Young Social Innovators

📚 Empower Your Students with Our Activate Programme! 🚀

Give your students the tools to tackle environmental challenges and drive impactful change by signing up to our Activate programme. Activate equips young people with the skills and support they need to address real-world issues and make a difference in their communities. 🌍

✨ A standout project, "SloBurn," tackled the issue of turf burning by developing an eco-friendly alternative. These students designed and created briquettes from recycled paper, reducing harmful emissions and preserving local peatlands. Their innovation has sparked awareness and encouraged households to adopt renewable energy practices, making a positive environmental impact.

🔗 Discover their innovative project here: bit.ly/SloBurnYSI

📝 Sign up your school today: ysi.ie/sign-up

💡There is still time to REGISTER! Empower Your Students with Our Activate Programme! 🚀

Give your students the chance to drive meaningful change by enrolling in our Activate programme. This initiative equips young people with the tools to tackle real-world issues and make a positive impact in their communities. 🌱

✨ One remarkable project, "Out with the New, In with the Old," took on the challenge of fast fashion by launching a school swap shop. Through creative workshops, discussions, and an upcycled fashion show, these students raised awareness of sustainable fashion and inspired lasting change in their school. Their efforts have led to the swap shop becoming a regular event, fostering a more sustainable, circular economy within their community.

🔗 Learn more about their journey here: bit.ly/OutWithTheNewYSI

📝 Sign up your school today: ysi.ie/sign-up

Join Us for a Powerful Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist (ABAR) Workshop for Educators! 📚🌍

📅: 2nd of October
🕐: 1pm

Are you passionate about creating an inclusive, equitable, and just learning environment? This ABAR workshop, led by award-winning author and DEI specialist Briana Fitzsimons, is designed to equip educators with the practical tools and strategies to:

➡ Recognise and challenge bias.
➡ Dismantle systemic racism.
➡ Build a culturally responsive classroom that empowers every student.

Through interactive sessions, collaborative activities, and reflective practices, you'll gain deeper insights into equity issues and learn how to integrate ABAR principles into your teaching practice. Whether you're new to anti-racist education or a seasoned advocate, this workshop will help you make meaningful change in your school community. 📚 💡

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement towards equity in education! ✨

🔗 Sign up now: https://empowered-educators-hub.mn.co/events/anti-bias-and-anti-racism-workshop-for-teachers-with-briana-fitzsimons

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for TY Students! 🚀

YSI is thrilled to launch its first-ever TY Work Experience Programme this Autumn 2024! 🌟

🔍 What to Expect:
- 1 week of hands-on experience at a non-profit
- Dive into the world of Education, Communications, and Operations teams
- Hybrid format: 3 days in-person at our DCU Alpha office & 2 days remote

📅 Date: November 18-22, 2024
📍 Location: DCU Alpha & Remote

👩‍🎓 Who can apply?
We’re welcoming 2-6 TY students. If we receive more applications than places, a lottery will decide!

Don’t miss out! Submit your application by Friday, 27th of September to be in with a chance. This is the only opportunity available for the 2024-2025 academic year.

🔗 Apply Now: bit.ly/YSITYExperience

📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for TY Students! 🚀

YSI is thrilled to launch its first-ever TY Work Experience Programme this Autumn 2024! 🌟

🔍 What to Expect:
- 1 week of hands-on experience at a non-profit
- Dive into the world of Education, Communications, and Operations teams
- Hybrid format: 3 days in-person at our DCU Alpha office & 2 days remote

📅 Date: November 18-22, 2024
📍 Location: DCU Alpha & Remote

👩‍🎓 Who can apply?
We’re welcoming 2-6 TY students. If we receive more applications than places, a lottery will decide!

Don't miss out! Submit your application by Friday, 27th of September to be in with a chance. This is the only opportunity available for the 2024-2025 academic year.

🔗 Apply Now: https://bit.ly/YSITYExperience

📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

💡 Registration is OPEN! Empower Your Students Through Our Activate Programme! 🚀

Give your students the tools to lead real change by enrolling in our Activate programme today. Help them develop critical skills and unlock their potential to create meaningful impact in their communities. 🫂

✨ One inspiring project, "Nature Through Time," used art and nature to bridge the gap between generations. This youth-led initiative curated an exhibition where people of all ages could connect, express themselves, and combat loneliness. It's a powerful example of how young people can drive community transformation through innovation!

🔗 Read their story here: bit.ly/NatureThroughTime

📝 Register your school today: ysi.ie/sign-up

We had such an amazing start to the SAGE World Cup 2024 in Japan! 🇯🇵

From the vibrant Culture Showcase to the exciting International Trade Fair, young entrepreneurs from 11 countries, including our very own Team RUST, kicked off this global event with energy and innovation.

