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Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · 6d

Yesterday our policy team joined VOYPIC’s Call to Action at the Long Gallery, standing with care-experienced young people calling for real change.

They’re demanding the NI Executive act now on Prof Ray Jones’ call for a single, region-wide Children & Families Agency.
@voypic.bsky.social

Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · 16d

The draft Anti-Poverty Strategy ignores child poverty. Include Youth is calling for a full rewrite that centres vulnerable children, especially those with care experience.

🔗https://shorturl.at/1nHSt

#ChildPoverty #AntiPovertyStrategy #IncludeYouth #CareExperienced #socialjustice

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Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Jul 14

We recently held our Changemaker Residential with some amazing young people! In collaboration with the Education Authority, the project brings youth together to connect, share stories, and explore the changes they want to see. We can’t wait to see what they do next!

Reposted by Include Youth

Children's Law Centre @childlawcentre.bsky.social · Jul 4

Youth@CLC were part of a great event today meeting with the Justice Committee. Thanks to @voypic.bsky.social and @includeyouth.bsky.social for organising #YouthVoices #YouthParticipation

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Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Jul 4

We are hiring! Join Our Team!📣

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people? We have some amazing opportunities to be part of our team.

For more information visit our website:
https://includeyouth.org/all-about-us/careers/

Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Jun 24

💻Halfway through our 9 week Digital Skills Academy delivered by EY💻
Lots of learning for young people so far &much more to come. Great way for the young people to upskill as they prepare for the world of work or training. Thank you to EY staff for delivering in Derry and Belfast sites.
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Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Jun 20

This #WorldRefugeeDay, we’re proud to share we offer training workshops on Separated Children and Young People Seeking Asylum.
Learn to:
✅ Dispel myths about asylum seekers
✅ Understand the asylum process
✅ Explore culture, identity & belonging
Contact [email protected] for more info/ bookings

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Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Jun 20

This #RefugeeWeek Lisburn Give and Take were honoured to be invited to Queen’s University Belfast to celebrate their incredible achievement of being recognised as a University of Sanctuary! 🏅🤝

Thanks for having us @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
#CommunityAsASuperpower

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Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Jun 16

This #RefugeeWeek, we’re celebrating community as our superpower. 🌍
#OurSuperpower is creating safe spaces and educational opportunities for young people to grow, dream, and thrive. 🧡

It's vital that we come together, welcome each other with open minds, and build a future where everyone belongs. 🤝✨

Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Jun 12

The 5-a-side fundraiser hosted by @DanskeBank on Sunday was a massive success! We're so proud of our Include Youth team, who made their way to the finals. A huge thank you to Danske Bank for organising such a fantastic event and for letting us be involved 💙

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Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · May 28

On Thursday, our staff attended the launch of the findings from Ulster University's Taking Boys Seriously research.
It was inspiring to see the powerful impact of values-based and relationship-based approaches in engaging boys and young men both in formal education and informal youth work settings.

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Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · May 23

This Friday, we’re shining a light on some of the fantastic feedback we’ve received from young people across our entire organisation.

A big thank you to everyone who has shared their thoughts with us your voices shape what we do 💙
#includeyouth #personaldevelopment #employability #opportunity

Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · May 20

“Exploited children need help, not handcuffs."
Powerful words from Meghan Phair @invisabletraffick in the latest MACR blog.
Children need care, not convictions.
Check out the full vid here:
buff.ly/oEJ6cm8

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Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · May 15

We had an incredible day celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week! 💚 Over 250 young people from across NI joined our HeadsUp (OUR Generation) celebration. Huge thanks to all who made it special—especially the young people! 💫

More info: https://includeyouth.org/headsup-mental-health-celebration/

Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · May 12

Foster Care Fortnight is the UK’s biggest awareness-raising campaign for fostering 💛

This year’s theme is The Power of Relationships. Let’s recognise and uplift the incredible foster carers and the young people they support.

@thefosteringnetwork #FCF25 #FosterCareFortnight #ThePowerOfRelationships

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Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · May 2

2️⃣DAYS TO GO...
Until we hit the ground running (literally) at the Belfast City Marathon! 🤩

Our relay teams are ready to sprint for glory and our walking team are preparing to stride with pride this Sunday! 🏃

#IncludeYouth #BelfastCityMarathon

Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · May 1

We’re looking for passionate, driven individual to become our next Chair of the Board of Directors & help drive our purpose.

If you’re committed to Include Youth’s cause and want to use your skills and expertise to create a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you!

👉https://shorturl.at/hCpaD

Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Apr 18

Thanks to @ulsteruni.bsky.social and Goretti Horgan for invite to speak to students on the Child and Family Policy module about the links between care and criminalisation and need to increase age of criminal responsibility. ⚖️

#IncludeYouth

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Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Apr 11

Great day at @ulsteruni.bsky.social attending the Widening Access and Participation Conference! 🎓✨

It was inspiring to be there alongside Care Experienced students and valued Community Partners, all working together to make education more inclusive and accessible. 💙

#IncludeYouth

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Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Apr 3

Join Us for the Our Generation Information Session
Come along to learn more about the fantastic programmes running under the Our Generation Consortium.

HeadsUP is part of the #PEACEPLUS funded OUR Generation project. #HeadsUp #PEACEPLUS #growingupbettertogether #mentalhealth @seupb.bsky.social

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Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Mar 31

A huge thank you to our amazing EBEs for their dedication and compassion have made a real difference, bridging the gap between youth workers and young people.

They’ve been a huge asset to Include Youth and will be greatly missed. 💙

Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Mar 31

Wishing everyone Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating from all at Include Youth!

Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Mar 26

We’re thrilled to announce that Expert By Experience Youth Mentors has been highly recommended for the Community Relations Council Good Relations Awards in the “Youth under 25yrs” category! This recognition celebrates the dedication to supporting young people and celebrate diversity. 👏
#GRAWARDS2025

Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Mar 21

Massive thank you the amazing Lorraine Thompson leading last week's delivery group facilitation training for some of our staff teams! 🎉🙌 It’s an exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and build stronger connections together! Thank You 🩵

Include Youth @includeyouth.bsky.social · Mar 19

Important conversations facilitated by @childrensrightsqub.bsky.social and @NICCY on incorporating UNCRC. Lots of learning from Scotland and @bruceadamson.bsky.social

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