permanent tsb Foróige Youth Citizenship Programme
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The Citizenship Programme
This programme aims to assist young people to develop the values and skills of good citizenship. Club members study their local area and take action to improve the community. There are three main elements to the activities of the Citizenship Programme:
Awareness: Study the community or some aspects of it, eg. the needs of the elderly, facilities, environment, employment. Identify one or more improvements needed.
Action: Carry out an action project to bring about selected improvements, eg. visit the elderly, transform a derelict area into an amenity.
Evaluation: Discuss what members learned and what the community gained from the project.
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permanent tsb Foróige Youth Citizenship Programme
The permanent tsb Foróige Youth Citizenship Programme is in it's second successful year. The programme recognise the difference that young people can make in communities all over Ireland and enable young people to get involved in their communities and make positive contributions to society. It is through involvement in society that individuals can truly fulfil their potential.
The Partnership of permanent tsb and Foróige has enabled the expansion of the Citizenship Programme, building on its success to date.
permanent tsb Foróige Youth Citizenship Programme not only enables young people to realise that they do have the power to make a difference in the world, but provides them with the opportunity to take a central role and become that difference themselves. The programme empowers young people, enhances their human development and enriches communities across Ireland. permanent tsb Foróige Youth Citizenship Programme aims to help young people develop the values and skills of good citizenship.
The partnership with permanent tsb enables Foróige to build on an existing proven model of engaging young people in active citizenship. Through additional funding, volunteers and expertise, the partnership with permanent tsb will make it possible to grow the programme to an unprecedented level that will give thousands of young people throughout Ireland the opportunity to engage in active community development.
“We, in Foróige, believe that young people flourish when they are challenged properly and have the benefit of guidance, support, wisdom and leadership of caring adults from their community. We are excited that one of Ireland’s leading companies, permanent tsb, has decided to invest in Foróige and invest in our young people. It is an incredible honour for the youth work sector and indeed for Foróige “
Billy Freeley, Chairperson, Foróige
“The sponsorship reflects on an increased commitment on the part of permanent tsb to support local communities. We look forward to playing an active role through staff volunteering and other supports in fostering community values among young people and to contributing to the long-term benefits of communities in association with Foróige. “
Denis Casey, Chief Executive, permanent tsb
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permanent tsb Foróige Youth Citizenship National Awards 2008
142 groups took part in the permanent tsb Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards in 2008 but only 20 were chosen for national recognition. At a gala event in Croke Park the award winning groups got to showcase their work as examples of best practice in the field of active citizenship.
