WHO
WE ARE

Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI) is the regional umbrella organisation for the children’s sector in Northern Ireland.

WHO
WE ARE

Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI) is the regional umbrella organisation for the children’s sector in Northern Ireland.

Our Vision

Children, young people and families are supported, listened to, treated fairly and live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives. 

Our Mission

To amplify the voices of children, young people and families, champion and build the capacity of organisations who support them and bring about meaningful change.

Our Vision

Children, young people and families are supported, listened to, treated fairly and live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.

Our Mission

To amplify the voices of children, young people and families, champion and build the capacity of organisations who support them and bring about meaningful change.

Our Strategic Priorities

Empowering children, young people and families

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Building capacity across the children’s sector

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Advocacy
and
systems change

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Collaboration
and
communication

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Sustainability
and
growth

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Our Values

Our core values underpin our approach and how we conduct relationships internally and externally

  • Children’s rights led

    Grounded in the UNCRC and equality.

  • Collaborative:

    Empowering and partnership oriented

  • Compassionate:

    Trauma informed and supportive.

  • Evidence informed: 

    Guided by lived experience, research and data

  • Impactful:

    Delivering meaningful and lasting change for children, young people and families.

  • Inclusive:

    Accessible, welcoming and enabling.

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INVOLVED

CiNI is accountable for representing and giving voice to the experiences, views and aspirations of its members across Northern Ireland to inform and influence those who make policy or plan and deliver services for children and young people.

Join us as we champion the welfare of children and young people in Northern Ireland. Let’s make a difference together.

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