Limavady/ Rural Foyle Youth Council [NI]

Age Group: 14 years+, recruited from youth clubs in the area. Currently 20 participate
Specific Interest Group: All children and young people

How are the Children and Young People involved?

  • meet regularly: Agenda and Minutes
  • discuss issues of interest/concern
  • Plan programmes to meet identified needs
  • Participate in residential experiences
  • Plan, organise and run conferences for young people on issues which affect them

    • Geographical Location
    Across Northern Ireland

    Do you use a specific model/guide/theme?
    Yes. Terms of reference for local youth councils

    Are there any reports etc. on your project/initiative that you would like to publicise/share?
    Impetus Award – “Wants/Sticks and Stones� Projects –

    Available from
    Gerard Diver,
    St Columb’s Park House,
    Derry,
    Tel: 02871343080

    What did or what has the project/initiative achieved in terms of positive change for the organisation or/and the children and young people?

  • lifted the profile of the youth council
  • gave positive feedback to project participants
  • Ensured the young people got full recognition for their work

    • Any further /additional information on your project/initiative?
    Engaged in: - political education, active citizenship, youth advocacy, international exchange. Fun and enjoyment

    Contact
    Ms A McCausland
    Area Youth Office
    2a, Ballyquin Rd,
    Limavady,
    County Londonderry
    BT49 9ET
    Tel:028 777 60930



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