The Oral History Project grew out of our work with the NI Commission for Victims and Survivors (CVS). Working with Professor Chris Reynolds from Nottingham Trent University, young people from the CVS Youth Panel explored how oral history can be used to capture, preserve and share stories and experiences from the past, particularly those connected to Legacy and the NI Conflict.
On Friday we held our latest Democratic Education Forum meeting! It was a packed day bringing members together to share ideas, shape the future of the Forum and have their voices heard on the future of education in Northern Ireland Dr Jan Eichhorn led an interactive session exploring the purpose, role and future direction...
Participation Conversations are launching! We’re creating an informal online space for people working in youth participation to come together, connect and learn from each other. We want to hear from the people doing this work about what would make these conversations genuinely useful. If you work in youth participation, come along and help shape what happens...
Busy day for our staff team! Staff Meeting: Operations updates & action plans for the quarter ahead. Reflective Practice: Discussing our youth work values within current funding landscapes. Big Birthday: Celebrating our Youth Apprentice, Cian, turning 25! Cian started with us as a participant and is now a key part of our...
AMPLIFY VISION BOARD SEASON Before the scissors and glue came out, we started with a plan. Our Vision Board Planning Worksheet walked young people through 6 key areas of their life: Growth — something to get better at this year School/Future — a path or skill they were curious about People — what they wanted their...
Preparing Young People for Democracy On Friday, our team was at Belfast Metropolitan College delivering a Preparing Young People for Democracy workshop. The session explored key themes including: An introduction to democracy Voting and elections Mis- and disinformation How young people can get involved and have their voices heard We’ll soon be launching our booking page, giving...
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.
