Amplify is a peace building programme bringing young people together to look at 5 key themes:
- Personal & Social Development
- Good Relations
- Citizenship
- Employability
- Positive Progression
This is a Peace-Plus funded programme with a consortium of organisations consisting of Northern Ireland Youth Forum, Youth Action NI, Prince’s Trust Northern Ireland, Youth Work Ireland Louth, Youth Work Ireland Monaghan, Foróige, Patrician Youth Club, Community Sports Network.
AMPLIFY has been funded by the EU’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) to the value of €4.7m. Match-funding for this project has been provided by the Executive Office in Northern Ireland and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs in Ireland.
NI Youth Forum is delivering Amplify across several areas of Northern Ireland over multiple years, supporting young people to become active, informed and confident leaders in their communities.
Some of the highlights so far include:
- Residentials focusing on personal and social development, team building, new experiences and experiential learning.
- Workshops on employability, such as interviews, CVs, and public speaking.
- Explored our local context historically, politically and young people’s rights in the world today.
- Meeting and engaging with decision makers and politicians.
- Marking important events such as Good Relations Week and Belfast Pride.
- Careers Day with Ernest & Young.
- Consultation events on flags and the NI Executive Draft Programme for Government.
- 1 to 1 support for participants throughout.
- Gaining qualifications in first aid, health & well-being and the environment.
- Attending events hosted by NI Youth Forum and other partners.
To find out more, please feel free to reach out to any of the Amplify staff team outlined below.
What do we get up to?
YEAR 1
Aliyah Tuansi
Maria Busch
Louisa Ward
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