Don’t miss out on all the highlights - check out the full article on our blog! ↩

https://www.youngsocialinnovators.ie/ysi-blog/sage-world-cup-2024-in-japan-day-1/

An Exciting Start to the SAGE World Cup 2024! | Young Social Innovators (YSI) - Young Social Innovators Changing the World for Good YSI is about encouraging young people to re-imagine the world and empowering them to bring their vision to life

🚀 Activate 2024/25 is OPEN for registration! 🚀

Empower your students with Young Social Innovators’ Activate programme, designed to inspire young people to drive social change and build essential life skills! 🌍

📅 Why Choose Activate?
A flexible, team-based programme for Transition Year that aligns with Senior Cycle learning outcomes.

With resources, training, and support for teachers, Activate is a great addition to your curriculum. Help your students become changemakers in their communities and beyond!

👉 Register your school today! ysi.ie/sign-up 🔗

SAGE World Cup 2024 Japan, Day 1! ✅ 🔥

Our superstar RUST (Rubbish, Utilisation and Sorting Technology) team from Coláiste Dun An Rí, Kingscourt, is currently in Tokyo representing Ireland with their project, which aims to make a long-term impact on environmental sustainability by developing a solution that minimizes incorrectly recycled items in public bins. ♻️

They are doing a fantastic job and making us really proud — we cannot wait to hear their pitch on Thursday! 🇮🇪 🤍 🇯🇵

We are absolutely delighted and proud to announce that we have joined the coalition! 🏳️‍⚧️ 🚀

This incredible initiative, led by TENI, Belong To and LGBT Ireland, is dedicated to creating an Ireland where trans and non-binary people are equal, safe, and valued. By promoting positive attitudes, countering misinformation, and advocating for essential policy changes, Trans Equality Together is making a profound impact on our society.

At Young Social Innovators, we believe in the power of youth to drive social change and stand up for what’s right. We are committed to challenging transphobia, fostering inclusive spaces, and supporting trans and non-binary people’s rights. Together, we can ensure that every person in Ireland feels respected and valued for who they are. 🌍 ❤️

Young people, your opinion matters! ❤️

Take our quick survey and share your thoughts on today’s key issues.

You could win a €150 pre-paid Mastercard for participating.

🔗 bit.ly/ysigenz2024

🚀 Gen Z, we want to hear from you!

Take our quick survey and let your voice be heard on today’s most important issues. ✨

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Enter for a chance at €150 pre-paid Mastercard just by participating in the survey. 💸

What would you describe as the biggest challenges for your generation? ☁️

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p.s. You can be in with a chance to win a €150 pre-paid Mastercard for participating! 💸

Our team gathered yesterday for a Pride Coffee Morning to celebrate and reflect on our commitment to being a Safe Space for all. 👐 🌎

Our journey is about more than just celebration; it’s about continuing to fight for a world where everyone can live authentically and proudly.

Happy Pride Month! Let’s keep spreading love, embracing diversity, and making positive change. 💖 🌈

Our team gathered today for a Pride Coffee Morning to celebrate and reflect on our commitment to being a Safe Space for all. 👐 🌎

Our journey is about more than just celebration; it’s about continuing to fight for a world where everyone can live authentically and proudly. Happy Pride Month! Let's keep spreading love, embracing diversity, and making positive change. 💖 🌈

Yesterday was World Refugee Day, but our commitment to supporting refugees goes beyond just one day. 💙

We’re proud to highlight an award-winning social innovation project “Carry on Caring”, developed by young people from Wicklow Youthreach, addressing the barriers faced by residents of Rathmore Direct Provision Centre.

Through this initiative, residents are receiving upcycled bicycles and bike repair workshops to help connect them with the local community. Let’s continue to support and include refugees every day. 🚲

✴️ Want to have your voice heard? ✴️

Take our short survey and share your opinions on today’s most important issues!

💸You could win a €150 pre-paid Mastercard for participating.

🔗 bit.ly/ysigenz2024

We are thrilled to announce that the YSI Team RUST (Rubbish, Utilisation, Sorting Technology) from Coláiste Dun An Rí, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, has been selected to represent Young Social Innovators and Ireland at the prestigious SAGE (Students Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship) World Cup in Tokyo this coming August 2024. 🏆 ⭐️ 🇯🇵

This remarkable team aims to make a long-term impact on environmental sustainability by developing a solution that minimises incorrectly recycled items in public bins. ♻️

⤵️ Read more about their project ⤵️

RUST (Rubbish, Utilisation, Sorting Technology) to represent Ireland at the SAGE Awards in Tokyo! | Young Social Innovators (YSI) - Young Social Innovators Changing the World for Good YSI is about encouraging young people to re-imagine the world and empowering them to bring their vision to life

✨ What matters to you? ✨

Take our short survey and share your opinions on today's most important issues!

You have a chance to win a €150 pre-paid Mastercard for participating!

