Demo NIYF

“Our Voices aren’t in Lockdown" Your voice matters!

April 2020

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Age

Representative spread of responses from all ages.

Strong representation in 15-17 year olds relative to the size of the NI population

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Understanding of Covid19

High level of confidence in young people that they have a good or full understanding of Covid19 (26%)

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Access to appropriate factual information on Covid-19/Coronavirus?

(Real, true news instead of "fake news") Likewise, there is a high level of confidence in the factual nature of information with almost 76% feeling they can

Three times more young people feel they can trust the source of information than not Powered by

3:1

27% Yes No

73%

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Yet

73%

feel that they need access to more appropriate, factual information

Source of information

The source of information can be critical and with almost 76% of young people accessing information from social media there must be caution Downing Street’s antifake news unit is dealing with up to 10 cases of misinformation about coronavirus a day as it emerged some articles are getting more views than all of those posted by the NHS put together.

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Testing in NI

A staggering

74% believe that there is not enough testing going on

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Main issues facing young people right now

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Young people are seeking more information on a range of issues

Mental Health Exams and Exam Results Education Boredom

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When it comes to what young people want to know more about the issue of boredom reduces in priority with mental health, exams & education taking precedence

Question Time Young People have many questions (623 to be exact!) to ask of key influencers from the PM and local leaders to Donald Trump and China’s government (& God!)

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Question Time Some very insightful & well informed questions From issues of immediate personal and family safety to exam results and the future of the planet, post lock down and the longer term environmental & economic impacts Powered by

Even within the high levels of concern and questions about the future, young people are reaching out to see how they can help in this time of crisis…

“How can I help?”

“How can I help Northern Ireland if I am fit and well?”

“If I had the chance I would ask our prime minister or first minister and deputy first minister if there is anything we as young people can do to help in anyway at all! Even if it’s a hand with voluntary work etc” “How can I help and remain safe” Powered by

Continued willingness to engage

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95% Feel it is important to have their voice heard right now 13

Gaps & Ideas For future surveys consider: § Postcode: Gives an illustration of reach and allows for comparison of urban / rural issues § Fake news – would have been good to hear any concerns of fake news e.g. what has been the most interesting / weirdest fact or cure you’ve heard? § Support & Info – more of a deep dive into what it is they want to know or see more off after they picked their 5 Powered by