Youth Work Sector Calendar

Playday is the national day for play, celebrated each year across the UK on the first Wednesday in August. It is a celebration of children's right to play, and a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children's lives. Playday 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday 7 August.

Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind policy-makers, practitioners, and the public of the critical importance of literacy for creating more literate, just, peaceful, and sustainable society. Literacy is a fundamental human right for all. It opens the door to the enjoyment […]

Please see below, an invite to Urdd Gobaith Cymru’s celebrations of their apprenticeships programme, ten years of amazing work! The first breakfast event takes place on the 24th of September in Llandudno, and the second is in Swansea on the 27th of  September, if you intend to attend, please confirm via this link  TODAY (16th […]

Announcing the Launch of the Climate Justice Forum 2024! 🌍 The Centre of African Entrepreneurship is excited to officially launch the Climate Justice Forum 2024, a pivotal event bringing together leaders, activists, and community members to address the urgent need for climate justice. This year’s theme, Migrant Communities and Climate Action: Strategies for Inclusion, Adaptation, and […]

Central South and South East Wales All meetings start at 10 am and finish before 11.30am, if you would like to attend please contact Catrin@CWVYS.org.uk

Please see below an invite to the Urdd Gobaith Cymru’s celebrations of their apprenticeships programme, ten years of amazing work! The first breakfast event takes place on the 24th of September in Llandudno, and the second is in Swansea on the 27th of  September, if you intend to attend, please confirm via this link  TODAY […]

North, South West and Mid Wales All meetings start am 10 am and finish before 11.30am To RSVP, please contact Catrin at catrin@cwvys.org.uk

Thanks to funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office, Cardiff University will be working with partners from the University of South Wales, Plan UK, Community Safety and the Violence Prevention Unit to host a conference in October on the theme of Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls. Date: Thursday 3rd October Time: 8:30 – 4pm […]

The second Youth Homelessness Conference is taking place in Llandrindod Wells on 8th October. The conference is aimed at both practitioners and strategic managers responsible for engaging young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. These include; the Youth Work Sector, Engagement and Progression Coordinators, teaching staff, Housing and Social Care teams. Sign […]

Welsh Government Child Poverty National Conference ‘Maximising incomes and reducing costs to address child poverty.’ In person event October 14, 09:30- 15:30pm Urdd Centre, Cardiff Bay A conference for services working with children, young people and families including early years, family support, education, health, housing, youth and community services. Please find out more and register […]

WWA Save the Date: Tuesday, October 22nd: 12:00-14:30.   Welsh Women’s Aid (WWA) are inviting you to attend a FREE upcoming event. Please join us for an important event dedicated to prioritising the best interests of children and young people when accessing support services. This event will explore how agencies can collaborate to ensure optimal […]