One Small Step

A thought-provoking quote from a young person participating in one of our social action workshops 😕 “We don’t know anything about the conflict, so how are we meant to make a difference?” Young people should be empowered to tell their own stories.🕊️

How can we get a big conversation going about the need for #integrated education? 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 “There should be more integrated education to encourage young people to work and play with their peers who they might not necessarily get a chance to otherwise.” #makethisplacework

Something to think about as we kick off a new week 🤔 “Having new friendships breaks the separation in some ways. They might not be discussing identity and division issues, but it opens up a new world for you.” #makethisplacework

Get involved with these critical discussions affecting young people hosted by @YouthActionNI 🗣️🔊

Another quote from our #makethisplacework series of workshops. 👇 “There should be more integrated education to encourage young people to work and play with their peers who they might not necessarily get a chance to otherwise.”

Next in our #makethisplacework quote series from workshops with groups of young people around #Belfast 👇 “Studying the arts has helped me reconnect with my Irish heritage even though I was brought up in a Protestant background.” 🕊️

Really exciting and important input next Friday (20th) at @YouthActionNI looking at Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). There will be a presentation by Dr Tara O'Neill followed by a conversation with attendees. Great for #youthworkers and policy makers! RSVP details attached

Big cheers to the lads from @SearchPartyBF for the instrumentals this afternoon. Nothing like a chilled vibe to kick off a launch! #MakeThisPlaceWork

The day is here! The launch of our youth campaign is happening! #MakeThisPlaceWork

Our Youth Steering Body meeting tonight to discuss tomorrow's launch, which is going to be HUUUUGGGEEE! 😁😁 We are currently recruiting more young people who want to help design the campaign and promote activism in their communities. ✊ DM us if keen! #civicaction #youthwork

**YOUTH CAMPAIGN LAUNCH** Date: 20th February 2020, 12.30pm - 1.30pm Venue: YouthAction NI, 14 College Square North, Belfast! Confirm at: [email protected] #MakeThisPlaceWork @YouthActionNI @TheIrelandFunds @SEUPB @phf_uk @RadioYNP – at Belfast, Northern Ireland

Democracy Day at Parliament Buildings today. Taking action into your own hands is important but connecting & sharing with others is key! “without moderation, deliberation is unlikely to emerge” #MakeThisPlaceWork @YouthActionNI @TheIrelandFunds @SEUPB @phf_uk @CFNIreland