Foróige Youth Club

When? Thursday evenings from 7 - 9 pm

Who? Teenagers between 13-18 years old

What? Foróige is the leading youth organization in Ireland. Since 1952 it has been working to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their own development and in the development of society.

Here at the Irish Diaspora Center we started the first International Foróige club. Foróige Clubs are a safe place for young people to hang out, meet new friends and have a voice. What makes a Foróige Club different to other youth clubs is that the young people run it themselves with adult support. This allows them to believe in themselves, make decisions and practice leadership. Foróige Clubs generally meet every Thursday night at 7 p.m. The club night begins with a formal meeting, led by a committee of young people. Then members decide if they want to work on a project or just hang out with their friends, enjoying games or activities.

Foróige at the Irish Diaspora Center focuses on providing youth with a program that fosters a sense of Irish community and identity while making new friends and learning new skills. If you are interested in finding out more about Foróige visit their website. If you want further information or have any questions please call 855-IRISHPA / 610-789-6355 or email foroige@icphila.org.