The Gibraltar Youth Service celebrated Youth Work Week 2024 and honoured the transformative role that youth work plays in inspiring, supporting and empowering young people across our community. 

A statement from the Government follows below:

This year’s theme, A Right to Youth Work for All – Delivering Positive Futures  for Young People, reflected the Youth Service’s commitment to inclusivity and the powerful impact  of youth work in shaping the lives of young people. To amplify this message, the Youth Service  launched a social media campaign under the hashtags #YWW24 and #ArtofYouthWork. 

At the heart of this initiative is the dedicated team of professionally qualified youth and community  workers, each holding a JNC licence to practise and guided by the National Youth Agency (NYA)  which sets national standards that ensures Gibraltar aligns with the highest UK practices. Our  youth workers’ passion and expertise encourage young people to broaden their horizons, build  resilience and pursue their aspirations.  

The four youth clubs engage with a broad spectrum of young people, offering a wide-ranging social  education programme that caters to varied interests and developmental needs and also traditional  neighbourhood drop-in club sessions and exciting residential trips. The clubs are spaces where  young people can grow, learn and embrace new experiences. Additionally, initiatives like the Youth  Café and The Zone, focused on those currently not in education, employment, or training (NEET),  provide inclusive environments for self-expression, skill-building and meaningful connection. 

Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture, Tourism and Youth, The Hon. Christian Santos GMD  MP said; “I will continue to champion our Youth Service and reiterate my commitment to support a  Service which is so important in our community. By creating safe inclusive spaces for young people  to express themselves, grow and embrace new experiences we are preparing them with essential  life skills that will serve them well into the future. I wish to thank our Youth Workers who provide  this and so much more.”