On Tuesday 18th April, YAP Ireland launched its Annual Report for 2022 as well as its 2023-26 Strategic Plan online via a Webinar entitled “Building Strengths Together”. The webinar featured contributions from a wide variety of YAP Ireland stakeholders on building strengths through partnership and included YAP Inc, the Ombudsman for Children, St.Patrick’s Mental Health
On August 18th YAP Ireland celebrated our National Event in Croke Park. This event bought together YAP young people, their families and working professionals from all around Ireland, to discuss the importance of Equality in their lives, as well as celebrate YAP's 20th birthday 💚💙 On the day, our nationwide participation groups took
The Cavan/Monaghan Participation Group shared their thoughts on the theme 'Equality for Everyone' through different arts forms. Sophie created this equality art piece - representing the various aspects needed in order to sustain and create equality for all. Abbey created a TikTok Video speaking about the impact YAP has had on her life and how
In YAP Ireland we believe that it’s very important for the voice of young people to be heard in every aspect of their service. That is why we actively encourage young people to get involved in the YAP Ireland Recruitment and Selection process. This involves training them young people on the recruitment process and interview
Louth/Meath Participation Group, the 'YAP Buddies' decided to conduct a series of interviews surrounding YAP's National Event theme 'Equality for Everyone'. Young people Niamh and Katie interviewed Manager of the Red Door Louise Mahony, Peter Mulligan from Youth Work Ireland, All Ireland Champion Shauna Ennis and Community Support Worker Orlaith Douglas. Congratulations to Katie, Niamh,
By Cathy Macken, Viewpoint Rights Group, Sunbeam House Services County Wicklow. Sunbeam House services provides services and supports to adults with intellectual disabilities. Featured in this video is Cathy Macken, who attends Sunbeam, in conversation with Eileen Kelly - Independent Advocacy Facilitator. Cathy is a member of Viewpoint, Sunbeam’s Rights Group. She is also the
The YAP young people in Limerick's Participation Group discussed the importance of equality within their lives with Team Leader Shane. Congratulations to Michael, Adam, Nadine, Travis, Edward, Sally, Aga, Gosia and Vanessa for participating in this brilliant video. This video was showcased at YAP's National Event on August 18th 2022 in Croke Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mULzvBhnf4s&t=1s
YAP Ireland's Cork Participation Group conducted a series of interviews surrounding YAP's National Event theme 'Equality for Everyone'. The Young People interviewed All Ireland Champion and Irish Sportswoman Rhena Buckley, MEP Barry Andrews, Munster Rugby player Jack Crowley and Cork County Councillor John Paul O'Shea. This video was showcased at YAP's National Event on August
YAP National Event 2022 - 'Equality for Everyone' Young people, families and Advocates came from all over Ireland to attend YAP Ireland’s National Event - ‘Equality for Everyone’ and celebrated its 20th birthday. The event was held in Croke Park Conference Centre on August 18th. The young people, who are all participants on the
The Independent Advocacy Service in Kerry was launched on 10th August by the Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD. The goals of the independent advocacy service are to: ensure that the voice of young people using CAMHS is heard. empower young people and their families. ensure there is good communication between young people
