The Society of Actuaries in Ireland was delighted to have partnered with the Irish Youth Foundation to raise money for their Flagship Fund.
The goal of that fund was to support projects and programmes around the country as they worked to undo the catastrophic damage the Covid-19 fallout had inflicted on our most marginalized and vulnerable children and young adults. The pandemic had been hard for everyone. But it was most devastating for those children and young people living in disadvantaged conditions. Lockdown meant education prospects were severely affected. Mental health and wellbeing had taken a battering. Pathways to meaningful employment had been blocked off.
“While we have been in the same storm, we most certainly have not been in the same boat”
In addition, Youth Workers played an important role in welcoming young people from Ukraine into our communities, providing safe spaces, educational support, a gateway into their new community and signposting to additional services. For those young people joining us from Ukraine, they have endured an untold upheaval and are now coming to terms with making a new life in Ireland. We must ensure they have our support.
Sheelagh Malin, SAI President 2021/2022, said: “As actuaries we are fortunate to have had the education, opportunities and support to fulfil our potential in a rewarding profession – something we can often take for granted. Through this Charity Partnership, we will help raise additional funds for the Irish Youth Foundation that will be used to support, educate and train young people who are living in difficult circumstances through no fault of their own. "
The Society of Actuaries in Ireland was delighted to raise €50,000 for this flagship fund in 2022!