Young Social Innovators are delighted to announce a youth climate justice project that will run on Thursday afternoons from 03 September to the end of December 2026 in Gorey. There is no cost for participation and all materials will be provided.

We’re looking for 12 young people to explore climate justice through creative collaboration and storytelling. Through a series of youth-led visual art, digital storytelling and spoken word workshops, participants will examine how climate change is affecting their local environments, communities and future opportunities. Young people will explore issues such as coastal change, biodiversity loss, rural sustainability and community resilience, while also connecting these local experiences to wider global climate justice challenges.

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Where? workshops will be held in Gorey town.

When? Thursday afternoons.

Who is it for? 12 young people aged 16-21 with an interest in learning more about climate justice and would like to participate in weekly creative workshops. Creativity comes in many forms and is not limited to people who are good at traditional art such as painting and drawing.

Who is the facilitator? Joy Redmond, a local multidisciplinary artist, will facilitate visual art, digital storytelling and spoken word sessions. Joy has been working as a Local Leader with YSI since 2024 and has hosted many workshops in the area on subjects such as Designing Inclusive Cities and Communities, Championing the Sustainable Development Goals, Building Blocks to Innovation (using Lego) and Social Enterprise Jams.

How much does it cost? It’s free. All materials will be provided.

How to Apply?

Please complete the short application form below before Monday 24 August 2026. All applicants will be informed of the outcome on Friday 29 August.