Organisation: Young Social Innovators

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<p>Many young people feel the climate crisis is ‘personal’ and feel abandoned and betrayed by governments and older generations</p>

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Colman Noctor: Worries of the world are on our children's minds — but change is possible

Children and young people are starting to believe that these ‘once in a century’ events are just par for the course

New roles: (top row) David Tighe, Kyla O'Kelly, David Sexton; (bottom row) Conal Doherty, Adam Hall, Emma Hynes.

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Business Movers

New roles: (top row) Kyla Kelly, Aideen Croasdell, Neil Menzies; (bottom row) Declan O'Brien, Kathy Ryan, Mary Birmingham.

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Business Movers

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21% of young people spend six hours or more on their phone daily

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Message received: Students highlight dangers of sexting

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Transition-year pupils hold workshops on consent issue

Enda Kenny tells Young Social Innovators: ‘The future is here before me — in your hands’

Taoiseach Enda Kenny was upbeat at the 15th Young Social Innovators awards ceremony in Dublin yesterday.

Wed, 11 May, 2016

Raising the flag with anti-homophobia project

Students from Largy College in Clones, Co Monaghan, were yesterday named the Young Social Innovators for 2015.

Thu, 07 May, 2015

Pupils’ booklet on mental health reaches three finals

A booklet designed to help young people take care of their mental health has seen its six transition-year creators advance to the finals of three national competitions in the next month.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2015

New programme making a world of difference for young people's confidence

Aoife Whitford is building youngsters’ self confidence by encouraging them to help solve the problems facing their neighbourhood says Áilín Quinlan.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2014

A sacred space for soul Sister to reflect

Focus Ireland founder Sr Stanislaus Kennedy realised she had to slow down after she was hit by a virus. But she doesn’t find being mindful easy.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2014

Students highlight vital role of bees

The Revive the Hive team of Schull Community College, who performed a ‘Speakout rap’ to Fresh Prince of Bel Air, as well as attending a questions and answers session at the recent YSI National Showcase, City West, Dublin.

Thu, 22 May, 2014

Young Social Innovators find their voices at 'Speak Out' event

Self-awareness and self-defence were strong themes among stage performances by teens showcasing their work to highlight social issues.

Thu, 20 Mar, 2014

Innovators prove youth not wasted on young

George Bernard Shaw once said that youth is wasted on the young.

Tue, 07 May, 2013

Students keen to have their voices heard

Hundreds of students from almost 40 schools around Munster are speaking out about how issues such as cyber-bullying, mental health, and sudden adult death syndrome affect them.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2013

Students champion missing persons’ day

A group of Cork students who have been campaigning to establish a national day for missing people were last night named as Young Social Innovators of the year 2012.

Thu, 10 May, 2012

Teenage autism crusader leaves powerful legacy

The head of a leading autism support group has paid tribute to the remarkable legacy of a fearless teenage autism advocate who lost her battle with leukaemia.

Thu, 22 Mar, 2012

Students rewarded for suicide campaign

A GROUP of Cork students who played a leading role in raising awareness of suicide among young people in their community were last night named as Young Social Innovators of the Year 2011.

Thu, 12 May, 2011

Youth anxious to contribute but feel ‘ignored’

IRELAND’S young people believe they can contribute positively to the country’s future but feel they are being ignored.

Mon, 09 May, 2011

Young social innovators real dragons

IRELAND’S young dragons were breathing fire in Dublin yesterday.

Thu, 06 May, 2010

Cork schools event inspires future social innovators

SAVING a day care centre for the elderly and raising awareness about suicide are among hundreds of projects entered for a schools competition inspiring the country’s future social leaders.

Wed, 10 Mar, 2010

Young people full of hope, award show hears

WE may be strapped for cash but we have an abundance of hope in our young people, according to Sr Stanislaus Kennedy, chairwoman of Young Social Innovators.

Thu, 07 May, 2009

Young Social Innovators - Voice of youth must be heard

The clear message to emerge from the Young Social Innovators (YSI) in Dublin yesterday was that young people have to be listened to and not taken for granted by the decision-makers, which in most cases means the Government.

Sat, 27 Jan, 2007

Students drive home road safety message with beer mats

STUDENTS launching an anti-drink driving campaign today are looking for a sponsor to take their initiative nationwide.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2006

Students speak out on social issues affecting them

HUNDREDS of young people spoke out on the issues affecting them at an open forum yesterday.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2006

Young Social Innovators target alcohol misuse

A CAMPAIGN to combat alcohol misuse among young people which included an alternative youth centre won top prize at the Young Social Innovators (YSI) Showcase yesterday.

Fri, 13 May, 2005

Teenagers to boost social awareness exhibition

A new exhibition promoting social awareness among teenagers is set to become almost double the size of the established Young Scientist Exhibition, it was claimed today.

Thu, 05 May, 2005

Celtic Tiger has bred selfishness, says minister

One of the by-products of the Celtic Tiger has been a new selfishness in Ireland, a Government minister said today.

Wed, 04 May, 2005