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"Public Achievement taught me the difference between being cheeky and being assertive. Now people listen to me much more because I treat them with respect, and I really think about what they are saying to me", commented one young woman after being involved in Public Achievement in her Youth Club.

Donegal Pass Group Media Group, Youth Camp

One of the most enjoyable aspects of our work is showing that young people can make profound and constructive contributions to their communities, society and the wider world. Whilst it is great to prove adults wrong when they underestimate what young people can do, it is even more fun to watch young people realise that they are capable of so much more than they ever realised.Young people mostly from fairly tough realities, are proving their worth in schools, community groups, youth clubs, museums and other settings all over Northern Ireland. As they tackle often difficult issues such as youth suicide or personal safety, controversial issues such as their relationship with the police, problems with drugs and alcohol or cross community tensions, and political issues such as their right to a fair education, they are proving to themselves and their communities that they have an important contribution to make and deserve to be listened to.

Public Achievement is an organisation with charitable status, and we depend on external funding for our continued progress and success. As Northern Ireland goes through a period of dramatic transformation, Public Achievement is operating in a complex, changing and often volatile funding environment. Our brand of 'civic youth work' doesn't fit too easily into the criteria of many funders as our work traverses many traditional and sectoral boundaries. Donations are a key part of our funding strategy as we move forward, and even small amounts can make a huge difference in an environment where much funding is highly restricted in nature.

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Donations whether large or modest can make a significant difference to our ability to work with and support young people in many of Northern Ireland's most disadvantaged and marginalised communities.

If you would like to invest in work that supports young people and communities to help build a more just, democratic, pluralist and peaceful Northern Ireland, you can contribute in the following ways:

Send your donation to Public Achievement, 87 Wellington Park, Belfast, BT9 6DP, Northern Ireland or use the contact button to contact us for our bank details.
UK Tax payers, did you know that your donation could be increased by 28%? If you make a donation and complete one of our ‘Gift Aid’ forms, then we can claim the tax you have already paid on this money, increasing the value of your donation. You can click [DOC] here to download the donation form. Once downloaded you can print and complete it.
USA - Supporters of our work in Minnesota, have established a 501(c)3 under the'Young Citizens in Changing Societies'. Donations to assist our work, can be sent to them at: Paul Mattessich, Chairperson, Young Citizens in Changing Societies, P.O. Box 40487, Saint Paul, MN 55104, U.S.A. You can also contact our Director Paul Smyth directly on paul@publicachievement.com
In other regions, please send your donation to Public Achievement, 87 Wellington Park, Belfast, BT9 6DP, Northern Ireland or contact us for advice.