NYCI News

Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls

• Developing Funding Applications for Youth Arts Projects Mar 4
   
• Shoe Stories – A Creative Workshop Mar 6
   
• Invitation to tender: scoping research on racist narratives in Youth Diversion Projects deadline Mar 10
   
• Invitation to Tender: Review of the Opportunities and Barriers to providing Climate-related work across Ireland’s Youth Work Sector deadline Mar 13
   
• We’re Hiring: EU Presidency Project Officer deadline Mar 13
   
• Specialist Certificate in Youth Health Promotion deadline Mar 19
   
• Artist and Youth Work Residency Grant Scheme deadline Mar 20
   
• Identity and Belonging Webinar Series: Celebrating Anti-Racism Week Mar 20
   
• Apply Now to Become Ireland’s next UN Youth Delegate 2026-2027 deadline Mar 29
   
• Addressing Consent and Pornography with Young People Apr 14 – 15
   
• Transforming Hate in Youth Work Apr 16
   
• Inspiring Future Youth Workers Conference & Cross Sectoral Contact Making Seminar Apr 21
   
• Using our Peer Abuse Resource – “When Young People Harm Each Other” Apr 21

Resources you might like

• eLearning: Understanding Racism for Youth Workers On demand
   
• From Anti-Racism to Racial Justice: Tools, Analysis and Action for Youth Workers Download now
   
• Youth Information Web Resource for Young Refugees & Young People in International Protection Learn more
   
• Celebrating 10 years of Ireland’s UN Youth Delegate programme Learn more

Remember to check out our News Feed for regular updates.

Youth homelessness must not be normalised
Homelessness is unacceptable; and the levels in Ireland are way too high. This year, NYCI will be pushing for a plan to bring those numbers down, and to prevent young people from becoming homeless into the future. 
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Invitation to Tender: Review of the Opportunities and Barriers to providing Climate-related work across Ireland’s Youth Work Sector
Climate change is one of the defining issues shaping young people’s futures. That is why NYCI is now seeking tenders to review the opportunities and barriers to delivering climate-related work across Ireland’s youth work sector.
Deadline to apply: Friday 13th March, 12:00 pm (noon)
Find out more and apply >>

Apply Now – Youth Work Champions Programme
The Youth Work Champions Programme is designed specifically for youth workers and volunteers. This pilot aims to equip participants with the skills, confidence and resources needed to advocate and lobby for youth work at local and national levels.
Register interest >>

Two New Resources to Help You to Tackle Racism
The Equality & Intercultural programme has launched two newest resources to support confident, values-led, anti‑racist youth work practice so that every young person can participate, belong, and thrive – the Understanding Racism for Youth Workers e-learning course, and the From Anti‑Racism to Racial Justice Manual.
Find out more >>

Apply Now to Become Ireland’s next UN Youth Delegate 2026-2027
Applications are now open for Ireland’s United Nations Youth Delegate Programme 2026-2027. Young people from every county are invited to apply for the chance to represent young people living in Ireland, at the UN.
Deadline: Sunday 29th of March
Find out more >>

National Youth Consultation on Human Rights with Ireland’s UN Youth Delegates
On Thursday 19th February, 80 young people gathered from all across Ireland for NYCI’s National Youth Consultation on Human Rights. They discussed the human rights issues most important to them, and the changes that they would like to see on a local, national, and global level.
Find out more >>
 

Member News

YWI: Youth Work Ireland Week 2026
This year Youth Work Ireland Week will take place from Saturday April 11th – Saturday April 18th. From exciting projects to life-changing support, youth services make a real difference and this week is all about shining a spotlight on that impact.
Find out more >>

Irish Girl Guides: Celebrating 100 Years of Global Friendship
Over 10,000 Irish Girl Guides celebrated World Thinking Day on 22 February 2026, alongside more than 11 million Guides and Scouts across 150+ countries. To mark the 100th anniversary of this event, this year’s theme is “Our Friendship,” which is at the heart of Guiding.
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ECO-UNESCO: Young Environmentalist Awards – Expanding ECO-Dens Semi-Finals 2026
The YEA semi-finals, ECO-Dens, have expanded to a new city in 2026: Limerick! With 300+ environmental action projects submitted this year, the ECO-Dens will be a chance for participants to showcase their hard work in front of a panel of judges in hopes of making it onto the Final Showcase in May. 
Find out more >>

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.
Find out more >>

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Vacancies

NYCI: EU Presidency Project Officer
Solas Project: Youth Worker with the Liberate Team
Foróige: Various roles nationally
 

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Other Youth Sector News

Arts Council of Northern Ireland: Belfast Children’s Festival
This year’s Young At Art Belfast Children’s Festival take place 5th – 14th March. Their programme ranges from top quality shows from international artists, to some of the best performances for young audience from these shores, shows created specifically for disabled children and young people and those with neurodiversity or additional support needs, music gigs, circus, exhibitions, and their free Festival Family Day Out.
See full programme of events >>

Mohill Family Support Centre: Looking for Volunteers
Leitrim-based Mohill Family Support Centre are seeking volunteers to help facilitate youth groups, as well as a few other different events across the year, such as Lego groups, arts & crafts, youth club, easter camps, summer camps, Halloween, and more.
Get in touch >>