A level results day with AMPLIFY! Tonight was all about celebrating, grabbing a bite, playing games, and supporting each other after such a massive milestone. They felt hopeful for the future and sat down to co-design their AMPLIFY journey and plan what’s coming next. Huge congratulations to everyone on your results! We’re so proud of you!...
Tonight on International Youth Day the young women of AMPLIFY began exploring all things social action. They unpacked the issues directly impacting their local communities, shared what matters most, and got honest about the changes they want to see. From thinking about local initiatives to considering long-term impact, the ideas were big and the discussions were...
Today, we celebrate International Youth Day 2026. NI Youth Forum is committed to promoting young people’s voices and creating spaces where they can become informed and be heard. This year’s theme is “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” which reflects our work in ensuring young people are heard on decisions that impact them and recognising the value of...
We’re hiring at a critical moment for democratic education and youth participation NI Youth Forum is recruiting a Democratic Education Practitioner - a rewarding role supporting young people to understand democracy, build confidence and have their voices heard. £34,434 35 hours per week Deadline: Monday 17th August at 12 noon Apply
Our Voices On Wednesday, the group were at Ulster University to hear a high level summary of their survey findings Thank you to everyone who shared their views! Through a quiz, they guessed some of the results and participated in an activity where they took some of the findings and put them into a mini...
Amplify Resi Day One Today our Amplify Young Women's Group headed off on their first residential together. Weekend's like these are important for building bonds, exploring group dynamics & challenging ourselves and each other. Day One Focused On: Team building Good relations Growing connections Personal development Fun & games
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.
