Generation Connnected; an initiative by spunout
Join the movement
Approximately 1 in 6 people report feeling lonely.*
But when a young person discovers free, accessible, 24/7 support, everything can change.
spunout works with young people to support their mental health and wellbeing.
Generation Connected brings together people who want to make that possible.
What is Generation Connected?
Generation Connected is a giving community of leaders committed to supporting youth connection, resilience and hope. Through collective support, members help spunout:
- – Strengthen connection, belonging and resilience
- – Expand access to digital and community-based supports
- – Amplify awareness of services when young people need them most
- – Ensure that no young person faces challenges alone
Why does this matter?
Recent research from the Loneliness Report by spunout highlights the growing challenge of youth loneliness in Ireland and the impact it is having on wellbeing, resilience and belonging. Behind every statistic is a young person navigating life without the connections and support they need.
“Among 12 to 34 year olds in Ireland, 1 in 5 conversations on Text About It related to loneliness.”
We believe that no young person should feel alone, but we need your help to provide support to young people.
What your support makes possible
As a Generation Connected member, you will help young people in Ireland by:
- – Connecting young people to trusted information and support
- – Bringing print and digital mental health information into homes, doctor offices, and family resource centres
- – Supporting adults to know how to help a young person in their life
As a Founding Generation Connected member, you will help launch this important initiative. Founding Members will:
Be recognised as early supporters of a national movement for youth connection
Help introduce other organisations to the initiative
Invest in building a more connected future for young people
Champion the mission of youth connection and wellbeing
“The opportunity for free mental health care for all ages in Ireland is incredibly special, and the care and devotion to training volunteers that spunout has makes this service
one of a kind.” – Delaney Keene, Text About It volunteer
Join Generation Connected today
- Contact Anna Earley, spunout Strategic Partnership Manager or Lisa-Nicole Dunne, Generation Connected Volunteer Chair, for more details at [email protected]
- – Read the spunout Loneliness Report
- – Read a story about the impact of our work
Save the date
Generation Connected will officially launch in January 2027.
Our launch event will take place in Dublin city centre with an intimate gathering of curious individuals, leaders and businesses who have already committed or want to learn more.
Our founding supporters
