Thank you all who attended today's #RuralYouth symposium. Thank you to the 3 speakers NYCI Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) Macra na Feirme for their insightful presentations to set the scene for a fantastic discussion. A report will be produced on outcomes of the discussion #UseYourVote

CEO of NYCI Mary Cunningham presenting now at the #RuralYouth symposium bridgehousehotel and the support they provide to Yout work practioners across the country and the challenges young people face in accessing services in rural areas. #RuralYouth #UseYourVote

The complete study ‘State of our young nation: A report into the lives of Irish 18-29-year-olds’ is available here: youth.ie/articles/launc…

Free B4u Decide training is coming to Letterkenny at the end of May!

Training will take place over two days to explore the concept of delaying early sex by supporting the development of sexual health competencies.

@HSEhealthW HealthyIreland Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, Youth

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Last chance! We have just two spots left on this free 12 May training in Galway on understanding young people and pornography.

@HSEhealthW HealthyIreland Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, Youth

Sign up here: bit.ly/43Ylxi1

⚡🌞‼️Youth Sector Summer School on Climate Creativity.

We are exploring #ClimateJustice through pop up story books and eco arts from May 24th - 26th.

Booking is now open.

For more information:
youth.ie/event/nyci-sum…

#YouthArts #Youth2030 #SDGs #YouthWork #YouthLeaders

📢Are you leading a #youth -driven #GlobalEducation initiative? We want to hear from you! Share your story and join us in shaping the future of Global Education in #Europe . Learn more & #apply here 👉gene.eu/awards-2024

Minister Eamon Ryan with NYCI is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Climate Youth Delegate for Ireland’s annual Climate Youth Delegate Programme.

You can find them on their Instagram account, instagram.com/climateyouthde…

Read more here: gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Next month's immersive summer school experience will provide space for you to reflect critically on climate justice, explore your own creativity, share experiences, & integrate your learning into your work with young people.

Join us!

Irish Aid Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, Youth

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'The state of our young nation' is our new report on the lives of Irish 18-29-year-olds.

The research examines the challenges they face today, including housing, the cost of living, and low mental wellbeing.

Read the full report: bit.ly/4aJIkkt

Are you interested in the role creativity can play in exploring climate justice with young people?

Join us for the three-day residental Climate Creativity Summer School next month!

Irish Aid Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, Youth

More here 👇 bit.ly/3W9T33d

In case you missed it, read about our current Climate Youth Delegate's experience at COP28 in Dubai.

Jennifer Salmon has written up her reflections both on the event and its outcomes.

Read it here: bit.ly/3xIXkQN

We're bringing ethnic minority youth work leaders together to create a space of support, of sharing, building a learning, upskilling and reflective practice space.

Will you join us?

Department of Rural and Community Development Pobal bit.ly/44ba8M7

Returning at the end of May, join us for a two-day course exploring the concept of delaying early sex among young people by supporting the development of sexual health competencies.

@HSEhealthW HealthyIreland Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, Youth

Sign up here: bit.ly/4cWmyvq

🚀 Launching our report into the lives of Irish 18-29-year-olds: The state of our young nation

New research examines the challenges faced by young Irish people today, with housing & the cost of living cited as particularly concerning issues.

Get it now: bit.ly/4aJIkkt

How are the housing crisis and the cost of living impacting our young people?

The stats are concerning, with one in five saying they have skipped meals due to cost.

Read our latest report: bit.ly/3UbHoy4

💡 Final tickets remaining!

Enroll in STEAM school & take part in immersive, hands-on workshops (residential & online) exploring the theme of light this Friday to Sunday.

Foster creativity, curiosity, and confidence in #STEAM practice.

Science Foundation Ireland youth.ie/event/lumosity…

Minister Seán Fleming announced €2.2m in Global Citizenship Education funding to 36 organisations working in schools and communities.

GCE grants funds activities to build awareness of global issues such as climate change, hunger and injustice.

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Young people are skipping meals, unhappy with their housing situation, and suffering mental health issues due to the housing crisis and the cost of living.

Get our latest report: bit.ly/3UbHoy4

Last chance!

Register now for tomorrow's network and capacity building event for youth workers in Ireland who are working with young Roma.

The event takes place online and will feature input direct from the community.

Department of Rural and Community Development Pobal bit.ly/3Tv0rmD