Clár na nÓg: Youth Sector Updates – September 2024
National Youth Council of Ireland: News
Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls
- Understanding Young People and Pornography – Kildare Sep 12
- Bringing youth work to the next level Sep 13
- We’re Hiring: North-South PEACEPLUS Youth ImPact Programme Officer deadline Sep 16
- Sense and Sustainability STEAM School Sep 19 – 20
- Understanding Young People and Pornography – Mullingar Sep 26
- Apply now – Young People’s Committee 2024 deadline Oct 1
- Racial Justice Training Oct 1
- Child Safeguarding Statement & Risk Assessment Workshop Oct 2
- We’re Hiring: National Child Protection Programme Trainer & Quality Assurance Officer deadline Oct 9
- Thriving Together: Youth Work and Mental Health Promotion Oct 11
- Youth Climate Justice Showcase Oct 26
- Make Minority a Priority Youth Consultation Oct 29
- (Booking opening soon) One World Week 2024 Nov 16 – 23
- DLP Hub for the Youth Work Sector Nov 26
- NYCI Annual Conference Dec 5
Remember to check out our News Feed for regular updates.
Campaign for Investment in Youth in Budget 2025
4,891 of you have signed 156 postcards that we are now delivering to TDs in every constituency across Ireland, calling for a much-needed €15 million investment in youth work in Budget 2025. But we’re not done yet! If you haven’t already, we’re asking you to take one more step for young people…
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Save the date – One World Week 2024
We are delighted to announce that this year’s One World Week will be taking place from 16th-23rd November. Keep an eye out this week to find out about this year’s trainings and events, and how you can get involved!
Survey on Working with young people in the International Protection System
The advocacy voice for young asylum seekers isn’t as strong as it should be, and for this reason we are pushing for more resources and focus on youth in IPAS accommodation. We are undertaking a survey about young people in International Protection access to youth work, resources made available, and particularly whether some groups of young people in international protection are under-represented. Deadline: 25th September 2024
Find out more and take survey >>
Have your voice heard at the United Nations!
Ireland’s 2024-2025 UN Youth Delegates will travel to New York in September to attend the UN General Assembly and the Summit of the Future. From now until September 14th, they’re looking for your opinions on everything from peace and security to AI, from representation to the Sustainable Development Goals. Please take 15 minutes to complete this survey, to ensure that your voice is heard by Irish and international decision-makers. Deadline: 14th September 2024
Find out more and take survey >>
Apply now! – Young People’s Committee 2024
We are very excited to announce the fifth year of the ‘Young People’s Committee’ and are accepting applications. The YOUTH2030 Young People’s Committee 2024-2025 is an exciting opportunity for young people to connect across Ireland with a focus on engaging in global justice topics. Deadline: Tuesday October 2nd 2024, 5pm
Find out more and apply >>
Spotlight on Global Youth Work
Discover how Airfield Estate has harnessed working with Youth2030 to create a sustainable food hub in a world-leading sustainable food city. Dive into our latest blog post and find out how they got there!
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Member News
Youth Work Ireland: National Consensus Conference 2024
The Youth Work for All Consensus Conference, taking place 4th November, will explore this aspiration including policy intersections, the rights basis for it and the role of voluntary sector organisations in the youth work ecosystem, the needs of volunteers and young people and all other considerations which will help us to realise this important goal.
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VSI: Youth for Climate Justice Project
Join VSI this September for our Youth for Climate Justice Project 2024. We will bring together a small group of young people to learn about climate justice and how it can be achieved. It will be a mix of online and in-person workshops, starting on 21st September in-person in Dublin, and running online for 5 evenings from 23rd – 25th September and 30th September – 1st October, with a final in-person day on Saturday 5th October. Participants must be aged 18-25 and living in Ireland.
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Gaisce: Youth Ambassador Panel
Gaisce – The President’s Award is seeking young people aged 18+ from all over Ireland to join a new Youth Ambassador Panel. The panel will bring together young people who are currently undertaking or have recently achieved their Gaisce Award and are passionate about advocating for Gaisce, accessing exclusive training and learning opportunities, and networking with fellow Award Participants. Deadline: 13th September 2024
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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.
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Vacancies
NYCI: National Child Protection Programme Trainer & Quality Assurance Officer, North-South PEACEPLUS Youth ImPact Programme 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!
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