New Online Course

Learn how to tackle the big issues we are facing with social innovation. This exciting new online course is free, self-paced and a certificate is given on completion.

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Maker Workshops

YSI Maker Workshops is a creative and collaborative environment equipped with tools, technology and more! Sign up for our Maker Workshops today.

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We work with partners across diverse sectors, supporting them to better understand and involve the voice of youth as a source of value to business.

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YSI Social Impact Report 22-23

Read about YSI's Social Impact

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YSI Awards 2023

Meet the award-winning teams in 2023

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Speak Out Tour 2023

Thousands of young people will speak nationwide during March on their ideas for a better world.

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New Online Course
Maker Workshops
Partner With Us
YSI Social Impact Report 22-23
YSI Awards 2023
Speak Out Tour 2023

YSI Awards 2023

Meet the inpsiring winning teams announced at the YSI Awards on 02 May 2023

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Who is YSI for?

YSI is for all young people aged between 13-18 years old in post primary schools and further education settings throughout Ireland.

What's a YSI project?

A YSI project is a fun, creative and engaging experience through which young people co-create and implement solutions to real-world social issues.

How can I get involved?

Talk to a member of our Learning and Practice Team on how your school can take part in our programmes from September 2022.

How do you support teachers?

Educator training, world-class resources and a dedicated Learning and Practice Team are just some of the ways we support teachers.
Sixteen Schools Receive YSI School of Excellence Award in 2023

Sixteen Schools Receive YSI School of Excellence Award in 2023
New Online Social Innovation Course

New Online Social Innovation Course
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Join Our Team! We Are Hiring an Erasmus Plus Specialised Local Leader
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