Directory of National Voluntary Organisations - Citizens Information ...
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to develop tree nurseries, woodlands and forests by using a Local Agenda<br />
21 approach with local authorities, educational and training agencies,<br />
communities, business and disadvantaged groups; to develop crossborder<br />
and cross-cultural projects; to promote the use <strong>of</strong> 100% native and<br />
near-native species from native seed stock, mainly broadleaf and native<br />
coniferous; to promote ethical investment in forests including core funding;<br />
to oppose monocultures and clear-felling; to promote forest trusts.<br />
Publications: Newsletter; books associated with trees.<br />
Foróige, <strong>National</strong> Youth Development Organisation<br />
Block 12d, Joyce Way, Parkwest, Dublin 12<br />
Tel: (01) 630 1560, 9.30am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 630 1568<br />
Email: info@foroige.ie Web: www.foroige.ie<br />
<strong>National</strong> youth development organisation <strong>of</strong> over 50 years’ standing. Its<br />
purpose is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and<br />
actively in their own development and in the development <strong>of</strong> society.<br />
The organisation is a recognised key player in the youth and community<br />
development sectors. Through its mix <strong>of</strong> youth-work activities, Foróige<br />
interfaces with over 60,000 young people annually. This is achieved through<br />
the operation <strong>of</strong> over 100 Local Youth Development Projects and Local<br />
Youth Services and 400 Foróige clubs. Foróige’s Local Youth Development<br />
Projects and services are situated in targeted areas and cater in particular for<br />
the needs <strong>of</strong> disadvantaged youth. The organisation’s Foróige clubs operate<br />
in urban and rural areas throughout the country, with local members coming<br />
from the full spectrum <strong>of</strong> social classes.<br />
Publications: Youth Leader Newsletter; Youth Member Newsletter; annual<br />
review; education programme leaflets and booklets; club committee<br />
resource pack; evaluation reports and research on aspects <strong>of</strong> youth work;<br />
leader handbook.<br />
Foundation for Investing in Communities<br />
32 Lower O’Connell Street, Dublin 1<br />
Tel: (01) 874 7354, 9.00am – 6.00pm Fax: (01) 874 7637<br />
Email: info@foundation.ie Web: www.communityfoundation.ie<br />
A donor services and grant-making organisation. The Foundation, a<br />
registered charity, was established in 2000 and has grown with the support<br />
<strong>of</strong> individuals, families, businesses, and other institutions. The Foundation<br />
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