The YI Scotland Podcast

Daniel Calderon is from Costa Rica. Worked in Belfast for Youth Initiatives Northern Ireland for a gap year and worked in London for a 2nd gap year before returning home to study Psychology. Tells us what Costa Rican poverty looks like, about his work with young people leading to a fascinating discussion on Rites of Passage in Modern Culture and where young people might find them.

The sublime to the ridiculous. The profound to the sukie-bombs.Laura has a laugh and shares her wisdom with us. Brilliant episode to record. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode Fr Jamesy tells us what he's up to and why he decided to become a priest. He tells us about Youth Initiatives in Northern Ireland and his experience of the Youth Workers and Youth Work done there! "They helped me see that I could make a difference in the world!"

19 year old Lewis tells us about coming up through YI DPK (Downpatrick) and how he's hoping to change the world. Hilarious, enthusiastic and tremendous young man!

Curtis gives some fascinating insight into taking opportunities, facing up to challenges and getting out your bubble! Very enojyable interview to record. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode Lynda tells us about her story coming through YI, about the crosslinks project and the impact of Youth Initiatives in Northern Ireland on her life. Hope you enjoy!

In our first podcast episode Cricky tells us about growing up in West Belfast and meeting Youth Initiatives in Northern Ireland and how participating in YI programmes impacted his life.