This month, project partners and stakeholders gathered at the Bytes Glengormley Hub to reflect on the achievements and cross-jurisdictional learning of the Voices for Impact project, supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme (managed by SEUPB).

While this event marked the formal conclusion of this phase, the Voices for Impact digital platform remains fully active to serve as a foundation for evidence-informed youth work and advocacy.

Project Achievements at a Glance:

• 4,000+ youth responses captured on critical issue areass.
• 200+ youth workers and educators trained across 9 capacity-building sessions.
• 80 organisations actively utilising the platform, with over 600 having data access.
• 30+ young people directly involved in governance via Youth Advisory Hubs in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Special thanks to project contributors including Ian McKenzie (YMCA Ireland), Sarah Robinson-Galloway (YouthLink Scotland), John (BEAMA), Nicola Hughes (Bytes), and Youth Advisory Hub member Bella for sharing their valuable perspectives during the panel discussions.

The insights gathered through this collective partnership – including Bytes, YMCA Ireland, Boys & Girls Clubs NI, Youth Initiatives, NYCI, YouthLink Scotland, and CWVYS – will continue to shape youth work practice and policy moving forward.

Visit the Voices for Impact platform at www.voicesforimpact.ai

To find more about Voices for Impact, please contact Ian McKenzie at ian.mckenzie@ymca-ireland.net