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Gaisce – The President’s Award is Ireland’s national youth award and is a personal development programme for young people aged 14-25.
It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to all young people to dream big and fulfil their potential.
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Happy Autumn! As we look forward to the next few months, we are excited to bring some fantastic and informative [...]
Gaisce - The President's Award is excited to host another Gaisce Gold Participant Meet Up! This event will gather Gold [...]
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Watch this video to hear feedback from previous bursary recipients. President Michael D. Higgins in 2021 said: “Gaisce is driven [...]
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Gaisce was delighted to attend the @charitiesinstituteireland Charity Excellence Awards last night, where Gaisce’s Avril Ryan and Sarah Gallagher were joined by Gaisce Council members @ainekerr , Anna-Marie Turley and Vincent Teo.
A huge thanks to our guests for the evening Kathryn Hannon, @mamobo96, Glenn Sheridan, Lorraine Curham and Olivia Lynch and massive congratulations to all the winners on the night. Great to have the opportunity to celebrate all the important work being done in the Irish charity sector!
#CharityExcellenceAwards2024
Gaisce was delighted to attend the @charitiesinstituteireland Charity Excellence Awards last night, where Gaisce’s Avril Ryan and Sarah Gallagher were joined by Gaisce Council members @ainekerr , Anna-Marie Turley and Vincent Teo.
A huge thanks to our guests for the evening Kathryn Hannon, @mamobo96, Glenn Sheridan, Lorraine Curham and Olivia Lynch and massive congratulations to all the winners on the night. Great to have the opportunity to celebrate all the important work being done in the Irish charity sector!
#CharityExcellenceAwards2024
Discover all there is to know about organising an Adventure Journey and connect with our Approved Adventure Journey providers at our Adventure Journey Webinar!🤝
This online event is an opportunity for Gaisce President`s Award Leaders (PALs) to learn more about running an Adventure Journey, get our top tips, and hear from some of our Approved Adventure Journey Providers about what they offer and how they can support you., and you`ll have the chance to ask any questions you may have. ✨
Don`t miss out, register for free: https://ow.ly/rliX50TAhbT
(link in bio!)
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland #GaisceEvents #CommunityInvolvement
Discover all there is to know about organising an Adventure Journey and connect with our Approved Adventure Journey providers at our Adventure Journey Webinar!🤝
This online event is an opportunity for Gaisce President`s Award Leaders (PALs) to learn more about running an Adventure Journey, get our top tips, and hear from some of our Approved Adventure Journey Providers about what they offer and how they can support you., and you`ll have the chance to ask any questions you may have. ✨
Don`t miss out, register for free: https://ow.ly/rliX50TAhbT
(link in bio!)
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland #GaisceEvents #CommunityInvolvement
Check out Gaisce`s Autumn 2024 E-Zine, now available on our website! 🙌
Get caught up on what`s been happening in recent months, as well as what`s coming up 👀
This E-Zine includes our Community Involvement Showcase, Gold Meet Up Event, Going For Gold and more 😊
[Blog Link In Bio] https://www.gaisce.ie/gaisce-autumn-2024-e-zine/
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #EZine #Newsletter #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment #Ireland
Check out Gaisce`s Autumn 2024 E-Zine, now available on our website! 🙌
Get caught up on what`s been happening in recent months, as well as what`s coming up 👀
This E-Zine includes our Community Involvement Showcase, Gold Meet Up Event, Going For Gold and more 😊
[Blog Link In Bio] https://www.gaisce.ie/gaisce-autumn-2024-e-zine/
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #EZine #Newsletter #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment #Ireland
📣 MEET UP EVENT FOR GOLD PARTICIPANTS 📣
Gaisce - The President`s Award is excited to host another Gaisce Gold Participant Meet Up! This event will gather Gold Participants from all over Ireland at Gaisce HQ to meet, network, support each other, and share your best Gaisce stories! 🙌
The Gaisce team will be there to support you and provide everything you need to know about the Gaisce Gold Award. Hear invaluable advice from an amazing guest speaker and join an in-person Gold Info session! 💡
Join us for food, fun, and the chance to connect with other Gold Participants over a cup of tea 🍵.
This event is for participants 18+ currently doing or considering the Gold Award. 😊
Register free: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gaisce-gold-participant-meet-up-tickets-1023365763547
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #GaisceParticipants #GaisceGold # #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland
📣 MEET UP EVENT FOR GOLD PARTICIPANTS 📣
Gaisce - The President`s Award is excited to host another Gaisce Gold Participant Meet Up! This event will gather Gold Participants from all over Ireland at Gaisce HQ to meet, network, support each other, and share your best Gaisce stories! 🙌
The Gaisce team will be there to support you and provide everything you need to know about the Gaisce Gold Award. Hear invaluable advice from an amazing guest speaker and join an in-person Gold Info session! 💡
Join us for food, fun, and the chance to connect with other Gold Participants over a cup of tea 🍵.
