YOUR WAY.
YOUR AWARD.
Gaisce – The President’s Award is Ireland’s national youth award and is a self 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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Our CEO Avril Ryan and National Development Manager Paul Darby were delighted to celebrate our partnership with the Child and Youth Participation Awards at the Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin, on Friday, 17th November.
They were privileged to be able to celebrate the accomplishments of our fantastic colleagues from Tusla, Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children, Children`s Rights Alliance and Hub na nÓg.
Seeing all the services recognised and receiving awards for their work empowering the voices of young people in Ireland was amazing.
Congratulations to all the winners; it was well deserved!

Our CEO Avril Ryan and National Development Manager Paul Darby were delighted to celebrate our partnership with the Child and Youth Participation Awards at the Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin, on Friday, 17th November.
They were privileged to be able to celebrate the accomplishments of our fantastic colleagues from Tusla, Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children, Children`s Rights Alliance and Hub na nÓg.
Seeing all the services recognised and receiving awards for their work empowering the voices of young people in Ireland was amazing.
Congratulations to all the winners; it was well deserved!
Last week, we hosted LikeMinded Allies, an event for Gaisce`s President`s Award Leaders focusing on LGBTQ+ allyship and inclusion. This was in celebration of @belongtoyouthservices`s Stand Up Awareness Week. It was a great evening where ideas and experiences were shared! 😊
Thank you to @linc_ireland for facilitating the space for the event, @rethinkireland for supporting the event, and our panellists and attendees 💜
Read more: https://www.gaisce.ie/gaisce-hosts-lgbtq-allyship-workshop-for-presidents-award-leaders/
#GaisceAward #LikeMinded #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Allyship #LINC #RethinkIreland #StandUp23 #BelongTo

Last week, we hosted LikeMinded Allies, an event for Gaisce`s President`s Award Leaders focusing on LGBTQ+ allyship and inclusion. This was in celebration of @belongtoyouthservices`s Stand Up Awareness Week. It was a great evening where ideas and experiences were shared! 😊
Thank you to @linc_ireland for facilitating the space for the event, @rethinkireland for supporting the event, and our panellists and attendees 💜
Read more: https://www.gaisce.ie/gaisce-hosts-lgbtq-allyship-workshop-for-presidents-award-leaders/
#GaisceAward #LikeMinded #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Allyship #LINC #RethinkIreland #StandUp23 #BelongTo
📣 EVENT FOR PARTICIPANTS & PALS 📣
Want to find out more about the Gold Award? ✨
This online event is to support you, review Gold Award requirements, provide examples for inspiration and answer any questions you have! 😊
🗓️ November 23rd 2023
⏰ 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/going-for-gold-gaisce-gold-award-information-session-tickets-514833178897
#GaisceAward #GaisceParticipants #GaiscePALs

📣 EVENT FOR PARTICIPANTS & PALS 📣
Want to find out more about the Gold Award? ✨
This online event is to support you, review Gold Award requirements, provide examples for inspiration and answer any questions you have! 😊
🗓️ November 23rd 2023
⏰ 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/going-for-gold-gaisce-gold-award-information-session-tickets-514833178897
#GaisceAward #GaisceParticipants #GaiscePALs
Stand Up Awareness Week has been taking place in post-primary schools and youthreach centres across the country!
In its 14th year, this is Ireland`s largest LGBTQ+ anti-bullying campaign. Creating more visibility, celebrating diversity, active allyship and creating more inclusive spaces. 💜
On Wednesday for #StandUp23, we hosted an in-person workshop in Cork called `LikeMinded Allies` for our President`s Award Leaders to promote LGBTQ+ allyship and inclusion 🏳️🌈 Thank you to @linc_ireland for providing the space for this workshop 🫶
Resources are available at http://belongto.org
#GaisceAward #StandUpAwarenessWeek #BelongTo @belongtoyouthservices

