YSI Turned 25!

Young Social Innovators is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter century of backing young people to lead real change in real communities.

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Registration is open for Activate, our social innovation programme for Transition Year and Youthreach students.

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Short on Time? Try a 10-Hour Sprint

Our Sprints are fast, fun, and impactful. In this 10-hour Micro-Module, Transition Years can explore real-world issues and come up with creative, actionable solutions.

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2024/25 Young Social Innovators Impact Report

Read our Impact Report to see the progress and achievements of young social innovators in our workshops and programmes. Celebrate another year of growth and youth-led social innovation with us!

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Join the YSI Youth Panel and Be the Voice of Change.

Aged 15–24? Passionate about social change? Join YSI's Youth Panel to lead projects, shape campaigns, and help co-create the future of youth-led social innovation.

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Meet the YSI Awards Winners!

Meet the winners of the YSI Awards 2025! Massive well done to all teams. ❤️

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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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Partner With Us

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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Register for Activate!

Short on Time? Try a 10-Hour Sprint

2024/25 Young Social Innovators Impact Report

Join the YSI Youth Panel and Be the Voice of Change.

Meet the YSI Awards Winners!

New Online Course

Partner With Us

ACTIVATE

Find out more about Activate! Our social innovation programme for 15-18s, delivered as part of Transition Year or in Youthreach Settings.

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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.

Young Sosical Innovators Turns 25!

Young Sosical Innovators Turns 25!

What Happens When Ideas Ignite?

What Happens When Ideas Ignite?

Hear From Our Local Leaders: Voices From the Ignite Community Programme

Hear From Our Local Leaders: Voices From the Ignite Community Programme

From Initiatives to Impact: Empowering Young People to Lead Long-Term Social Change.

From Initiatives to Impact: Empowering Young People to Lead Long-Term Social Change.

Young Social Innovators to Expand CatalySE Programme with Support from Bank of Ireland’s 2025 Community Fund

Young Social Innovators to Expand CatalySE Programme with Support from Bank of Ireland’s 2025 Community Fund

Trust the Firestarters: Why Investing in Young People’s Bold Ideas Is the Smartest Move We Can Make

Trust the Firestarters: Why Investing in Young People’s Bold Ideas Is the Smartest Move We Can Make

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