Youth Work
Our Youth Work Programme
We work with young people aged 16-25 who are seeking protection or those granted refugee status. We value young people and believe they have the right to make decisions about their own lives and actively participate in Irish society. Our team supports the young people to grow their strengths, develop a sense of belonging, and ensure their voices are heard through structured group work and one-to-one support.
Team Impact in 2023
Young People Engaged
195 young people engaged
Queries Responded To
324 queries responded to
One-to-One Support
110 young people supported one-to-one
Trainings Delivered
9 trainings, talks, and outreach sessions delivered
Youth Projects
3 youth projects
Workshops and Activities
48 workshops and activities delivered
Leadership Programme
5 young people engaged in our leadership programme
Collaborations
9 collaborations with relevant organisations and individuals
Tight Spaces Resource
Launched Tight Spaces, a resource on the experience of Direct Provision by young people.
Support Our Youth Work
If you would like to find out more, get involved with, or support our Youth Work programme, please get in touch with our Youth Workers:
Email Youth WorkOur Supporters
Our 2024 Youth Work Programme is supported by the Mount Street Club Trust, Creative Ireland, ASW, TK Maxx, and CIF. We previously received support from Sky, VHI, and the Irish Youth Foundation. We are very grateful for their support.
Donate to Support Our Youth Work
Your contributions help us continue empowering young people. Thank you for your generosity!
Donate NowYouth Projects
Take a look at some of our current and past youth projects below:
Tight Spaces
An educational resource on Ireland's Direct Provision system by young people.
Mind Yourself
A mental health resource for young people in the asylum process.
European Youth in Migration Forum
A platform for young migrants to share their experiences and advocate for change.
Gaisce
A programme supporting young people in achieving personal goals.
Our Voice (2018)
A project amplifying the voices of young refugees and asylum seekers.
Rooted (2018)
A creative arts initiative fostering a sense of belonging among young people.
Youth Café (2015-2017)
A safe space for young people to connect, learn, and grow.
Be Heard (2017)
An advocacy project empowering young people to speak up for their rights.
Youth Advocacy Project (2016)
A project training young people to become advocates for change.
- Open Hours: Mon - Fri: 8.00 am. - 6.00 pm.
- 39a Dufferin Avenue, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 3AB
- info@irelandrefugeeboard.co.uk