Chicago and Galway Youth Power Up | Galway News

Galway City Council and Chicago’s After School Matters team up in a bold new Sister City initiative, spotlighting youth empowerment through creative projects. With 20,000 young people annually impacted by After School Matters’ paid programs, Galway’s Mayor Helen Ogbu champions youth leadership as key to building a stronger, more vibrant city. A standout example? Ballybane primary students rapped for an environmental campaign—proof that young voices can lead change. This isn’t a one-off: After School Matters is planning a trip to Galway later this year to deepen ties with local youth, schools, and community leaders, forging lasting cross-city collaboration. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57c58a4ab34479e2