Hello John,
I hope you're keeping well.
We're in the home stretch of 2022, but we already have lots lined up for you in the new year which you'll find below. We've also put together your usual round-up of opportunities, updates, and events from across the youth sector.
All the best,
Sarah
NYCI
NYCI News
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One World Week 2022 Highlights
One World Week 2022 was a great success! Thanks to our amazing participants and speakers for making a week jam-packed with activities, inspiration and activism – tackling one of the biggest challenges of them all: Globalisation. For those of you that couldn’t attend, we’ve gathered some of the best bits and resources, all in one place.
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SPARK Youth Arts Festival – Save the Date!
We are delighted to announce that the SPARK Youth Arts Festival will take place next year from February 20th – 24th!
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NYCI Global Youth Work Map
NYCI is currently updating our Interactive Global Youth Work Map! The Map highlights to work of Youth Work Organisations, Educational Insitutions, and NGO/Development-focused Organisations in advancing Global Youth Work, the SDGs, and Global Citizenship Education.
Update your information >>
Artist in Residence with Dept. of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University 2023
On behalf of the Dept of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University and Kildare County Council Arts Service, we invite Expressions of Interest from qualified individuals and organisations to undertake an Artist in Residence project. The deadline for receipt of completed ‘Expressions of Interest’ is 5pm, Wednesday December 14th.
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New “Local Champions” initiative launched
Are you under 30? Are you, or have you been, involved in youth work? Are you interested in learning more about sharing how great youth work is with your local TDs? If so, then this opportunity is for you! We’re excited to be rolling out our new “Local Champions” initiative, to support our national campaign to increase investment in youth work funding – Youth Work Changes Lives.
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One World Week Seed Fund – now accepting applications!
Our Global Youth Work team in association with Irish Aid is delighted to invite applications for our Seed Grants worth up to €400. The OWW Seed Fund is an opportunity to explore an aspect of our global world, and to make local-global connections in your work.The deadline to apply is 28 February 2023.
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Youth Arts SPEAKS – Call to Participate
Are you aged 18 to 25 and passionate about youth arts and creativity? Join our Youth Arts SPEAKS project and have your voice heard! To apply for the project, please complete our form by Wednesday, December 14th.
Find out more >>
New STEAM resources
The STEAM programme have launched their STEAM in Youth Work Framework, Games in Youth Work Handbook, and Building Things & Playing with Lights resources.
Find out more and download >>
NYCI welcomes introduction of voter pre-registration for 16 and 17 year olds
We welcome the introduction of new youth-friendly measures which mean 16- and 17-year-olds can pre-register to vote and the majority of voters aged 18 and over can now register to vote online. The Government must go further however, and we are calling for action on the right to vote for 16 and 17 year olds.
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Member News
LGBTI+ Youth Leadership Programme
Foróige, with support from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth, is now accepting applications from young people who may have an interest in getting involved in the LGBTI+ Youth Leadership Programme. Closing date for receipt of applications is 13th December 2022.
Find out more and apply >>
AsIAm Conference 2023
Tickets are now on sale for the AsIAm National Autism Conference: "Same Chance: Removing Barriers for Autistic People" on the 4th February 2023 in The Grand Hotel, Malahide. This event marks the return of the annual conference, after the hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Engaging Young People with Physical Disabilities in Youth Work
Youth Work Ireland invite you to attend our upcoming youth practitioner symposium - Engaging Young People with Physical Disabilities in Youth Work on Wednesday November 30th.
Register >>
Young Environmentalist Awards 2023
ECO-UNESCO is delighted to call on young people between the ages of 10 and 18 to take part in the Young Environmentalist Awards 2023. This is our all-Ireland environmental awards programme that recognises and rewards groups of young people who raise environmental awareness and improve the environment through creating an environmental action project in their youth group, community, or school.
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Children's Rights Alliance
Foróige are now recruiting young people aged 14-18 to be part of the Children and Young People’s Advisory Group (CYPAG). The CYPAG will advise on the consultation process, develop questions and methodology for the research, and review findings from the consultations.
Find out more >>
Project Protect Protest
Amnesty Ireland is currently running their week long act-in at the Project Arts Centre - Project Protect Protest. From 5-10 December they are hosting events to inspire campaigners to fight for the right to protest.
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Finglas Youth Resource Strategic Plan 2023-2027
On the 16th November the Finglas Youth Resource Centre launched our new Strategic Plan 2023-2027. They welcomed the Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman to launch our new Strategic Plan. The official launched was followed by a celebration event for all the young people we work with.
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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
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Other Youth Sector News
Autism: Belonging & Inclusion in Youth Work
A FREE two-day conference for youth work practitioners from across the island of Ireland looking at building a sense of belonging and inclusive spaces for Autistic Young People.
Find out more >>
International Children's Peace Prize 2023
KidsRights annually awards the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize to a child who fights courageously for children’s rights. The nominations are open until March 1st, 2023!
Find out more >>
DCEDIY Youth Affairs survey
The Ombudsman for Children needs your help to hear from all children aged between 12 and 17 (inclusive) about their mental health and mental health services in Ireland. The survey closes on 7th December at midnight!
Fill out survey >>
Added value of micro-credentials survey
PPMI is carrying out a survey "Added value of microcredentials" targeting students and adult learners as part of the project "The role of micro-credentials in facilitating learning for employment" at the request of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP). The survey will remain open until the 15th of January.
Fill out survey >>
Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS)
Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications announced a call for applications for the 2022 funding round of the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS). Apply before 16 December 2022.
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Airfield seeking nominations for food youth board
Airfield are looking for young people in Ireland aged 15-18 to join the Airfield Youth Board. The role of this impact-driven board will be to help redefine our ambition to be a sustainable food hub - to write the recipe for the more sustainable food future we need.
Find out more >>
Highlight your Event or Update
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