Our latest news
Interviews, news releases, industry reports and information on our fundraising efforts, as well as news coverage on some of the projects the Irish Youth Foundation supports.
The Irish Times | December 2, 2021
RTÉ Radio 1 | November 17, 2021
A Stitch in Time | Today with Claire Bryne
The Irish Times | November 13, 2021
RTÉ Radio 1 | June 01, 2021
IYF study finds youth More affected by pandemic than others
RTÉ News | June 01, 2021
Pandemic impacted disadvantaged children most – study
The Irish Times | June 01, 2021
Disadvantaged children face profound long term impact from pandemic
The Examiner | June 01, 2021
Fears of spike in youth crime and mental health issues due to the pandemic
The Journal | June 01, 2021
Fears that pandemic will have long-term impacts on disadvantaged young people
Q102 | June 01, 2021
Pandemic created generational timebomb for disadvantaged kids.
FM104 | June 01, 2021
Pandemic created generational timebomb for disadvantaged kids.
National Youth Workers Week
National Youth Workers week coverage on RTÉ Radio 1 acknowledging the extraordinary work that the Youth Workers of this country do.
Ireland’s teenage pariahs: ‘We are really at breaking point now’
How you can help
Our aim is to reach 45,000 children and young people who are living in disadvantaged circumstances across Ireland.
To do this, we need to support a wide range of youth projects as well those incredible youth workers who work tirelessly, and often voluntarily, to ensure children and young people have a future to look forward to.
But we can’t do it without you.
Whether you are a business or an individual you can help.
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