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Northern Ireland 4 Kids - Calendar of children's events, topical information, and a small directory of relevant organisations.

Public Achievement - Organisation helping young people to be active citizens. Information on activities, publications, and membership.

Western Area Children and Young Peoples Committee - Forum for bringing together the agencies and bodies most involved with identifying the needs of, and developing services for, children and young people in need. Includes area covered, services provided and publications.

Children's Friendship Project for Northern Ireland - A non-profit group that pairs Protestant and Roman Catholic teens to spend a summer in the U.S. with host families. Includes project background, newsletters, application forms and contacts.

The Spirit of Enniskillen Trust - Cross-community programme for young people. Includes information about the Trust's background and activities.

JEDI (Joined in Equity, Diversity and Interdependence in Northern Ireland) - An initiative to bring together Northern Ireland youth, in a creative partnership to promote change and development. Information about policies and practice, with contact details.

Gingerbread Northern Ireland - Organisation for lone parents with news, project details, services and contacts.

Northern Ireland Childminding Association - Includes publications, services, events, training information and a guide to the meaning of registration for Childminders.

Reflect - Initiative of the Church of Ireland in Down and Dromore. News, online activities and chat forums.

The Boys' Brigade UK - Christian youth organisation for boys.

Northern Ireland Scout Council - Official site of the United Kingdom Scout Association in the Province. Includes event flyers and application forms.

Northern Childcare Partnership - Voluntary and statutory agencies working to enhance childcare provision. Details of organisations involved and funding.

Parents Advice Centre - Information on the service for parents and young people across the Province which offers support, guidance and counselling.

YMCA Ireland, The National Council of YMCA's of Ireland - Reference site of this umbrella body, with a list of all YMCA's on the island of Ireland and other information. There are private areas for staff.

Boys and Girls Clubs Northern Ireland - Organisation of which many of the province's youth clubs are members. Includes mission statement, competition information and discussion forum.

Down and Connor Youth Commission - Catholic organisation with details of local parish youth centres and event information.

The Children's Law Centre - Helping young people, their parents and professionals work with and understand laws which affect children. Includes information about children's rights legislation, downloadable posters and an overview of services available.

YouthNet NI - An independent agency which represents the interests and aspirations of voluntary youth organisations. Includes news, events and contacts.

Children's Services Northern Ireland - Includes information about adoption and fostering, childcare and children's welfare.

Eastern Childcare Partnership - Provides information about childcare and family support services in the Eastern Health and Social Services Board (EHSSB) area. Includes details on members, partnerships, funding, training and contacts.

Children and Young People's Unit - Children`s rights, speeches by ministers, contact details and links.

Youth Action Northern Ireland - Information on programmes they run, FAQs, training and resources in areas such as a community relations, rural development, work with young men, gender equality, and performing arts.

Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children & Young People - Promotes and safeguards the rights and best interests of children and young people; information about their priorities, projects, news and events, and contact details.

The Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster - Includes news, events, membership information and contacts.