Young people

Friends Forever International empowers leaders to connect, strengthen, and serve communities around the globe by combining their passion to make the world a better place with the skills, experiences, and resources required to do so. ​FFI’s vision is that every individual is supported to change their lives, their communities, and the world. ​FFI's goal is that every person who desires, regardless of ethnicity, religion, and socio-economic status, will have the opportunity to build their leadership skills beyond what they imagined possible before participating in the programme.

Information, advice & support for anyone aged 11-25 years old.

GamCare, the leading national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. GamCare provides education, information and support to young people (11-18) throughout Northern Ireland worried about their own or someone else’s gambling. Our free young people’s support services is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by contacting 0808 8020 133 or using live chat via BigDeal.org.uk

GenderJam NI supports young trans, non-binary, questioning and intersex people in Northern Ireland. We bring young trans, non-binary, questioning and intersex people together and create resources to help the community in Northern Ireland. We also provide individual support for young people experiencing difficulty with housing, education, healthcare and other issues that affect the trans community in the region.

Genesis is a youth centre in Whitehead. We run personal and social development projects for young people aged 13 - 18.

The Gifted Project is the delivery of the Building Positive Relations programme on behalf of the Peace 4 Partnership and Ards North Down Borough Council. This project, working across the Borough, will link urban and rural, and will be delivered in partnership with our friends in Co Down Rural Network, Ards Development Bureau and Co Down Scouts Asssociation.

Girlguiding Ulster provides opportunities for girls and young women (4-25yrs) in N. Ireland to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme by trained volunteers