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People
Enterprise
YouthOpia: Can social enterprise help level the education playing field?
Not everyone is fortunate enough to get the same opportunities and support in life. When it comes to third-level education, YouthOpia hopes to help close the gap.
Activism & Volunteering
Stroke activist Larry Masterson on why he volunteers
The drive to volunteer can come from anywhere. For Larry Masterson, it was something he was already committed to, but his volunteering took him in a new direction after he suffered a stroke.
Equality & Rights
Taylor Richardson: Reaching for the stars and paying it forward
In Jacksonville, Florida, STEM and community spirit are championed by a perhaps unlikely figure: 16-year-old Taylor Richardson
Initiatives
Social farming: A closer look at the growing initiative
Following on from a successful visit to a Co Kerry social farming open day, Allen Meagher takes a closer look at what it’s all about.
Empowerment
Meet Cian Power, the Moyross teen on the way to soccer stardom
Not everyone can be a star, so how come so many people from Moyross are famous?
Education & Training
3 people who had life-changing experiences with Moyross Youth Academy
During the early 2000s, Moyross became known nationally for extreme poverty and high crime rates. Some organisations sought to give residents a way out of that stereotype. One of them was the Moyross Youth Academy.
Empowerment
Laura Hughes: ‘I’m from Moyross – this is who I am’
The official opening of the Moyross Youth Academy was more than just a launch – it was an opportunity for local participants to tell their stories.
OPINION/ADVICE
Martha Griffin on the great power imbalance in Ireland
"I’ve discovered that things are a lot harder to change than I previously thought. There’s a great power imbalance in Ireland and that needs to change." - Martha Griffin