Stand Up Awareness Week has been taking place in post-primary schools and youthreach centres across the country!
In its 14th year, this is Ireland`s largest LGBTQ+ anti-bullying campaign. Creating more visibility, celebrating diversity, active allyship and creating more inclusive spaces. 💜
On Wednesday for #StandUp23, we hosted an in-person workshop in Cork called `LikeMinded Allies` for our President`s Award Leaders to promote LGBTQ+ allyship and inclusion 🏳️🌈 Thank you to @linc_ireland for providing the space for this workshop 🫶
Resources are available at http://belongto.org
#GaisceAward #StandUpAwarenessWeek #BelongTo @belongtoyouthservices
In celebration of the launch of @irishgirlguides new headquarters, our CEO Avril Ryan and Council Member Jenny Gannon attended the event as honoured guests!
Helen Concannon presented them with a unique badge for their dedication and continued support. 😄
Gaisce collaborates with Irish Girl Guides through our Dual Award Programme, offering @seniorbranch Irish Girl Guides the opportunity to earn their Gaisce Award while they complete Irish Girl Guide challenges and activities!
To learn more about this programme, you can check out the Irish Girl Guide website: https://irishgirlguides.ie/senior-branch/
#GaisceAward #IrishGirlGuides #YourWayYourAward #DualAward #GivingGirlsConfidence

In celebration of the launch of @irishgirlguides new headquarters, our CEO Avril Ryan and Council Member Jenny Gannon attended the event as honoured guests!
Helen Concannon presented them with a unique badge for their dedication and continued support. 😄
Gaisce collaborates with Irish Girl Guides through our Dual Award Programme, offering @seniorbranch Irish Girl Guides the opportunity to earn their Gaisce Award while they complete Irish Girl Guide challenges and activities!
To learn more about this programme, you can check out the Irish Girl Guide website: https://irishgirlguides.ie/senior-branch/
#GaisceAward #IrishGirlGuides #YourWayYourAward #DualAward #GivingGirlsConfidence
Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with the Department of Justice.
Announced by James Browne TD yesterday at the Garda Youth Diversion Conference, starting in 2024 the Department of Justice will support the cost of registration for participants in Youth Diversion Projects for the Gaisce Awards programme.
Read more on our website (link in bio):
https://www.gaisce.ie/gaisce-announces-important-new-partnership-with-department-of-justice/
#GaisceAward #DepartmentOfJustice #JamesBrowneTD #YouthDiversion #Partnership #Access

Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with the Department of Justice.
Announced by James Browne TD yesterday at the Garda Youth Diversion Conference, starting in 2024 the Department of Justice will support the cost of registration for participants in Youth Diversion Projects for the Gaisce Awards programme.
Read more on our website (link in bio):
https://www.gaisce.ie/gaisce-announces-important-new-partnership-with-department-of-justice/
#GaisceAward #DepartmentOfJustice #JamesBrowneTD #YouthDiversion #Partnership #Access
We’re at the Garda Youth Diversion Conference today in Croke Park! 😊
Come say hello and learn about starting your Gaisce journey 🙌🏻

We’re at the Garda Youth Diversion Conference today in Croke Park! 😊
Come say hello and learn about starting your Gaisce journey 🙌🏻
📣 EVENT FOR PARTICIPANTS & PALS 📣
As part of #OneWorldWeek, Gaisce has partnered with @nyci.ie to host an insightful and educational event, focusing on creating space for young people to become advocates of Climate Justice, as well as how to improve the Gaisce Silver Award experience. 🌍
🗓️ Sat, Nov 18. 10 am - 3 pm.
📍 Carmichael Centre, Dublin 7.
Register free on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/743494651517
#GaisceAward #NYCI #FutureGenerations #ClimateJustice

📣 EVENT FOR PARTICIPANTS & PALS 📣
As part of #OneWorldWeek, Gaisce has partnered with @nyci.ie to host an insightful and educational event, focusing on creating space for young people to become advocates of Climate Justice, as well as how to improve the Gaisce Silver Award experience. 🌍
🗓️ Sat, Nov 18. 10 am - 3 pm.
📍 Carmichael Centre, Dublin 7.
Register free on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/743494651517
#GaisceAward #NYCI #FutureGenerations #ClimateJustice