Climate Justice Youth Summer Gathering

We are excited to open registration for our in-person Climate Justice Youth Summer Gathering! From August 21-24th, young people from across Ireland will come together for 4 days of skill-sharing and capacity building. This gathering is a place to meet other young people passionate about climate justice, share plans and make connections. Apply today - the deadline for applications is 5th August at 5pm!

Click here to register for the Gathering

This event is being organised by young people for young people. We want to connect with other young people from all parts of Ireland who are interested in shaping the future of Young Friends of the Earth and the campaigns and actions we do over the coming year. For this summer gathering we will be meeting in Glendalough Youth Hostel in County Wicklow. This is a beautiful part of the country which will provide us with plenty of opportunities for being outside and spending time in nature as well as a scenic setting for building our campaign and action plans!

Participants food and accommodation will be provided and paid for. Our travel budget for this event is limited. We will aim to prioritise financial support for travel to those who require 100% reimbursement first.

Join us in Glendalough, Co. Wicklow to mobilise for climate justice!

This youth gathering will be about:

• Skill-sharing
• Sharing our stories and experiences
• Information sessions on various climate campaigns and issues
• Learning about dirty energy struggles and positive solutions from all around the world
• Reflecting on intersectionnality and privilege: the connections between issues of racism, sexism, class, nationalism and inequality – why is the environmental movement predominantly white and middle class and how do we as youth challenge and change this?
• Working to connect the climate justice movement to other social struggles
• Working on our campaign and action plans for the rest of 2022 and looking ahead into 2023
• Spending time in nature.

Dates: 21 - 24th of August, 2022. Participants will arrive at 12 noon on Sunday 21st of August at Glendalough Youth Hostel. The event will run until 12 noon on Wednesday 24th of August.

Programme: The programme will include sessions to learn about the Young Friends of the Earth network, the campaigns and issues that Friends of the Earth is working on, as well as skill-shares, training and information sessions. We will also have activities to get to know one another and plan how we would like to continue to work together over the next year. We will also take time for outdoor activities and time in nature too!

Who: The summer camp is open to anyone interested in shaping the future of Young Friends of the Earth between the ages of 18-30. Places are limited. We will be in touch with all who apply to confirm your place or to let you know if you've been added to a waiting list for the event on the 5th of August.

Applications are now OPEN. Registration will close on Friday the 5th of August at 5pm.

Click here to apply for a place at the Gathering

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Glendalough Youth Hostel