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Youth Work

We work with young people aged 16-25 who are seeking protection or those granted refugee status. We value young people and believe they have the right to make decisions about their own lives and actively participate in Irish society. Our team supports the young people to grow their strengths, develop a sense of belonging and ensure their voices are heard through structured group work and one-to-one support. 

Team Impact in 2023

  • 195 young people engaged
  • 324 queries responded to
  • 110 young people supported one-to-one 
  • 9 trainings, talks and outreach sessions delivered
  • 3 youth projects 
  • 48 workshops and activities delivered
  • 5 young people engaged in our leadership programme
  • 9 collaborations with relevant organisations and individuals
  • Launched Tight Spaces, a resource on the experience of Direct Provision by young people.

If you would like to find out more, get involved with or support our Youth Work programme, please get in touch with our Youth Workers

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Our 2024 Youth Work Programme is supported by the Mount Street Club Trust, Creative Ireland, ASW, TK Maxx and CIF. We previously received support from Sky, VHI and the Irish Youth Foundation. We are very grateful for their support. 

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“Take a look at some of our current and past youth projects below.”

Tight Spaces-An Educational Resource on Ireland's Direct Provision System by Young People

Tight Spaces-An Educational Resource on Ireland's Direct Provision System by Young People

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Published: 28th January, 2023

Updated: 4th December, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Mind Yourself, A Mental Health Resource for Young People in the Asylum Process

Mind Yourself, A Mental Health Resource for Young People in the Asylum Process

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Published: 18th April, 2021

Updated: 29th January, 2024

Author: Vikki Walshe

European Youth in Migration Forum

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Published: 9th April, 2020

Updated: 15th April, 2020

Author: Vikki Walshe

Gaisce

Gaisce

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Published: 8th April, 2020

Updated: 26th March, 2024

Author: Vikki Walshe

Our Voice (2018)

Our Voice (2018)

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Published: 7th April, 2020

Updated: 19th April, 2020

Author: Vikki Walshe

Rooted (2018)

Rooted (2018)

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Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 9th April, 2020

Author: Vikki Walshe

Youth Café (2015-2017)

Youth Café (2015-2017)

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Published: 5th April, 2020

Updated: 9th April, 2020

Author: Vikki Walshe

Be Heard (2017)

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Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 19th April, 2020

Author: Vikki Walshe

Youth Advocacy Project (2016)

Youth Advocacy Project (2016)

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Published: 31st March, 2020

Updated: 9th April, 2020

Author: Vikki Walshe

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