JCI is a leadership development and networking organisation for young people in their 20s and 30s.  JCI Ireland aim to provide outstanding personal development and leadership opportunities and to enhance the skills of our members. Through various local, national and international projects and events, JCI members meet, learn and grow. JCI is not-for-profit, non party-political, voluntary organisation.

Recognised as a great asset to Irish society, JCI Ireland is part of a worldwide network of nearly a quarter of a million young people who want to make a positive impact on their community. Often confused with the Chamber of Commerce, they are a separate organisation focused on developing individuals rather than on developing business. JCI Ireland currently has eight affiliated local branches and is working on a programme of expansion. Each branch is unique in its programme of events.

Mission
To contribute to the advancement of the global community by providing the opportunity for young people to develop the leadership skills, social responsibility, entrepreneurship and fellowship necessary to create positive change.

Vision
To deliver effective leadership development opportunities to young leaders in their 20s and 30s so they may steer themselves, their communities, their countries and the world towards increased prosperity and lasting peace.

Programmes and Activities
JCI Ireland’s annual calendar of events includes TOYP, Active Citizenship Week, Millennium Development Schools Poster Competition, JCI Training Programmes, and the JCI Ireland Leadership Academy. A new flagship National Project in the Business Area of Opportunity, the Friendly Business Awards is being rolled out this Autumn.

Background
Founded in 1944, JCI is a worldwide federation of young leaders and entrepreneurs. Our 200,000 members live in more than 5000 communities in more than 100 countries around the world. JCI also has millions of alumni, many of whom provide support to active members. JCI is a nongovernmental organisation with active participation in the United Nations System, including several UN agencies.

For more information visit the following web sites:
Junior Chambers Ireland 
Junior Chambers Dublin
Junior Chambers Ireland