Natalie was delighted to join @kingstrust at Buckingham Palace today to celebrate their 50th Anniversary For fifty years, The King’s Trust has supported young people across the UK, creating life-changing opportunities for so many. We’re delighted to celebrate this milestone with them, as we continue to partner on projects that support young people across Northern...
Human rights must protect everyone - equally, universally, and without exception. This week, governments are meeting at the Council of Europe in Moldova to discuss proposals that could weaken how human rights protections are applied under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). That matters because the ECHR protects everyday rights and freedoms when they are not...
Youth Apprentice, Cian, was hard at it today Today he: Met the staff and young people at the Magnet Centre, Newry. Planned out his upcoming training, events and programme delivery. Explored his hopes, fears, expectations and needs as the new Change Project Youth Apprentice. There are a lot of amazing things in the pipeline for Cian...
#ThrowbackThursday to our residential a few weeks ago with the amazing Our Voices group!! A jam packed night full of team building, craic,...
Last week, the Our Voices group participated in Media & PR training welcoming back Lindsey Armstrong who facilitated the session, a former broadcast journalist. An evening of stepping outside comfort zones, diving into 1-1 interviews using tools learned from the session. We then watched the recordings back to reflect on our responses and body language Supported by...
Making your voice heard to influence Difference in the Housing Executive… Are you aged 16-30 and looking for an amazing opportunity to grow, connect, and make a real impact? The Housing Executive Youth Voice Subgroup is looking for passionate young individuals who have an interest in housing and homelessness. What's the HE Youth Voice Subgroup about? We're a dynamic...
Last night our amazing A.B.O.D.E Group came together for their monthly session. Together we explored Leadership skills Teamwork Hart's Ladder of Participation Future plans for applying this learning to real life practise. Amazing work by young people who continue to push themselves out of their comfort zones. We cannot wait for our next session Thanks to the...
This year’s Annual Report is a celebration of something truly special- the courage, resilience, and spirit of the young people who shape the NI Youth Forum every single day. The stories captured in these pages of young people finding their voice, overcoming challenges, supporting one another, and stepping into leadership reminds us of why our work matters so deeply.
Following the publication of the Youth Homelessness Action Plan, the Northern Ireland Youth Forum (NIYF) and Simon Community approached the Housing Executive to explore how the views of young people could be considered in the delivery of the Youth Homelessness Action Plan (available to access on the Housing Executive’s website- www.nihe.gov.uk) and the shaping of any additional actions for the remainder of the delivery period.
Whatever you are experiencing it’s important to know
that you’re not alone and that you can get support.
NIYF offer a range of one to one, Counselling and Therapeutic Support services to members.
We can also help you to get the right support that you need.
If you need support or would like to find out more about this, please contact your NIYF youth worker.
Meet our Youth Workers, Managers, Directors & Administrator teams.
