Paul Niyf

Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Ireland Youth Forum. A youth work organisation that works alongside young people to create positive change.

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

We are deeply concerned about the current racial attacks affecting our communities. At times like these, it is vital that young people feel supported, heard, and safe.

The NI Youth Forum stands with all young people across Northern Ireland. We condemn any actions that cause harm or division, and we reaffirm our commitment to promoting peace, understanding, and the well-being of every young person.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) upholds the rights of all young people to live a life free from discrimination and violence while accessing safe housing and living in a way that helps them fulfil their full potential.

If you need someone to talk to, advice, or support—please reach out. We are here for you.

#NIYouthForum #YouthVoice
#SupportForYoungPeople #TogetherForPeace

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

📣 We’re thrilled to share the official video from AMPLIFY Year 1 (2024–2025)!

From powerful reflections to meaningful connections, this video captures our incredible participants' energy, growth, and feedback over the past year. 🎥✨

Whether you're curious about the programme or have been part of the journey, this is your chance to see the impact in action. 💬✨

🎬 Watch now and get inspired!

Supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) - European Funding YOUTH ACTION NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITED Community Sports Network Youth Work Ireland Foróige The King's Trust

@SEUPB @YouthActionNI @CSN2019 @ywirl @Foroige @KingsTrust @PatricianYCdpk

[Paul Niyf @PaulDynes2]

Inspiring morning @QUBelfast Passing The Torch event. The message from Senator Gerorge Mitchell is as powerful today as it was 27 years ago. Thanks @narritive4 for the invite.

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

✨YOUNG WOMEN'S WORKER✨

We’re excited to say that Holly is our new Young Women’s Worker!🎉

Holly is here to support, uplift, and walk alongside incredible young women. Keep an eye out for exciting updates coming soon! 👀✨

Drop a 👋 in the comments to say hi or share what you’d like to see from our young women’s programme.

@ThePilgrimTrust thank you for funding this work 👏🏽

#YoungWomensWorker💜
#Empowerment💚

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞

Great to be in Dublin today to hear from @MichealMartinTD about the investment the Irish Government are making into projects promoting cross border cooperation North-South and East-West.

@PaulDynes2
@CohenTaylor04
@dfatirl

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

Join us for our EGM 🗣️ All details below ⬇️

NI Youth Forum member’s can propose a motion by 18th March ☑️

[Colin McGrath 🇺🇦 @ColinSDLP]

I know it's late but delighted I got to open my @NIYF Christmas card today! Loved the detail in it! Onwards and upwards with the APG on Youth participation for 2025! @SDLP @PaulDynes2 @LaurenNIYF @AronNiyf

[Paul Niyf @PaulDynes2]

Check out the Northern Ireland Youth Forums response to the Draft Prgramme for Government 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

Massive well done to members of our Executive Committee who worked on shaping the response. Your creativity and knowledge is inspiring. @NIYF

https://t.co/n292jwamGJ

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

On this #WorldMentalHealthDay, let’s break the silence, challenge the stigma, and stand together for mental health. 🤝

Whether it’s a conversation, a gesture of kindness, or simply being there, every little act has the possibility to make a world of a difference. 🌍🤗

#MentalHealthMatters #PromotingYouthVoice #SpeakingTruthToPower

[Ryan Kearney @rkearneymyp]

Delighted to meet with @allianceparty MLA's on Tuesday prior to the motion on lowering the voting age to 16 taking place in the Assembly.

Grateful for the opportunity to share our views on this topic with them and provide input on what young people want to see.

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

@EY_Ireland @TheUKSPF Our 3rd group were in the NEST covering up our old logo ☹️

They did an amazing job covering it up and getting ready for some new creativity to take it on!

This one will definitely take some time to get used to!

@EY_Ireland #EYNI
@TheUKSPF #SocialAction #Employability

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

@EY_Ireland @TheUKSPF Another of our groups were tasking with some painting 🖌️🎨

They transformed this room with some colour!! 🤩 💙

What a difference it makes!!!

@EY_Ireland #EYNI

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

Today we’re hosting volunteers from @EY_Ireland who are supporting us to make positive changes in the building!

Cohen & Ellen from our Executive Committee shared more information about NIYF before we kicked into action!!

@TheUKSPF #UKSPF @SE@SEUPB #AMPLIFY #SocialAction #Employability @YouthActionNI

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

The NI Youth Forum stand firmly against the hatred and attacks that are unfolding across our community and beyond.

We stand with newcomers to Northern Ireland and are here to support each and every one of our members.

There is no place for violence, racism or hate within our society, and we must challenge it.

We are committed to working together to promote the shared values of diversity, inclusion and compassion.

If any of our members have been affected by recent events please reach out to one of our staff members for help and support.

@NICVA

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

Great to meet with the @thetudortrust team
this afternoon for inspiring, thought provoking dialogue. We appreciate your hospitality. We look forward to hosting yous all in Belfast soon 🗣️ #ThriveProject

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

Happy sunny Thursday ☀️ Today we are in London ☀️ Great to connect with Sam for all the convos about youth voice, collaboration and systemic change 🗣️ @phf_uk

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

Delighted to be at @NICVA this morning with #YouthStart colleagues and other @TheUKSPF funded projects for the Economic Inactivity Coalition Call to Action meeting.

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

❗️Programme Recruitment ❗️

What’s next for you? Get involved…

🌟Group work
🌟Meet new friends
🌟Career Development
🌟Gain qualification
🌟Summer fun day - TAYTO PARK
#YouthStart @TheUKSPF

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

🗳️NIYF YOUTH HUSTINGS📣

🗣️What an event 🥳 How amazing are young people! Such a privilege to host this event 🫶

Thank you to the 70 young people from across Northern Ireland who came and had their voice heard on the following themes:

🧠 Mental Health
🚌 Transport
🏡 Housing & Poverty
🗣️Voice
📚 Education & Inclusion
☮️ Peacebuilding

👏 Huge thank you to all of our panelists:

- @CaoimhinOSF , @sinnfeinireland
- @deborah_cheryl , @duponline
- @sianalliance , @allianceparty
- @JayBasra2 , @uuponline
- @ColinSDLP , @SDLPlive
- @fiona_ferg , @pb4p
- @oharamal , @GreenPartyNI

#GE24 #PromotingYouthVoice #HaveYourSay

[NI Youth Forum @NIYF]

🏠 MY PLACE PROJECT 🏠

💥PROJECT IS OPENED FOR REFERRALS💥
Message @HollyNIYF or @BlairNiyf for more info.

On Tuesday & Wednesday this week Blair and Holly were out on a leaflet drop around North, West, South, & East Belfast to promote the project.

Thank you to all the organisations for being super welcoming & considerate of the project.

We look forward to branching out again soon!

#sustainingtenancies
#NWSEbelfast