Jack O’Connor from Kilcolman, County Limerick - both selected to join Ireland’s official delegation to the United Nations for the UN General Assembly in New York recently - was that world leaders at the UN Climate Action Summit must listen to the voice of youth and take action. Read more >>
Competition deadline extended! 3D Printing for a Sustainable World
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
Welcome our newest members!
We are delighted to welcome Blossom Ireland and Love and Care for People into NYCI membersip and look forward to supporting, representing and working with them in the coming years.
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 >>
Call for nominations to the PAC
The NYCI Policy and Advocacy Committee (PAC) plays an important role in developing and informing the NYCI policy and advocacy agenda. We are now calling on NYCI member organisations to nominate one person to serve on the PAC for the next two years. 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.
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
Irish Girl Guides Undertake Service Projects In India
Fifty members of Irish Girl Guides undertook service projects during a 12-day visit to Sangam World Centre in Pune, India. The trip was arranged as a cultural and educational experience to mark the centenary of Senior Branch (IGG’s branch for 14-30 year olds). Participants undertook service projects in the local community, including in a nursing home and in a school for children with disabilities. Read participant blog posts on the IGG website>>
YouthWorkAndYou
YouthWorkAndYou.org is a creative, interactive e-learning platform designed & hosted by the Youth Work eLearning Partnership, an Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership coordinated by Maynooth University.
Designed by youth work educators, it consists of five modules containing interactive videos and downloadable content along with a comprehensive repository of youth work sources and resources. It is free to access, share, and adapt. Find out more >>
Amnesty International Ireland Student Activism Summit
Taking place on November 2nd in Dublin, this summit will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about Amnesty International Ireland, its campaigns and activism, and to hear from inspiring activists. If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected].
Young, Paperless & Powerful
Children born or living in Ireland whose parents are undocumented have no rights to residency here. Young, Paperless & Powerful is a youth project at MRCI asking Minister Charlie Flanagan to ensure that no child or young person grow up undocumented in Ireland. To get involved, you can sign or share this petition. To find out more, contact Mairéad at [email protected]
ISSU Regional Council Meetings
The Irish Second-Level Students Union (ISSU) is holding Regional Council Meetings for school students across the country, discussing topical issues running elections for their National Council of Schools. More info can be found here >>
IAYO Chamber Music Workshop
The Irish Association of Youth Orchestra National Chamber Music Workshop for Strings, Woodwind and Brass will take place in Waterford on November 2nd and 3rd. This weekend course is suitable for strings, woodwind, and brass players from grades 2-5 and ages 9-14 years. The weekend will culminate in a free concert. Find out more >>
Chatterbox - Learn a Language to Facilitate Refugee Integration
Irish Red Cross is partnering with the Red Cross in Italy, Latvia, and the UK to implement the Amplifying the Voices of Refugees and Asylum Seekers for Integration and Life Skills (AVAIL) project. Chatterbox employs refugee teachers to deliver language learning to students who can sign up for 5 hours of free tuition. Find out more here >>
Is Your Organisation an NYCI Member?
As well as advocating on your behalf, NYCI provides advice, networking and development opportuities and expert training in all areas of youth work, including child protection, development education, equality, arts, health, and more. Find out more here >>
Vacancies
Foroige has a number of vacancies currently.
Suas seeks a Facilitator for the Irish Aid Centre.
Other Youth Sector News
Deadline Extended: Charity Impact Awards
Grab this opportunity to showcase your organisation's work far and wide - submitted impact stories will be published on the website and the public will be invited to show their support. Winners will be announced December 10th at a festive awards ceremony in Dublin's Mansion House. Get started here >>
Discover EU Funding - Léargas
Do you work within the community? Would you like to discover EU funding programmes? Find out about funding opportunities that may be available for your organisation at a short Discovery Day on October 17th October. This session is tailored for newcomers. Register here >>
Sail Training Ireland
A charity with youth development at its core, sail training is designed to have a profound impact on the lives of its participants. This year, over a quarter of the young people placed by Sail Training Ireland are living with a disability – this is an inclusive opportunity for education outside the classroom. Find out more >>
Doctorate in Social Science
Applications now open for a four-year, practitioner-led doctorate offered by the Department of Applied Social Studies in Maynooth University is designed to provide advanced professional and research skills to qualified, experienced practitioners in lead roles in youth work, community work, social work, rights and social-change-focused organisations. For more information click here >>
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.
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