Resources
Educators Resources
This online resource provides extensive resources to help carry out a YSI project
Frequently Asked Questions about YSI's Social Innovation Programme tailored to the current academic year
Extensive library of resources compiled by YSI and classified under social justice themes
Useful group exercises that can be used throughout various stages of undertaking a YSI project
A selection of videos sourced by YSI to offer inspiration to participants and Guides
Programme Deadlines 2012
YSI in the News
Coláiste Muire, Ennis pupils moot age-friendly plan
Signage making motorists in Ennis aware of elderly pedestrians, reduced prices for pensioners and a lengthening of traffic light times. These are just some of the innovative ideas being put forward by Coláiste Muire pupils who believe that the town has the potential to become an Age Friendly Town.
Cafe ‘Boomerang’ to be opened for the Summer!
It is hoped the long-awaited youth cafe for Drogheda now named the Boomerang Cafe will be open to young people by summer of this year.
Pobalscoil Chorea Dhuibhne’s teachers get a lesson in uniformity!
Anyone visiting Dingle’s Pobalscoil Chorea Dhuibhne last Monday might have been rather confused to find the teachers wearing school uniforms and the students in ‘civvies’.
YSI students of Loreto Secondary School, Fermoy aim to combat regional homelessness this year.
The project entitled ‘Homeless Not Helpless’, focuses on giving a helping hand to those on the streets. Inspired by the recent harsh winters, the project attempts to raise awareness, reduce stereotypes and help the homeless survive the difficult winter months.
TV girls gather support for change in prostitution law
A petition calling for prostitution to be made illegal in Ireland garnered the support of members of the public when Transition Year students in St Mary’s Secondary School took to the streets of New Ross last week seeking signatures.
