New online support service available for Leaving Cert students In response to the new system of calculated grades, Youth Work Ireland and its members will be offering online support and advice to students receiving their Leaving Cert results this week. Youth Work Ireland is part of the new Youth Information Chat service, which will be … Read more
canterburymewscooperative.com Press Release Youth Work Ireland 30 July 2020 Mental Health and Alcohol Still Major Issues for Teens says Leading Youth Organisation in Response to Latest Growing Up In Ireland Survey Youth Work Ireland has said that improved efforts and joined up work by Government is needed to address the ongoing issues of mental health … Read more
PRESS RELEASE Tuesday 23rd June, 2020 Youth Work Ireland and BeLonG To Youth Services partner on #BringingPrideHome campaign for LGBTI+ youth across Ireland. Some 500 LGBTI+ young people are set to receive a Pride Self-Care Pack to keep the spirit of Pride alive while remaining socially distant as the annual Dublin Pride parade is moved … Read more
Youth Work Ireland have launched a new fundraising campaign to support young LGBTI+ people impacted by digital poverty, stay connected to vital supports. Youth Work Ireland has launched the #GivetheGiftofPride campaign, to raise funds to support vulnerable young LGBTI+ people impacted by digital poverty. Throughout Pride Month, people are asked to make a once-off €20 donation to provide phone … Read more
Press Release 3rd June 2020 “Massive Youth Unemployment Shock will Require Major Response in post Covid World” says Leading Youth Organisation Youth Work Ireland has said that the revelation that about half of all under 24’s are unemployed means there will be a need for a major youth unemployment initiative after the virus has been … Read more
Youth Work Ireland – Lockdown Transition Statement Youth Work Ireland Local Member Youth Services are pleased to announce the release of a national roadmap for the transition of our work from its current mostly virtual state back to our usual physical, in-person services. Since March 12th, Youth Work Ireland Member Services have successfully managed the … Read more
Youth Work Ireland Week 2020 was due to take place from May 9th – May 16th, but was put on hold given the #COVID19 outbreak…. however… as our clubs and projects have quickly adapted to new and innovative ways of working online, we will be re-creating and re-adapting Youth Work Ireland Week activities from years past for youth clubs and … Read more
Press Release Youth Work Ireland 06 May 2020 “New Government Needs Unity on Question of Leaving Exam” Says Leading Youth Organisation Any new Government needs to speak with one voice on the question of the Leaving Cert according to Youth Work Ireland. The organisation whose members deliver second chance education to a number of disadvantaged … Read more
Press Release Youth Information Partnership April 14th, 2020 First Online Irish Youth Chat Service Launched – Organisations Accelerate Initiative in Light of Current Crisis Four leading Irish youth organisations have today formally launched a new unique online youth chat system called the Digital Youth Information Chat Service. The Youth Information Online chat service is the … Read more
Youth Work Ireland Member Youth Services are working together to ensure young people are support during this time of crisis. These are challenging times that require everyone to be creative, adaptable and united. Young people may find themselves struggling with isolation, schoolwork, boredom and lack of self-motivation. Struggles like these can impact on their well-being and … Read more