Author name: Lee Kane

Northern Ireland’s care system is in crisis, young people warned today at a Stormont event. At the launch of Show Us You Care, they called for urgent reform including safe homes, stronger mental health support and a single agency to oversee children’s services. Children and young people from across Northern Ireland who have lived in […]

THRIVE, not just SURVIVE Join VOYPIC to explore how we can better support young people leaving care, with a special focus on education, housing, and advocacy. We’re thrilled to announce that the VOYPIC Conference 2025 will take place on Tuesday 21 October- our 32nd birthday! This year’s theme – THRIVE, not just SURVIVE – will

Opportunity – Chair of the Board For over 30 years, VOYPIC has championed the rights, voices, and aspirations of children and young people in and leaving care. Today, we are building on that legacy, deepening our partnerships, influencing policy change at the highest levels, and delivering services that transform lives. We are seeking an exceptional

Local children’s charities, Include Youth and VOYIC, have hosted a wonderful Cultural Celebration at their youth space at 100 Great Patrick Street (100GPS). The event, on Monday 31 March, provided an opportunity to mark the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, while also recognising the many different cultures that make up our

Christmas is always a busy time of year, and this year is no different. The VOYPIC Elves have been working hard to make sure that every child in care has a gift to open on Christmas morning. We have been inundated with donations from friends right across Northern Ireland. A special thanks to our friends

VOYPIC has published its Annual Report for 2023-2024, at its Annual General Meeting in Belfast. Peter McCleneghan, Chair of the Board of Directors, said: “Welcome, on behalf of the Board of Directors, to this year’s Annual General Meeting for the financial year ending April 2024. “October 2023 marked a major milestone for VOYPIC, the 30th

We had a spookily awesome time at the VOYPIC Haunted House last night. Thanks to everyone that came along, and to all the young people who worked so hard to make 100GPS look so scary! Here’s some photos from the event!

A team of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and other care-experienced young people has represented VOYPIC in a football tournament aimed at promoting good community relations. They joined more than 150 children and young people that registered to take part in the Northern Ireland International Community Cup in Belfast, which was supported and organised by the Department of

VOYPIC has been awarded £500k over the next three years for our new Leading Change Programme. Thanks to National Lottery players, we will be supporting care experienced young people, aged 14–30 years old, to lead change, through youth leadership, independent advocacy, coaching and mentoring. Youth leadership training will help improve young people’s self-awareness, confidence, and

Young people at VOYPIC have joined with friends from the Dee Street Over 60s Club, Belfast, to celebrate Global Intergenerational Week and All Ages April. The Club, which provides social activities for older locals in East Belfast, has been a long-time supporter of VOYPIC, most recently playing a big role in our ‘Be A VOYPIC