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Gaisce – The President’s Award is Ireland’s national youth award and is a self development programme for young people aged 14-25.

It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to all young people to dream big and fulfil their potential.

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Think Global, Act Local – Global Citizenship Action Through The Gaisce Award

Think Global, Act Local is an important event for our ongoing commitment to promoting global citizenship action through the Gaisce Award. Event Occurrence: Date: April 16th 2024 Time: 16:00 - [...]

Two Gaisce Awardees from CBS James’s Street Receive Their Bronze Awards

On March 7th , 2024, Gaisce – The President’s Award was delighted to have the opportunity to present awards to two young people from CBS James's Street who completed their [...]

Gaisce – The President’s Award Awarded Triple Lock Membership by the Charities Institute Ireland

Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to announce that the organisation has been awarded the Triple Lock Standard by the Charities Institute of Ireland (Cii).  The Triple Lock Standard [...]

Aoife Prendergast, Anna-Marie Turley and Orla Leahy join Gaisce’s Council

At the end of January, Aoife Prendergast and Anna-Marie Turley joined Gaisce's Council, and now, in March, Orla Leahy has also become a part of this esteemed group. Their contributions and fresh perspectives [...]

Joy Winston appointed Development Officer for North Dublin and Wicklow

Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to announce the appointment of Joy Winston to the position of Development Officer for North Dublin and Wicklow with the organisation.  Joy has [...]

Gaisce Award Ceremony held at the Department of Justice

On February 27th 2024, the 2nd Youth Justice Gaisce Ceremony was held in the Department of Justice. Minister of State James Browne TD joined Gaisce's CEO Avril Ryan to present [...]

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📣 Upcoming Online PAL Event 📣

Think Global, Act Local, is an exciting opportunity for PALs to learn about promoting global citizenship action through the Gaisce Award and hear from some leading voices in the field.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build your PAL skillset and support all young people to be part of this important conversation! 😊

Register Free: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/think-global-act-local-tickets-850727237067

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #GlobalCitizenship #GlobalCitizen #GlobalResponsibility #GlobalAwareness #GlobalCommunity #WorldCitizen

📣 Upcoming Online PAL Event 📣

Think Global, Act Local, is an exciting opportunity for PALs to learn about promoting global citizenship action through the Gaisce Award and hear from some leading voices in the field.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build your PAL skillset and support all young people to be part of this important conversation! 😊

Register Free: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/think-global-act-local-tickets-850727237067

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #GlobalCitizenship #GlobalCitizen #GlobalResponsibility #GlobalAwareness #GlobalCommunity #WorldCitizen
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Springtime is when we see the most completions on our system 😊 To those nearing the finish line in their Challenge Areas, we want to wish you the best of luck and congratulations for all you have achieved so far! 👏

A reminder for Participants doing their Gold Award, March 31st is our annual submission date for the Gold Portfolio. Those who submit on time may be eligible for the Gold Award Ceremony in Summer 2024 after processing.

PALs, when marking your Participants as approved, we recommend doing this action in bulk to minimise the number of deliveries. To receive them ahead of any ceremonies or holidays, please be mindful that processing and delivery will take up to 10 working days. 🚚

If you need any support or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact your Gaisce Development Officer. 💛
https://www.gaisce.ie/contact/

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment

Springtime is when we see the most completions on our system 😊 To those nearing the finish line in their Challenge Areas, we want to wish you the best of luck and congratulations for all you have achieved so far! 👏

A reminder for Participants doing their Gold Award, March 31st is our annual submission date for the Gold Portfolio. Those who submit on time may be eligible for the Gold Award Ceremony in Summer 2024 after processing.

