youth work

During the 1990s, Iceland had some of the highest figures for substance use among young people in Europe. The alarming statistics sparked the development of the groundbreaking Icelandic Model for Primary Prevention of Substance Use, which has since been implemented in 30 other countries, including Ireland.

A new bursary fund of €200,000 was launched today to support community workers seeking to pursue endorsed postgraduate community work qualifications.

Readers wondering should they study for a masters in youth and community work at Maynooth University can hear what it's like this coming Monday, April 24th, when current students take part in a questions and answers session.

By Joe Saunders “You have to see it, to be it” is a strong motto for those seeking social change. Whether it’s sport, business or politics, all walks of life need diversity at leadership level if they are to be truly inclusive.

By Fergal Barr

Why has the community of Garryowen been left without a community centre? It is almost certainly the only community of its size and age in all of Ireland without such a facility.

“I am from the area and I work with over 60 young people from the area. These young people are crying out for a community centre.” - Youth worker, Jonathan Collins

“The violence and anti-social behaviour that was endemic in Garryowen last summer stands as a bleak testament to the need for substantial investment in community space and community services” - John Buttery, Garryowen Community Development Project co-ordinator.