This project empowers children to lead a community-wide conversation about violence prevention, with a focus on drug-related violence. Through participatory workshops, children aged 7 to 12 will share their experiences and ideas, creating a child-led campaign to inspire resilience and safety among their peers. By positioning children as leaders and advocates, this initiative aims to disrupt cycles of violence, foster resilience, and create a safer community where children feel empowered to speak up and protect one another.
Target groups
18 children, aged 7–12 in North-East Inner City (NEIC), Dublin
- From lower socio-economic backgrounds, vulnerable to the impacts of drug-related violence, including intimidation, grooming, and gang recruitment.
- 6 workshops to identify key themes about violence prevention.
- Increased confidence among children to express concerns about violence among their peers and others, assessed with pre- and post-project surveys.
- Children’s voices are influencing key stakeholders and decision-makers.
Wider awareness raising
- Create 3 types of campaign materials (podcast, video, and artwork) by children.
- 3-month social media campaign with an outreach goal of 10,000 views/interactions.
- Social media metrics to gauge campaign reach and engagement.
- Feedback from partner schools and community leaders on the campaign’s impact.
- Raised awareness in NEIC about drug-related violence and its impact on children.
- Policy recommendations.
Project budget
€24,426
Start date
01/04/2025
End date
31/05/2026
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