Partnerships

Youth Link: NI is a unique partnership of the Churches working together.  It was formed in 1991 by a strategic alliance of the Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland, the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches.  It is the only forum in Northern Ireland where churches co-operate formally in the service of young people.

 

Through dialogue Youth Link endeavours to be constantly aware of the changing needs of the Churches with regard to youth work and ministry, peace building and reconciliation in order to respond effectively.

 

Youth Link is currently the largest provider of accredited training for volunteer and part-time youth workers and young people in Northern Ireland.

 

Partnership is therefore an important element of Youth Link's work and activity and a key concept in the building of a shared future.

 

Youth Link collaborates effectively with key agencies from the voluntary, statutory and churches youth work sectors in the development of training and leadership courses at youth and adult level.

 

These include YouthNet, Youth Council for Northern Ireland, Youth Service Liaison Forum, Youth Work Training Board, Open College Network, Curriculum Development Unit, JEDI Training & Steering Groups, Department of Education, Community Relations Council, YESIP, The Belfast Bible College and the Centre for Youth Ministry.