PALs, when marking your Participants as approved, we recommend doing this action in bulk to minimise the number of deliveries. To receive them ahead of any ceremonies or holidays, please be mindful that processing and delivery will take up to 10 working days. 🚚

If you need any support or assistance, please don`t hesitate to contact your Gaisce Development Officer. 💛
https://www.gaisce.ie/contact/

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment
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Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to announce that the organisation has been awarded the Triple Lock Standard by the @charitiesinstituteireland (Cii). 🙌

The Triple Lock Standard is awarded to charities that uphold the highest standards in transparent reporting, ethical fundraising and strong governance structures. This recognition is the gold standard for Irish charities to offer assurances to donors, members and the general public.

Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to announce that the organisation has been awarded the Triple Lock Standard by the @charitiesinstituteireland (Cii). 🙌

The Triple Lock Standard is awarded to charities that uphold the highest standards in transparent reporting, ethical fundraising and strong governance structures. This recognition is the gold standard for Irish charities to offer assurances to donors, members and the general public.
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🎉Let’s Celebrate🎉 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Joint Award Initiative!

Through The Joint Award Initiative, Gaisce - The President's Award works in partnership with DofE Northern Ireland and The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award to offer young people in Northern Ireland a choice of certification. Participants can choose the Gaisce - The President's Award, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, or the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Certificate.

#JAI25 #GaisceAward #DofENI #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment @dofe.ni @international_award

🎉Let’s Celebrate🎉 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Joint Award Initiative!

Through The Joint Award Initiative, Gaisce - The President`s Award works in partnership with DofE Northern Ireland and The Duke of Edinburgh`s International Award to offer young people in Northern Ireland a choice of certification. Participants can choose the Gaisce - The President`s Award, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, or the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Certificate.

#JAI25 #GaisceAward #DofENI #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment @dofe.ni @international_award
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Check out this video of Gaisce Participants talking about their Gaisce experience and Adventure Journey at The Cavan Centre 😊

This was recently shown at the 2nd Youth Justice Gaisce - The President's Award Ceremony in Department of Justice 👏

Thank you to Gaisce Participants and President's Award Leaders from KEEP Project, Bru Project, Clay Project and SMART Project 💛

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YDP #GaisceParticipants #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward

Check out this video of Gaisce Participants talking about their Gaisce experience and Adventure Journey at The Cavan Centre 😊

This was recently shown at the 2nd Youth Justice Gaisce - The President`s Award Ceremony in Department of Justice 👏

Thank you to Gaisce Participants and President`s Award Leaders from KEEP Project, Bru Project, Clay Project and SMART Project 💛

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YDP #GaisceParticipants #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward
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Gaisce’s CEO Avril Ryan joined Minister of State James Browne TD recently at a ceremony held in the Department of Justice in Dublin to present Gaisce Awards to a group of young people from a range of YDPs. Well done to all Awardees! 👏😊

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #GaisceParticipants #BronzeAward #SilverAward #YDP #YouthDevelopment

Gaisce’s CEO Avril Ryan joined Minister of State James Browne TD recently at a ceremony held in the Department of Justice in Dublin to present Gaisce Awards to a group of young people from a range of YDPs. Well done to all Awardees! 👏😊

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #GaisceParticipants #BronzeAward #SilverAward #YDP #YouthDevelopment
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Are you doing your Chief Scout Award with @ScoutingIreland? With the Dual Award programme, you can pursue the Chief Scout Award and Gaisce Award at the same time!

Scouters interested in the Dual Award will now register on the Gaisce website, which will simplify the registration and completion experience.

Check out our blog to see the steps involved: https://www.gaisce.ie/scouting-ireland-system-for-participants 

#ScoutingIreland #GaisceAward #DualAward #WorldScouting #Scouting #YouthDevelopment

Are you doing your Chief Scout Award with @ScoutingIreland? With the Dual Award programme, you can pursue the Chief Scout Award and Gaisce Award at the same time!

Scouters interested in the Dual Award will now register on the Gaisce website, which will simplify the registration and completion experience.

Check out our blog to see the steps involved: https://www.gaisce.ie/scouting-ireland-system-for-participants

#ScoutingIreland #GaisceAward #DualAward #WorldScouting #Scouting #YouthDevelopment
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