🔗 bit.ly/ysigenz2024 🔗

🌈✨ Happy Pride Month from Young Social Innovators! 🌈✨

At YSI, we believe in the power of diversity, inclusion, and the right to be yourself. Pride Month is a time to celebrate love, acceptance, and the beautiful spectrum of identities that make our world vibrant and unique. It’s crucial to stand together and support each other in creating a society that is safe, welcoming, and equal for all. 👐🌎

We are proud to be a safe space for everyone, empowering young people to use their voices and creativity to drive positive social change. Let’s continue to champion equality, fight for justice, and celebrate every individual's right to live authentically. 💖

We are so proud of the young people at The Cork Foyer who have just completed their very first YSI project! To celebrate this amazing achievement, our Local Leader Teresa and the team gathered for a fantastic BBQ in their newly revitalised garden, a space they've all been working hard on together. 🪴 💚

It's been an incredible journey of creativity, teamwork, and making a positive impact. Here's to many more successful projects and community celebrations! 👏 ✨

Huge congratulations to the YSI team ‘SAOR - Free the Flow’ from Portmarnock Community School for their incredible work in tackling period poverty in Africa! 🌍 ✨

These brilliant students, winners of our Global Citizens Award, have joined forces with Action Ireland Trust to create reusable sanitary pads for schools in Lesotho. Their dedication and innovation have made a significant impact, and we're so proud to see their hard work recognised. 🙌👏

🔗 Read the full article to learn more about their inspiring journey and how they're making a difference:

https://evoke.ie/2024/03/05/life-style/ty-students-period-poverty-africa

Transition Year Students Are Tackling Period Poverty With Ingenious Idea Portmarnock Community School in Dublin and charity Action Ireland Trust are trying to fight against period poverty in Lesotho, Africa.

The fantastic YSI Team 'Interactive Disability' from Tullamore College took home the 'Fun Raising' Award at the . 🏆 💙

These students were determined to make sport more inclusive for students with disability in their school. Through fundraising activities such as raffles and sponsored marathons they have fundraised €12,000 so far of their €15,000 goal to purchase an interactive ball wall which allows students with limited mobility to be included in the many games available on the wall. In the future, they also hope to inspire other schools to install an interactive ball wall. ✨

Massive well done! 👏

Congratulations to 'SAOR - Free the Flow' YSI Team from Portmarnock Community School for winning the Global Citizens Award! 🏆

This team felt passionately about the promotion of education and management around the menstrual cycle. To promote a more sustainable approach to sanitary products they have developed reusable pads to supply to students and teachers in Lesotho and also to teach them how to make there while on their TY visit there. What a fantastic project, well done! 👏

Huge congratulations to “Class Connections” YSI Team for winning the Virgin Media Digital Innovators Award! 🏆

This team was inspired by their classmate Daniel to develop a prototype for an app designed to maintain contact with students who experience extended absences from school. By facilitating connections with friends, teachers, and school staff, the app aims to alleviate feelings of isolation and anxiety associated with returning to school after an absence. 📱 🏫 📖

Well done! 👏

Brilliant YSI Team “BridgeAbility” YSI Team from Portlaoise College took home the “Push Back on Poverty Award”, supported by the Department of Social Protection. 🏆

These students are committed to raising awareness around neurodiversity and unemployment. To help create more inclusive/work placement opportunities for students with ASD and other neurodiversities they met with Human Resources departments in leading multinational companies in their area around more flexibility in the interview process and more workplace accommodations to make them more inclusive. ❤️

Congratulations! 👏

Massive congrats to “Slow Fashion” YSI Team for winning the “Sustainability For Our Planet” award, supported by EirGrid! 🏆

This team set out to reduce fast fashion consumption within their school by informing their peers of the detrimental effects of fast fashion and holding a very successful Clothes Swap Shop’ at their school. ♻️🌎

Well done! 👏

Congratulations to “Men Of Honour” YSI Team from St. Brendan’s Community College, Killarney, Co. Kerry for winning the “Brighter Futures” Award! 🏆

These incredible young men are dedicated to reshaping perceptions of masculinity within their school community by challenging stereotypes while promoting positive aspects of being male through initiatives including ‘Role Model of the Month’ and collaborations with organisations like Jigsaw and St Francis’ School. 🌟

Well done! 💥 👏

The incredible “Love Should Never Hurt” YSI Team from Sacred Heart Secondary School, Clonakilty, Co. Cork took home the “Make Our World A Safer Place” award, supported by Aviva. 🏆

This team focussed on the concerning issue of Domestic Abuse and were determined to find an engaging way to teach younger students about the topic. They designed and created an innovative card game aimed at educating 12-15 years on the important issue. 👾 💜

Massive congratulations! 👏

Congratulations to 'WATER WE DOING?' YSI Team from Scoil Mhuire Secondary School in Buncrana for winning the 'Planet Protectors' Award! 🏆

These students were driven by a desire to combat the urban effects on water quality and the marine environment in their home town of Buncrana. They have taken many innovative approaches to achieve this such as rain water gardens and have applied to the EU for funding to promote marine literacy education. 🌊 💙

Massive well done! 👏