Youth Mental Health Charity in Ireland
A Lust For Life is a youth mental health charity which aims to empower and educate our young people, driving positive change in their lives and our world through early preventative mental health programmes
Help us to Reach Every Child in Ireland
Our ultimate goal is to reach every primary school pupil and secondary school student in Ireland with the A Lust For Life Schools Programmes, and we’re on our way:
Primary Schools Programme: Since Its Launch in September 2020
1,916
schools registered for the programme
307,300
pupils registered for the programme
9,104
classrooms registered for the programme
58%
of primary schools across Ireland registered
Secondary Schools Programme: Since Its Launch in September 2026
66
schools registered for the programme
7,928
students registered for the programme
78
classrooms registered for the programme
9%
of secondary schools across Ireland registered
Primary Schools
A 10 week teacher-led programme which aims to build resilience, increase wellbeing & enhance the emotional literacy of Junior Infants to 6th class school children
Secondary Schools
A programme that provides practical skills and tools to help young people navigate the complexities of life by building emotional literacy, empathy and communication
We Rise Up to provide future generations with the resources to recognise and talk about their emotions, and equip them to navigate the ever-changing world around them
Sean S.
800 tickets sold
Organised a wellness event in Cork with breathwork & pilates
Katelyn B.
Raised €5,000
Dedicated her climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro to A Lust for Life
Linsey M.
Raised €1,705
Kayaked with her friends & family from Galway harbour to Oranmore
Zara C.
Raised €212
Orgainised a welcome walk for her school in Wicklow
We Rise Up to provide future generations with the resources to recognise and talk about their emotions, and equip them to navigate the ever-changing world around them
Sean S.
800 tickets sold
Organised a wellness event in Cork with breathwork & pilates
Katelyn B.
Raised €5,000
Dedicated her climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro to A Lust for Life
Linsey M.
Raised €1,705
Kayaked with her friends & family from Galway harbour to Oranmore
Zara C.
Raised €212
Orgainised a welcome walk for her school in Wicklow
We Rise Up to provide future generations with the resources to recognise and talk about their emotions, and equip them to navigate the ever-changing world around them
Sean S.
Organised a wellness event in Cork with breathwork & pilates. 800 tickets sold
Katelyn B.
Dedicated her climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro to A Lust for Life. Raised €5000
Linsey M.
Kayaked with her friends & family from Galway harbour to Oranmore. Raised €1705
Zara C.
Orgainised a welcome walk for her school in Wicklow. Raised €212
Introducing: The A Lust for Life Parenting Podcast
The podcast delves into the intricacies of parenthood, offering a blend of heartfelt conversations, insightful interviews, and real-life parenting anecdotes. "A Lust for Life's Parenting Podcast" is part of the charity’s work to support the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families.
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