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
Youth CEO Report Launch
On Wednesday the 19th of February 2020 The YAP Ireland Youth CEO Group launched their report on Homelessness in Ireland. Throughout 2019 the group concentrated their efforts on learning about what it's like to be
YAP Ireland Needs Survey Results
In light of the Covid-19 Pandemic YAP Ireland conducted a survey of the Children, Young People and Families who access our Service. A recent survey conducted by Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland (YAP Ireland)
‘The Strengths and Challenges of the YAP Community-Based Advocate Model’ Research Study
YAP Ireland recently launched a piece of research titled 'The Strengths and Challenges of the Community-Based Advocate Model'. This research was conducted by NUI Galway UNESCO Child and Family Centre. The research is
Launch of NUIG Research
Launch of NUIG Research on The Strengths and Challenges of the YAP Community-Based Advocate Model
Child Talks 2019
Wednesday November 20th marked #WorldChildrensDay and the 30th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. To celebrate this the Ombudsman for Children's Office held #ChildTalks2019 in Dublin Castle on the theme of 'living your best life'.
YAP National Event 2019 Connected Communities
YAP National Event 2019 Connected Communities On August 22nd 2019 YAP Ireland hosted our National Event in Croke Park, titled 'Connected Communities'. This event bought together Young People and Families from all around Ireland who