An Opportunity to make your mark
Irish Youth Foundation
The Irish Youth Foundation (IYF) was established in 1985 to meet of the needs of young people experiencing poverty, homelessness and drug abuse. Over 20 years later, the IYF continues to support groups working to achieve a better life for vulnerable and marginalised children and young people.
The IYF strives to address the underlying causes of poverty, educational disadvantage, substance abuse and juvenile crime. In partnership with donors and service providers, IYF identifies and builds opportunities that develop the confidence, skills and capacities of children and young people through initiatives such as, after school clubs, rehabilitation interventions, citizenship training, play and sports facilities and youth entrepreneurship programmes. Over 10,000 participants benefit from IYF support each year.
Funds raised through IYF campaigns and events support work at local and community level. The IYF also engages directly with companies to assist them in delivering their corporate responsibility programmes. Increasingly, IYF seeks to match the interests of donors and high net worth individuals to the needs of vulnerable children and young people. The guiding principle of the IYF is that achievement starts with opportunity.
