Your Voice
We’re always working on ways to make sure the voice of young people in care is heard loud and clear. As well as participation forums, surveys and consultations, we design campaigns and social action projects in partnership with young people. Here’s a flavour of our current projects.
Youth Leadership
The VOYPIC Youth Leadership Programme, Leading Change, is a regional project open to care-experienced young people, aged 14 years old and over, from across Northern Ireland. Taking part in the programme, young people will get specially designed leadership training, leading to a qualification accredited by OCN.
Language of Care
The way we talk about someone and what they’re experiencing can shape how they see themselves. Young people tell us that the language used to talk about care and children in care can make them feel uncomfortable and different.
See Me
Young people have been working hard on an exciting new multimedia resource aimed at those working in education to raise awareness of issues impacting care experienced young people.
Uniting the Care Community
Across Northern Ireland, there are thousands of young people who have experienced life in care. Over the next few years, we will be building a network to bring these people together, to learn from their experience and to make sure their voice is heard by those who make decisions about care.
To make sure we’re doing it right, we want to hear from you about what our new scheme should look like. Send your views to info@voypic.org.
Care Day
Care Day is the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with lived experience of care. It’s an opportunity to get together, raise awareness and showcase your talents! Click to find out more.