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Action Deaf Youth, formerly known as the Northern Ireland Deaf Youth Association is an youth organization based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1988.

Brief History
The founder Malachy McBurney formed the organization formerly known as Northern Ireland Deaf Youth Association. After, founding this non-profit organization he built he first office in the Wilson Hose of Belfast in the 1990. The founder worked with fellow members to establish objectives of the organization to work with deaf people. He also encourage many citizens to become members and volunteers to help towards the cause of making deaf people's life better.

Who the charity helps

 * Children (5-13-year olds)
 * Preschool (0-5-year olds)
 * Youth (14-25-year olds)
 * Deaf adults
 * Language community
 * Mental health people
 * Sensory disabilities
 * Unemployed/low income

Services

 * Youth Service: Run local Youth club in regions throughout Northern Ireland
 * Training Service: Provide provision of personal development, youth leadership, youth work training programs, youth leadership, youth training programs, education workshops, and deaf awareness and sign training
 * Mentor Service: Train adults to become mentors in order to provide guidance for future generations
 * Volunteer Service: Offer opportunities for individuals to carry out volunteer work in our services and project

Action Deaf Youth's affiliation with Controlled School's Support Council
Every year the organization partners with the CSSC to provide better opportunities for children who are deaf. They launch a program called Engaging with Sign, so deaf children who go to school can learn sign language and pursue their educational goals in the future and implements this program in 10 primary schools across the Northern Ireland regions.

Financial Information
Yearly Estimate

Board Of Trustees

 * Mrs. Rosemary Mage
 * Mr. Richard Dougherty
 * Mr. Graham Chalmers
 * Mr. Stephen McConnell
 * Mrs. Pauline Margaret Walker
 * Mrs. Roslyn Dougherty
 * Mrs. Holly Greer
 * Mrs. Teresa Quail