SHELTER CYMRU ADVICE PAGE
5th June 2020
Shelter Cymru have published an advice page for young people at risk of homelessness on their website. In this difficult time, young people in precarious living situations have needed advice now more than ever. Shelter said: As you are all aware, the coronavirus is having a severe impact on the homelessness situation of young people…
ANDY BORSDEN TO DRIVE QUALITY MARK FORWARD
5th June 2020
The EWC has appointed Andy Borsden to drive Quality Mark forward Andy Borsden is the newly appointed development officer for the Quality Mark for Youth Work in Wales. He is also a CWVYS Vice President, and we’d like to extend our congratulations to him! He will play a vital role in evaluating and shaping the future of…
CWVYS SURVEY ON THE EFFECT OF CORONAVIRUS ON THE VOLUNTARY YOUTH SECTOR
18th May 2020
CWVYS are conducting a survey of our members about the effects of Coronavirus on your work. In response to requests at recent online Regional Group meetings, CWVYS is seeking your help in finding out how the current situation is affecting Members. We are doing this for three reasons: to understand how you are, how you…
CWVYS REGIONAL MEETINGS
18th May 2020
CWVYS Regional Social ZOOM Meetings will be held every fortnight for voluntary youth work organisations. During this unprecedented COVID-19 period, we believe it is important to reach out, connect and support our members. The next meetings are: Central South and South East Wales – 28/5/20 – 10am to 11am North Wales – 29/5/20 10am to 11am South…
PAGES TO BOOKMARK
14th May 2020
Pages worth Bookmarking A daily statement by Public Health Wales on the Covid-19 outbreak can be found on their website. They have also released a number of useful resources and guidance. Welsh Goverment have a dedicatied webpage for advice, news and resources on the Covid-19 outbreak.The Children’s Commissioner for Wales website now has an information hub…
YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND COVID-19
14th May 2020
The Youth Endowment Fund has opened a new £6.5m COVID19 grant round to support vulnerable children in England and Wales at risk of youth violence. 50% of the total funding available will be reserved for charities and social enterprises. Find out more: https://youthendowmentfund.org.uk/youth-endowment-fund-commits-6-5m-to-reach-invisible-children/embed/#?secret=pSeK4H4cWg Apply here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4823161
CORONAVIRUS CYP SURVEY
14th May 2020
People who can make a difference to your life want to hear from you about how life has been like over the last few weeks. The Children’s Commissioner for Wales, the Youth Parliament and Children in Wales have been working with the Welsh Government, to make sure that they hear and listen to what you…
EFFECT OF CORONAVIRUS ON THE VOLUNTARY YOUTH SECTOR
11th May 2020
CWVYS are conducting a survey of our members about the effects of Coronavirus on your work. In response to requests at recent online Regional Group meetings, CWVYS is seeking your help in finding out how the current situation is affecting Members. We are doing this for three reasons: to understand how you are, how you…
CWVYS REGIONALS AND COVID-19 RESOURCES
7th May 2020
Dear Members, following our recent regional meetings with 40 CWVYS members present, below is a summary of the information shared. It is only snapshot of what was discussed, compared to the wealth of good practice shared amongst the members present The theme for next series will concentrate’ transitioning out of lockdown to the new normal’. To…
YOUNG PEOPLE’S EXPERIENCES OF LIFE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
30th April 2020
If you or the people you’re working with are 14-18 years old, how do you feel about becoming an action researcher, to make a difference!? You’ll be looking into young people’s experiences of life during the Covid19 pandemic – get involved to help protect young people’s rights and safety. The deadline is the 13th May…
URDD MESSAGE OF PEACE AND GOODWILL 2020
27th April 2020
Urdd Peace and Goodwill Message, 18 May 2020 – Stop the Clock and Start Again This year’s message conveys young people’s desire to see the world listening and learning from the Covid-19 virus emergency. The Peace and Goodwill Message is unique to Wales and has been sent annually for 98 years – this is the…
#DOFEWITHADIFFERENCE
24th April 2020
https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FWalesDofE%2Fvideos%2F175106893653372%2F&show_text=0&width=560 If you’re looking for a smile this Friday, have a watch of this lovely video from our members DofE Wales!