Foróige is an Irish organisation whose purpose is "to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their development and in the development of society".[2]Macra na Tuaithe, the youth branch of Macra na Feirme, was formed on 14 March 1952 (1952-03-14).[3] In 1981, the organisation changed its name to Foróige, derived from forbairt na hóige, which means "development of youth".[3][4]
The first club was formed in the town of Mooncoin, County Kilkenny on 14 March 1952 (1952-03-14) where the local school held a youth club for the schoolchildren. As this was a success, another 12 pilot clubs came together and in 1953, Macra na Tuaithe was created.
Funding and grantsedit
In 1958, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in America secured a £30,000 grant to help fund an expansion of Macra na Tuaithe activities.[5] In 1963, the organisation received its first funding from the Department of Education.
Expansion and name changeedit
In 1971, Macra na Tuaithe began its expansion into urban areas with the opening of a permanent headquarters in Dublin, and developed the decision to build more Foróige clubs in urban areas. The first national conference for the organisation's volunteers took place in Termonfeckin, County Louth and this still continues today. In 1981, Marca na Tuaithe was renamed Foróige and the result of this change was to facilitate further expansion into growing urban areas.
Change of governanceedit
In 2015, Foróige changed its governance from an association into a company limited by guarantee. This change enhanced the role the volunteers play in the organisation.
Referencesedit
^ ab"Foróige Numbers". Foroige. February 16, 2013. from the original on November 28, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
^"About Fóroige". Foróige. 16 February 2013. from the original on 17 July 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
^ ab"Our History". Foroige. February 16, 2013. from the original on November 28, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
^"Making Things Happen: An Exhibition of 50 years of Foróige, 1952-2002" (PDF). Foróige. (PDF) from the original on 2017-11-02.
foróige, this, article, rely, excessively, sources, closely, associated, with, subject, potentially, preventing, article, from, being, verifiable, neutral, please, help, improve, replacing, them, with, more, appropriate, citations, reliable, independent, third. This article may rely excessively on sources too closely associated with the subject potentially preventing the article from being verifiable and neutral Please help improve it by replacing them with more appropriate citations to reliable independent third party sources June 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message Foroige is an Irish organisation whose purpose is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their development and in the development of society 2 Macra na Tuaithe the youth branch of Macra na Feirme was formed on 14 March 1952 1952 03 14 3 In 1981 the organisation changed its name to Foroige derived from forbairt na hoige which means development of youth 3 4 ForoigeThe current logo in use since 2013Formation14 March 1952 71 years ago 1952 03 14 Founded atDublin IrelandTypeYouth organisationRegistration no 552248PurposeTo involve young people in their own development and in the development of societyHeadquartersForoige Joyce Way Park WestD12 Y0A6LocationDublinCoordinates53 19 49 4 N 6 22 24 874 W 53 330389 N 6 37357611 W 53 330389 6 37357611Staff 2015 348 1 Volunteers 2015 5 500 1 Websitewww wbr foroige wbr ieFormerly calledMacra na Tuaithe Contents 1 History 1 1 The first club 1 2 Funding and grants 1 3 Expansion and name change 1 4 Change of governance 2 ReferencesHistory edit nbsp Sundial in Lismore County Waterford marking the 50th anniversary of Foroige erected in 2002 The first club edit The first club was formed in the town of Mooncoin County Kilkenny on 14 March 1952 1952 03 14 where the local school held a youth club for the schoolchildren As this was a success another 12 pilot clubs came together and in 1953 Macra na Tuaithe was created Funding and grants edit In 1958 the W K Kellogg Foundation in America secured a 30 000 grant to help fund an expansion of Macra na Tuaithe activities 5 In 1963 the organisation received its first funding from the Department of Education Expansion and name change edit In 1971 Macra na Tuaithe began its expansion into urban areas with the opening of a permanent headquarters in Dublin and developed the decision to build more Foroige clubs in urban areas The first national conference for the organisation s volunteers took place in Termonfeckin County Louth and this still continues today In 1981 Marca na Tuaithe was renamed Foroige and the result of this change was to facilitate further expansion into growing urban areas Change of governance edit In 2015 Foroige changed its governance from an association into a company limited by guarantee This change enhanced the role the volunteers play in the organisation References edit a b Foroige Numbers Foroige February 16 2013 Archived from the original on November 28 2017 Retrieved December 13 2017 About Foroige Foroige 16 February 2013 Archived from the original on 17 July 2016 Retrieved 15 September 2016 a b Our History Foroige February 16 2013 Archived from the original on November 28 2017 Retrieved December 13 2017 Making Things Happen An Exhibition of 50 years of Foroige 1952 2002 PDF Foroige Archived PDF from the original on 2017 11 02 Alice Leahy Trust Page 80 Alice Leahy Trust Retrieved 2022 02 24 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Foroige amp oldid 1193144918, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
