Soar
overview
The Soar Foundation is a youth-based charity working with over 45,000 young people since its establishment in 2012.
We aim to prepare teenagers for life by running Early Intervention, Character Building workshops in both communities and schools all over Ireland.
Within these unique environments teenagers begin to grow Awareness of self, and the world around them, build Resilience and Coping Strategies, develop their Inner-Confidence and Self-Esteem, and emerge with a sense of Agency as they transition into early adulthood.
It is clear to see that teenagers need these environments now more than ever.
By the end of 2025, Soar will be reaching every Transition Year student in Ireland with our World Leading Early Intervention Character Building Program.
history
Soar was founded in 2012 by Tony Griffin and Karl Swan. They were inspired by the work of Jim Stynes and The Reach Foundation in Melbourne Australia having seen the documentary “Every Heart Beats True: The Jim Stynes Story”.
In October 2012, Soar was recognised as an award winning organisation in achieving the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Impact Award. This success in the first year was vital in building the foundations of the Soar you see today. Soar is now led by a high performing Board of Directors and a tribe of wildly enthusiastic staff, facilitators and volunteers who care deeply about our young people. You can learn about our journey so far in our Soar Story.
Read all of our previous chapters on www.issuu.com/soar_foundation/stacks
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