The Facts & Figures - Review 2011 - Working in 26 Counties
Foróige’s purpose is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their own development and in the development of society.
Working with 56,952 young people
There is an almost perfect 50/50 split between males and females involved in Foróige.
5125 volunteers
How your money is spent

95% is spent directly on work with young people

5% is invested in generating funds and support costs

531
531 FORÓIGE CLUBS

Self-governing clubs for young people supported by adult volunteers.

Oige means youth
1986
1,968 YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN GARDA YOUTH DIVERSION PROJECTS

Community based and supported youth development projects which seek to divert young people away from becoming involved, or further involved, in anti-social or criminal behaviour.

309
309 STAFF
4050
4,050 YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER

One-to-one mentoring programme which matches an adult volunteer with a young person.

51
51 FORÓIGE YOUTH CAFÉS

Provide young people with an outlet to socialise in a safe environment, get involved in enjoyable activities, deal with concerns they may have and get appropriate support as necessary.

4396
4,396 YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN NEIGHBOURHOOD YOUTH PROJECTS

Community based adolescent and family support services with a particular emphasis on working with young people who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, personal or social difficulties.

4249
4,249 YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN DRUGS PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROJECTS

Provide drug awareness and education programmes to young people, parents and members of the community, including staff and volunteers from local organisations.

48

48% of the young people we serve are aged 15-18 – Foróige is bucking the trend in youth work.

1 in 10
1 in 10 young people in Ireland are involved in Foróige.