Extern has announced the launch of an innovative new project, part of Belfast City Council’s PEACE IV programme, aimed at tackling issues surrounding sectarianism and hate crime among young people in Belfast Read more
Northern Ireland senior men’s international football manager Michael O’Neill and outgoing Belfast Lord Mayor Deirdre Hargey have ‘pitched in’ together to launch the Extern Fun Cup, one of the biggest and brightest youth footballing tournaments to hit the city this summer. Read more
HIIT IT WITH EXTERN in Belfast’s Botanic Gardens on Sunday, 1st September. Read more
Ulster Rugby has launched a new two-year charity partnership with Extern, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing. Read more
Extern has been named as charity partner of the year for 2019/20 by Newtownards and Belfast-based Worthingtons Solicitors Read more
For one Belfast team, soccer is supposedly more about getting together than playing competitively. Except that some members – all Syrian refugees – still harbour dreams of being the next Cristiano Ronaldo Read more
Welcome to this month’s Vlog from the very first Run for Roscor at Shanes Castle in Co Antrim! Read more
Extern's Positive learning celebrates its first year in operation with the creation of a specially designed graffiti mural by its participants. Read more
As the summer approaches, young people across Northern Ireland and the border region are being encouraged to sign up for fun, adventure and the opportunity to make new friends as part of the Third Space programme. Read more
Heroin use has increased rapidly here, particularly in Belfast. This is reflected in the NIAS figures reported in the Belfast Telegraph (24.05.19), which reveal a doubling of the rate of opioid overdose in the space of two years Read more
Duke and Duchess are guests of honour during special visit to our stunning site close to shores of Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh Read more
Hundreds of young people across Northern Ireland and the border counties are celebrating a very special milestone this week with the first birthday of innovative cross-border youth project Third Space. Read more
Extern today launch a new guide which aims to reduce the risk of death and harm for people who are problem users of the drug pregabalin Read more
Extern has been recognised for the quality of its leadership at the prestigious CO3 Leadership Awards 2019. Read more
Dr McBride got to see at first-hand the valuable services Extern offers to some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Read more
Extern Homes manager Declan Morris reveals what inspired his choice of career working with people facing homelessness. Read more
The innovative new online resource provides a versatile and dynamic platform for social workers to share knowledge from the voluntary sector in Northern Ireland Read more
The prestigious accolade recognises the crucial role played by Extern's Board of Trustees in the running of the organisation Read more
Extern's Pathways project has helped over 700 young people since it first started providing lessons and qualifications in the Belfast area Read more
The Derry-Londonderry-based project offers skills development and good relations training across the wider NW region Read more
Reach Out project has celebrated its first year of operation with a welcome funding award to continue its vital mental health work in the community Read more
Adults and families across the Northern Trust area, who are experiencing issues because of drug or alcohol misuse, are being encouraged to avail of a new series of ‘open door’ advice sessions in Ballymena Read more
The EU-funded Positive Learning good relations and skills development project is the first of its kind in the North West region. Read more
Twelve young people from across the Midwest region have received Bronze Gaisce Awards for their work on the inventive new programme Read more