YOUNG PEOPLE CAME TOGETHER TO SAY ‘NO’ TO SUICIDE IN IRELAND
The “Life’s Worth Living” event was promoted by volunteers from the Victory Youth Group (VYG) of the Universal Church in the country.
Ireland, the 8th most peaceful place on Earth due to its low levels of violence is contrasted by its high suicide rate.
According to the WHO (World Health Organization), Ireland occupies the fourth place in the European Community with the highest number of cases of suicide and self-mutilation among adolescents and young people, victims of childhood violence, anxiety and depression.
With the aim of uniting entertainment and social action, the Universal Church promotes the event “Life’s Worth Living” every year, which takes place in the summer season. The event brought together young people from the cities of Dublin, Cork and Gort. The guests had fun experiencing a football tournament, dance performances and raffles.