Foróige operates 142 youth development projects in Ireland. These provide targeted support to vulnerable young people with specific needs. Our professional youth workers help young people through tough times and help them deal with issues associated with poverty, marginalisation and social exclusion, under-achievement at school, early school leaving, youth crime, substance abuse and family difficulties in a safe, friendly and supportive environment. All youth development projects are staff led, supported by volunteers and engage young people in Foróige programmes.