Youth Initiatives Good Relations Manager, Lynda Whinnery, recently shared about peace building and creating a hopeful peaceful Belfast at a Belfast City of Sanctuary

At the Community Relations Council Making a Difference Conference 2025, Youth Initiatives showcased our at our information stand, with Niamh McCarthy our East Belfast Strive worker showcasing a new good relations resource she designed. This interactive resource enables young people to explore the social injustices experienced by different communities across Northern Ireland, sparking reflection and meaningful conversations. Our Good Relations Manager Lynda Whinnery was invit

On Tuesday 2nd December we are launching our Big Give Double Donation Christmas Campaign for 2025. From 12pm that day until 12pm on Tuesday 9th December all donations up to £30,000 will be matched by our Pledger and Champiom. That is for every £1 donated (via our page on the Big Give website) YI will receive £2. This year, we are raising funds towards ‘Building for the Future’ which will enable us to purchase and restore the building we currently rent for out East Belfast Com

Voices for Impact to be officially launched at Bytes Youth Hub in Glengormley on Wednesday, 14th May 2025 at 11am Voices for Impact, a groundbreaking digital platform designed to capture and amplify the voices of children and young people across Northern Ireland, Ireland, and the UK, will be officially launched at an event in the Bytes Youth Hub in Glengormley on Wednesday, 14th May at 11am. ​ The initiative represents a collaboration between seven leading youth organisations