As a Strategic Planning Contributor, the earner of this badge will have participated in the last workshop of the event: Strategic Statements - Sharpening Focus
The badge earner will have
reflected, collaborated and contributed to the progress of the current Youth Work Ireland Strategic Planoffered insights and experiences from the local work to help refocus, celebrate whats working and identify where Youth Work Ireland can be even bolder.
Through interactive discussions and group work, participants (and badge earners) will contribute to:
Communications
Showcasing the value of youth work, youth participation, and youth clubs — telling our collective story in powerful, creative ways that celebrate the positive change we bring.
Advocacy
Harnessing local lessons and stories from Member Youth Services to build strong, national policy messages that highlight youth work as a driver of better outcomes for young people.
Support
Reaffirming the strength of our federal model and exploring how we can best support Member Youth Services with practical tools — from governance and safeguarding to digital agility and quality standards.
Impact
Capturing practice and advocacy lessons from across the federation, and spotlighting innovative approaches that can be scaled and shared.
This is not just a workshop about looking back — it’s about shaping the future of Youth Work Ireland together. Your voice matters. Your experience matters. And by working collectively, we can make sure the federation continues to be a powerful, visible, and impactful force for young people across Ireland.