Belong To LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland Rainbow Award ceremony
Youth services awarded for LGBTQ+ inclusion. Nine youth services in total awarded work with over 11,000 young people across Ireland.
There were 8 youth services from across Ireland were awarded for their work as part of the Rainbow Award initiative, creating LGBTQ+ inclusive youth spaces.
Over the course of 12-18 months, youth services are supported by Belong To to implement
evidence-based actions across a number of key areas, which research shows improve the wellbeing and safety of LGBTQ+ youth.
Fionnuala Jones (she/her), presenter and podcaster Shane Barr (they/them), Digital Media Officer at EPIC (Empowering People In Care) Mia Croker (she/her), youth group member at Sphere17 blondeCarmel Walsh (she/her), Director of Youth Services at Belong To dark framed glassesDearbhla McCormick (they/them), youth member of Youth Theatre Ireland
Photos – Marc O’Sullivan
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