Easter Antics
Lots of young people and their advocates have been getting out and about over the Easter break which we love to see. Please continue to send in images of what you get up to, as
Snap and Step Challenge
Due to the widespread societal restrictions imposed by the ongoing lockdown, YAP Ireland challenged our young people, advocates and staff to a 'Step and Snap' challenge to help us get through the dark winter months.
International Women’s Day Celebrations
Recently, Staff members of YAP Ireland and YAP Inc along with Young People and family members had a powerful and inspiring conversation with Dr. Lucy Michael as part of our International Women's Day event for YAP's Global Youth Voices Initiative.
Bingo Fever!
Recently, the parents group had their ritual game of Bingo! To say it sparked bingo fever was an understatement!! Few excited people waiting patiently on their numbers to be called. Good fun was had by all. Congratulations to our 3 winners:
Annual Report 2020 Virtual Launch & Advocacy Webinar.
On Thursday the 4th of March YAP Ireland hosted our first webinar of 2021 to celebrate the launch of our Annual Report 2020. We were delighted to be joined by Guest speakers Marissa Ryan CEO
Meath Office Makeover!
The YAP Meath team are well settled into their new offices on Brews Hill. To make it more young people friendly they have gathered together their young people and advocates to redecorate the office and have come up with
Short Story Competition Winner!
A Huge well done to YAP Young Person Martin from Portlaoise who was the winner of our short story competition winner over the summer. Below is a video of martin explaining the background to his
YAP Ireland Virtual Event #MindfulMedia
On October 29th 2020 YAP Ireland hosted our first ever online virtual event through zoom. In previous years YAP hosted National Events in Croke Park, bringing together our 300+ Young people, families, staff and stakeholders
Lockdown Good News Stories
Looking after our Community Over lockdown our young people have become more familiar with what is around them in their localities. This Mayo Young person lives in the country side and was not too impressed
Covid Diaries
Since lockdown was announced in the middle of March, our Young People and Advocates have been finding new and creative ways to connect, engage and achieve their goals. To lessen the disconnect across our organisation