The Mayo Public Participation Network is the main link through which the local authority connects with the community, voluntary and environmental sectors.
Mayo PPN aims to enable community organisations to articulate a diverse range of views and interests within the local government system, and to allow a diversity of voices and interests to be facilitated and involved in the decision-making process of Mayo County Council and other relevant bodies.
Foróige NEXUS Project
The Foróige NEXUS Project (formally known as the Mayo Youth Integration Project) aims to support young people between the ages of 10 – 18 years of age, who are new arrivals in the county (and country) with the aim of helping them to integrate into their local area and develop new friendships and connections.
NEXUS provides individual and group-based support for young people. We run weekly groups in a variety of different locations in Mayo for young people who are B.O.T.P. and / or living within the International Protection system. The focus of these groups are needs-led, with an emphasis on personal development, in order to give these young people the opportunities and skills to become active members of Irish society.
We support young people to reflect on their strengths and qualities and encourage them to pursue positive hobbies and interests, thereby helping them to integrate into their new communities in the process. We host online groups, which allow young people to meet their peers from all over Mayo and get to know one another. We also host county-wide events which bring Foróige members from right across Mayo together in fun, safe, social settings.
Recently, we have formed a NEXUS Youth Committee group which helps to direct and guide our work.
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/foroige or email [email protected]
If you would like to find out more about this project have a look at some of the groups that have featured so far, go to: Community Inclusion Spotlight – Mayo PPN
Mayo PPN – Supporting You and Your Community