This event is for participants 18+ currently doing or considering the Gold Award. 😊
Register free: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gaisce-gold-participant-meet-up-tickets-1023365763547
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #GaisceParticipants #GaisceGold # #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland
This week we are celebrating #SDGWeek2024! 😊
What is SDG Week about? It’s about promoting the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals and engaging with activities and events happening across Ireland. 🙌
What are the Sustainable Development Goals? Developed by the UN, the Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. 🌎
At Gaisce, we are committed to promoting the UN SDGs through Gaisce Glas, our youth global citizenship initiative aimed at supporting and encouraging PALs and participants to incorporate #GlobalCitizenship into their award journey. 💛
Taking a more globally conscious approach to your Gaisce Award could mean exploring how your Challenge Area activities can contribute to addressing local and global issues, such as sustainability, social justice, or community well-being, and how they can create an impact that reaches beyond your local area. ✨
If this is completely new to you, start by taking the first step and learning more about the 17 SDGs! https://sdgs.un.org/goals
You can also check out our Gaisce Glas resources here: https://learngaisce.ie/document/gaisce-glas-resources/
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #SkillBuilding #Adventure #Experience #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland #UnitedNations
This week we are celebrating #SDGWeek2024! 😊
What is SDG Week about? It’s about promoting the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals and engaging with activities and events happening across Ireland. 🙌
What are the Sustainable Development Goals? Developed by the UN, the Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. 🌎
At Gaisce, we are committed to promoting the UN SDGs through Gaisce Glas, our youth global citizenship initiative aimed at supporting and encouraging PALs and participants to incorporate #GlobalCitizenship into their award journey. 💛
Taking a more globally conscious approach to your Gaisce Award could mean exploring how your Challenge Area activities can contribute to addressing local and global issues, such as sustainability, social justice, or community well-being, and how they can create an impact that reaches beyond your local area. ✨
If this is completely new to you, start by taking the first step and learning more about the 17 SDGs! https://sdgs.un.org/goals
You can also check out our Gaisce Glas resources here: https://learngaisce.ie/document/gaisce-glas-resources/
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #SkillBuilding #Adventure #Experience #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland #UnitedNations
We were thrilled to attend an Olympic celebration event at Dublin Castle last week, honouring the remarkable achievements of the athletes in Paris last month! 🎉 @team_ireland_olympic
Gaisce’s CEO, Avril Ryan, and Head of Communications and Engagement, Sarah Gallagher, had the pleasure of chatting with Gaisce Awardee and Olympian @phil_healy, congratulating her on her brilliant performance. 👏
Phil`s dedication and passion serve as a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through perseverance and hard work. We are proud to celebrate her success and the inspiration she provides to all young people striving to achieve their personal best.
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #SkillBuilding #Experience #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland
We were thrilled to attend an Olympic celebration event at Dublin Castle last week, honouring the remarkable achievements of the athletes in Paris last month! 🎉 @team_ireland_olympic
Gaisce’s CEO, Avril Ryan, and Head of Communications and Engagement, Sarah Gallagher, had the pleasure of chatting with Gaisce Awardee and Olympian @phil_healy, congratulating her on her brilliant performance. 👏
Phil`s dedication and passion serve as a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through perseverance and hard work. We are proud to celebrate her success and the inspiration she provides to all young people striving to achieve their personal best.
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #SkillBuilding #Experience #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland
We`re delighted to be shortlisted in the Charity Excellence Awards among many other incredible organisations, companies and individuals! 🤩
We are a finalist for the Employer Excellence Award and are also in the running for the People’s Choice Award 2024, a public vote category where the community selects their favourite shortlisted charity. 💛
If you believe in the transformative work of Gaisce - The President’s Award, you can vote for us here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HYPIv75oJUurmkdqHejI97rwlwW_CzRKiOiPhHtdy2hUQUtKWVBJSVRPOTUyNVYyRkNCN0FZQTlIQS4u (link in bio!)
Voting closes at 11:59 pm on the 2nd of October. Plus, by voting, you`ll be entered into a draw to win an Amazon Echo Dot 5th Generation! ✨
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment #SkillBuilding #Experience #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland
We`re delighted to be shortlisted in the Charity Excellence Awards among many other incredible organisations, companies and individuals! 🤩
We are a finalist for the Employer Excellence Award and are also in the running for the People’s Choice Award 2024, a public vote category where the community selects their favourite shortlisted charity. 💛
If you believe in the transformative work of Gaisce - The President’s Award, you can vote for us here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HYPIv75oJUurmkdqHejI97rwlwW_CzRKiOiPhHtdy2hUQUtKWVBJSVRPOTUyNVYyRkNCN0FZQTlIQS4u (link in bio!)
Voting closes at 11:59 pm on the 2nd of October. Plus, by voting, you`ll be entered into a draw to win an Amazon Echo Dot 5th Generation! ✨
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment #SkillBuilding #Experience #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland
The jet lag has finally settled! ✈️
Marion Irwin-Gowran, Project Manager at Gaisce – The President’s Award, and Donncha Walsh, former Assistant Governor with the IPS and current Prison Support Officer at Gaisce – The President’s Award, recently attended the @icpaadvancing Annual Conference in Singapore. 🇸🇬
This year`s theme, “Enabling Desistance: Beyond Recidivism,” provided a valuable platform for us to discuss the Gaisce Award programme and its positive impact within the @irishprisons Service for young people in custody.
The conference was an incredible experience, offering excellent learning and networking opportunities. 🌐
A big thank you to the organisers for a fantastic conference, as well as the IPS and Gaisce for supporting the application to participate. 🙏
We’re glad to have made new connections across the world! 🌍
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment #SkillBuilding #Experience #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland @singaporeprisonservice
The jet lag has finally settled! ✈️
Marion Irwin-Gowran, Project Manager at Gaisce – The President’s Award, and Donncha Walsh, former Assistant Governor with the IPS and current Prison Support Officer at Gaisce – The President’s Award, recently attended the @icpaadvancing Annual Conference in Singapore. 🇸🇬
This year`s theme, “Enabling Desistance: Beyond Recidivism,” provided a valuable platform for us to discuss the Gaisce Award programme and its positive impact within the @irishprisons Service for young people in custody.
The conference was an incredible experience, offering excellent learning and networking opportunities. 🌐
A big thank you to the organisers for a fantastic conference, as well as the IPS and Gaisce for supporting the application to participate. 🙏
We’re glad to have made new connections across the world! 🌍
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment #SkillBuilding #Experience #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland @singaporeprisonservice