“YSI deepens young people’s understanding of the interdependence of all people locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.”

“The young citizens who participate in this programme are those special people who want to make a difference, to get involved and to create a better society. They are people who use their vision, their talents and their energy to make a positive contribution to the world in which they live. The generosity of spirit and the finely tuned social conscience of these young people, who are the leaders and the shapers of the future, provide an optimistic view of the Ireland of tomorrow.”

“An excellent programme for young people and opportunity for them to develop and showcase their talent and creativity”.

“.......Young Social Innovators is the beginning of the contribution you will make to the social fabric of this country in the years ahead…..”

“YSI is something very different. We’re young - we’ve new ideas. We know we can take on the challenges other people can’t.”

“YSI not only makes young people more aware of social issues that affect everybody in Ireland, but also provides the support to make their solutions a reality”.

YSI participants from 2009 talk about what makes them a young social innovator

YSI participants from 2009 talk about the difference they made through taking part in Young Social Innovators

YSI partcipants from 2009 talk about what they learned from taking part in Young Social Innovators

“It’s absolutely a fantastic experience and all schools really should be invovled in it.”

“They (young people) learned how to learn for themselves rather than being dictated to about what they should be learning and how to do it.”

“To another teacher I’d be saying to are very lucky to be getting involved in it.”