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

Members of the Crosslinks Project – a partnership project between Youth Initiatives and Diverse Youth NI – showcased their work in Parliament Buildings Stormont.  The Community Relations Council (CRC) supports Youth Initiatives through its  Core Funding Scheme . Carál Ní Chuilín MLA hosted the event taking place during Good Relations Week. The occasion provided a powerful platform to showcase how young people across the region are bridging divides and championing good relatio

We have a number of youth support worker post open to application. Adverts for each of the posts can be viewed by clicking on the buttons below. If you are interested in applying please complete the online application by Midnight Sunday 30th June. The online application can be accessed by clicking the job advert texts below. Youth Support Worker (TBUC Camps) Application Form ​

Youth Initiatives CEO Tony Silcock at the Education Committee presenting the ‘Transforming Local Youth Work’ paper and alongside Boys and...

Three animations have been created by the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI), YouthAction NI & VOYPIC to raise awareness of...

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On Friday 10th May local youth service providers gathered at the Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim, for an insightful round-table discussion. We explored innovative delivery models to maximize youth work resources and better support our children and young people. A big thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to these vital conversations!   Following on from this productive discussion with local youth service providers, we are energized and more prepared than ever to tackle the