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Include Youth Launches ‘Give and Take’ Programme in Cavan/Monaghan!

September 20, 2024

News, Press Release

Include Youth is proud to announce the successful launch of its expanded ‘Give and Take’ programme into the Cavan/Monaghan areas! The programme, partnering with Tusla, will empower care-experienced and young people from disadvantaged communities. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to transforming lives and creating opportunities for young people throughout Ireland.

 

The launch event was a tremendous success, featuring inspiring testimonials from previous participants who shared how the ‘Give and Take’ programme has positively impacted their lives. Their stories highlight the profound change that tailored support and mentorship can bring, reinforcing our mission to unlock the potential of young people. A young person artistically plant pots and gifted them on the day.

 

For over 45 years, Include Youth has dedicated itself to supporting care-experienced young people and those from disadvantaged communities. The ‘Give and Take’ programme is designed to equip participants with essential life skills, qualifications, and employability training, while also fostering personal development. This expansion of the programme underscores our commitment to growth and stability, ensuring that young people across Ireland have access to the resources they need to succeed.

 

Through personalised support, practical tools, and mentorship, the ‘Give and Take’ programme addresses the unique needs and aspirations of each participant. We believe that every young person deserves the chance to thrive, and our aim is to provide them with the skills and confidence to navigate their futures successfully.

 

Include Youth is excited about the future of the ‘Give and Take’ programme and looks forward to continuing to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people in Cavan/Monaghan and the surrounding areas.  Include Youth Ireland have partnered with Tusla,  Cavan/ Monaghan Education Training Board on educational aspects of the programme with Teach Oscail. The programme is being funded through Dormant Accounts funding.

 

“Cavan Monaghan are delighted to work in partnership with Include Youth to support our young people acquire the essential educational and personal skills to help them reach their full potential. We look forward to continuing this work”

— Lisa Anderson, Regional Chief officer

“We have struggled for to get the holistic support required to meet the education and training needs of the most seldom heard young adults. In the short time that Include Youth are operating in Cavan Monaghan they have proved that they can meet the needs of these young adults. I can see already that they are making a massive difference in these young adults lives”

— Sean Blackwell, Manager of Aftercare Service

“We are thrilled to celebrate this occasion in which young people from the Cavan/Monaghan areas can access this tailored support of the Give and Take programme. There was a fantastic energy to the day and the potential is evident. There is a strong partnership between Tusla and Teach Oscail and we are excited to see how together we can help young people in these surrounding areas thrive in their future”

— Diane, CEO Include Youth