Young people in Foroige participated in important discussions with local councillors this evening, highlighting issues that are important to young people. #foroige#youngpeople#voice
🟣 Foróige welcomes the raising of the minimum age of the sale of tobacco products to 21, recently announced below from CMO Prof. Breda Smyth.
🟣 Check out the Foróige Sligo report on the impact that vaping products have on young people in Ireland:
⬇️ bit.ly/ForóigeVapingResearc…
Smoking kills around 4,500 people in Ireland every year and causes an enormous range of preventable illnesses. By raising the minimum age of sale of tobacco products to 21, we can protect young people from starting an addictive and harmful behaviour.
See: gov.ie/en/press-release/4d48…
Please find attached details of events happening during the Balbriggan Social Inclusion Week beginning on Monday 13 November.
Find out about all events in Fingal here: fingal.ie/InclusionWeek2023#inviteincludeinvolve
🟣 Happy National Volunteering Week 2023!
👏 Foróige has are some of the best volunteers in the world.
💜 From us, to you - thank you for all you do.
💫 #WeAreForóige | #NVWIreland | #ConnectingCommunities | @voluntireland
We've created a new blog space on our website for children & young people to have their say on matters that affect them.
If you wish to submit a blog, email: education@oco.ie
You can check out some of our blog posts here: oco.ie/itsyourright/blog
♻️Join us at our brand NEW Climate Justice Digital Youth Conference on Saturday 12th December ♻️ With special guests, we will discuss climate justice and we will have a Sustainable Christmas Workshop
Sign up today here bit.ly/2HIqx4V#weareforoige@rodericogorman
Tusla National Child and Family Support Week is taking place this week. Local events will feature in communities across Ireland. For details on family and parenting supports, and for events that are taking place, visit tusla.ie/#ChildAndFamilyWeek