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Students and Youth

Students and Youth

Are you a young person under 18 looking to find out more about the work of Concern or how to take action on global issues? We offer a variety of different ways young people can get involved!

Student Newsletter

Want to keep up to date about the work of Concern, the Concern Debates and opportunities to volunteer or do work experience?

Sign up to our Student Newsletter below! Please note that an online signature from a parent/guardian is required.

Taking Action

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Top tips for taking action

Work Experience: TY Academy

Concern runs FOUR weeks of an exciting work experience programme called TY Academy. We are unfortunately booked up from Jan-May 2023. However, keep an eye on our page here for applications for Sept 2023.

Students working on a project at a TY Academy event
Students at TY Academy 2022. Photo Active Citizenship

Concern Debates

The Concern Debates programme is in full swing! If your school is involved - check out our student section here, which has details on how to structure your speech, tips on all the motions and podcasts from Concern staff!

Two students at TY Academy stand in front of a Concern Worldwide sign
Students at TY Academy 2022. Photo Active Citizenship

Contact us!

Have a question for us in Concern? Email schools@concern.net with your query! Please cc in a parent/guardian or teacher in your email – we can only respond to under 18’s with an adult cc’d in!