Our Vision

Solas Project's vision is to see an Ireland where all children and young people truly know their self-worth and can take full advantage of their potential.

Our Mission

We recognise that, due to societal inequalities, all young people in Ireland do not have access to the same opportunities. As a result, many are prevented from reaching their full potential. We build longterm relationships with children and young people at risk of being marginalised by society, specifically through the education, employment and justice systems. We deliver a range of innovative and holistic interventions from childhood, through adolescence and into early adulthood. We seek to equip and empower young people to live life to the full and decide how they want to make a meaningful contribution to society. Alongside these supports, we advocate for societal change to tackle the inequalities that allow young people in Ireland to grow up at a disadvantage.

Why We Exist

Solas Project began because of the belief that everyone is created in the image of God. We believe that everyone is worthy of compassion, dignity and respect. This underpins our ethos and values. We believe meaningful relationships enable people to truly know their self-worth and recognise and reach their full potential. We prioritise connection and creating a culture that draws out each other’s self-worth, gifts and abilities, empowering people to create a brighter future for themselves, their communities and beyond.

Our Key Values

LOVE​

We believe every young person deserves to be loved and no one should be given up on. We are relentless in our pursuit of building long term relationships of trust.​

​We create a restorative environment where young people are free to make mistakes and have a safe space to grow and learn.

We stand with young people supporting them to develop a positive sense of self, make healthy life choices and ultimately to see them reach their full potential.

 

HOPE​

Recognising that societal inequalities have an impact on young people’s aspirations we work to instil in each young person a hope for a brighter future.

We create a culture of encouragement and challenge where young people’s expectations are raised and self-worth can be realised.

We call out the potential in every young person and no matter the obstacles we hold hope on behalf of those who don’t yet believe it for themselves. 

 

JUSTICE​

We want to see a society where everyone has freedom of opportunity and can fully participate in society. ​

We are passionate about tackling inequality to bring about social justice.​

We actively support young people to overcome barriers, advocating on their behalf and encouraging them to pursue a more just society where everyone can flourish.

 

JOY​

We choose joy and joy sustains and motivates us. ​We pursue opportunities for young people to experience freedom and express themselves fully.​

Fun and laughter are intentional parts of our work. This includes a commitment to creating safe spaces for adventure and celebration.