The NEYA has been created to support the development and sustainability of the people and organisations working to improve the lives of young people across the region.
Our ambition is to support a culture shift across the youth and community sector –
to get people thinking and working differently.
The overall outcomes are:
- Improved capacity, collaboration and co-ordination in the youth sector
- Increased influence of young people's voices in shaping of services
- Increased sustainability of services and support for and with young people
CHANGING CULTURE
RELATIONSHIPS AND STATUS
- Sectoral unity and collaboration
- Status and sustainability of the profession
dEVELOPING dELIVERY
INCLUDING AND SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE
- Including young people in development - Youth Voice
- Deliver quality via locally-based alliances
STRENGTHENING SUPPORT
INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
- Workforce Development
- Transform funding possibilities
Functions of the NEYA
POLICY & INFLUENCING
Influencing practice and policy on behalf of youth sector and young people.
Advocacy, Lobbying, Networking, Strategic planning
LEARNING
Collect, analyse and disseminate data and research to inform, develop and support the youth sector and young people.
Evaluation & Impact, Service design & Improvement
CHAMPIONING
Embedding youth voice and leadership across the organisations and communities.
Celebrating good practice, Advocating through the media
CAPACITY BUILDING
Enabling and supporting collaboration, income generation and workforce development.
Training, Support aligned activities at a local and regional level
QUALIFICATIONS
Helping the youth sector to ensure high quality environments and relationships, through a highly skilled and qualified workforce.
Training, Accreditations, Career development pathways
Values & Approach of the NEYA
Ambitious
Commitment to high quality provision and continuous improvement.
Purposeful
Commitment to collective and collaborative working and generous leadership.
Youth Led
Driven by inclusive, equitable and meaningful youth voice.
Evidence
Needs driven and informed response.