ABOUT WORLD AIDS DAY WHAT IS WORLD AIDS DAY? World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year. this years theme is ‘Know Your Status’. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have…
On Friday 26 October 2018, on the same day as the presidential election, Irish citizens will be asked to vote on the issue of blasphemy in our Constitution. While the Áras race has been grabbing headlines in recent times, it is important to vote on the referendum on the Thirty-seventh Amendment to the Constitution. A change…
Applications are invited for the following opportunity in FDYS CLG FDYS TRAVELLER INCLUSION PROJECT Project Worker (Full time) Application form and job specification are available from Kieran Donohoe, Chief Executive, FDYS CLG, Francis Street, Wexford. (053) 91 23262; fdyswexford@gmail.com Closing date for completed application form and CV is 12.00 pm on Wednesday, 31st October 2018 and should be returned to…
The ISACS Network are currently partnering with the FDYS Youth Service on supporting a proposal for the development of a Youth circus programme in Wexford town in 2019. We are currently seeking tenders for the provision of Youth Circus services to create a pilot programme in same. Full details are available upon request from gemma.cullen@fdys.ie…
Coming out is an act of bravery and authenticity, it is easy for some people, and for others it can be quiet difficult. It is important to know that you are not alone and that just because you may be LGBTI, this does not make you different or less than normal in any way, you…
Do you wish Ireland and the world were safe and equal? Are you interested in learning more about gender inequality and gender based violence or sharing your own experiences? Would you like to hear from writers, leaders, activists and experts from around the world? The Safe World Summit 2018 will take place on 22&23 October in…
No matter how much you might be looking forward to it in theory, leaving home is always a bit hard. The chance to make new friends, have new experiences and be more independent is really exciting, but it’s also OK to be feeling scared, homesick or lonely. Leaving the familiar behind is tough for anyone,…
Wexford Comhairle na nÓg are organising a 5k Colour Run at Wexford Racecourse on Sunday 16th September at 12noon. This is in response to the selection of positive mental health as a topic for Comhairle members. It is an opportunity to highlight the services available to young people around mental health in Co. Wexford and…
Dublin will host the Republic’s first ever Trans Pride this Saturday, July 28th. Beginning at 2pm, the march will proceed from Liberty Hall to Fairview Park, where in 1982, the murder of Declan Flynn – a gay man targeted in a homophobic attack – evoked a national outcry. Whilst today, Dublin Pride has themes of…
In FDYS we acknowledge that everyone is different and together we are stronger.
this is how the young people of Enniscorthy celebrate diversity
