Kinia

Impact

We collectively create opportunity for children, young people and their communities

Our combined track record shows evidence of significant impact on widening access to digital and future focused skills. Read our case studies below to find out more about our impact.

Mission

Kinia is a non-profit, social enterprise addressing inequalities in education and opportunity. Our mission is to empower educators and inspire young people to make sure digital, science and technology skills and learning pathways are available for everyone.

Vision

Our vision is a sustainable future where diversity and inclusion are key pillars in a society where every child can set their own dreams and access the pathway to achieve them.

Core Values

  1. Equity
  2. Innovation
  3. Collaboration
  4. Sustainability
  5. Inclusion

Our 2024 Impact Figures

 

 

 

National Reach

What our Educators have to say

“Having previously engaged with the SUAS paired reading programme in person, it was quite different to experience the new programme virtually. Although we were short staffed this year and it required a lot of time from the participating staff, which was difficult without staff to cover classes, it was worthwhile as the participating children were engaged and the volunteers were enthusiastic. Due to our school being short staffed this year, these children haven’t had the individual reading support that they usually benefit from in other years and many don’t get that support at home either so they really benefited from the programme. It was very well organised and those involved were helpful.”

Katie O’Toole, Our Lady of the Wayside NS

What our Educators have to say

Glen is a TY student in Coláiste de hÍde Tamhlacht who, with the help of two of his classmates, entered the Computer Science category in Tech Féile 2023. Glen helped code An Sicín agus an Ubh, a game playable through Scratch. Glen and his classmates also worked on building robots for the Robot Wars. Though only recently starting out with Kinia, his teacher, Pádraig Mac an Bhaird, recognised the hard work and dedication he put into completing his project and even helped out with other students’ coding difficulties. Subsequently, Glen was nominated for TechSpacer na Bliana 2023.

Glen Ó’Ceallaigh

What our Educators have to say

We had a big group in attendance from Wexford for Creative Technology Week 2023. FDYS projects across County Wexford have adopted creative technology into their work for a number of years and had a range of entries for the awards at the event. Ryan won the STEAM category for his work on a motorised car and is currently working as a youth leader/volunteer with his local group and helping other young people to develop their technology skills.

Ferns Diocesan Youth Service (FDYS), Co. Wexford

What our Educators have to say

Sinéad Uí Ruairc has made good strides since taking up her role as Technology Coordinator in Scoil Gharbháin, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. With an interest in internet communications for primary pupils to improve fluency in spoken Irish IT skills Sinéad signed up for Kinia’s Educator Event to view some of the technology options which are available and undertaken by other educators.

Sinéad attended Kinia Educator Event at Google HQ in November 2023 and was impressed by the range of technological ideas and innovations which are coming on stream, some of which were in line with their own school needs. Fuelled by the passion and excitement which was palpable at the Educator Event with panel discussions on Creativity, AI, and demonstrations of CAD, robotics and VR, Sinéad returned to school and succeeded in encouraging most of her colleagues to take up Kinia’s Robotics course which lays the foundation for further engagement with technology within school curriculum and activities.

Sinéad Uí Ruairc

Take a moment to watch this powerful video and hear Shaun’s story.

Inspired by a conversation with his youth worker, Mick, where Mick suggested Shaun rap about something personal, he wrote about how his anxiety was negatively impacting him, and his family.

Shaun went on to win Techspacer of the Year during the annual Creative Technology Week Awards, celebrating the innovation and creativity of young people who take part in Kinia’s education programmes.

Shaun has since voiced a campaign for Kinia called #FlipTheScript, which aims to show how Kinia empowers young people to unlock their passions and potential through the creative use of technology. The creative animation and rap visualises how perceived negatives in teenage behaviours can, with the right tools and support, become positives for young people on their journey in creating their own brighter future. The campaign is currently on radio, VOD, digital and social.

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