In this episode R and T take over the microphone and create their own podcast. The conversation moves quickly between stories about their day, music, school, and the things young people talk about when adults step back and let them lead.

The girls begin by sharing what happened during their day in town. New shoes, a trip to the shops, and time spent with friends set the tone for a lively conversation. The chat then turns to school life, where they reflect on the routine of lessons and the role school plays in preparing for the future.

Their exchange shows the honesty and humour of childhood conversations. One argues school matters for getting a job later in life. Another questions whether money matters at all. The discussion shifts naturally, the way real conversations between friends often do.

The episode ends with music and laughter as the girls break into song and invite listeners to stay tuned.

This episode forms part of the Listen to Us series, where children shape the conversation and speak in their own voices. The result offers a small window into everyday childhood. Friendship, opinions about school, and the joy of sharing a microphone.

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This project is supported through the Daphne-CHILD programme, a European initiative led by Eurochild and Terre des Hommes and funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme. The programme supports grassroots organisations across nine European countries that work to prevent violence against children, while ensuring that children themselves participate in shaping solutions.

The campaign will culminate in an advocacy seminar on 15 May 2026 in Dublin, bringing together educators, policymakers, youth organisations and child protection professionals to discuss the key messages emerging from the project and explore how children’s perspectives can better inform policy and practice.

For more information, visit https://listentous.ie.

About the Daphne-CHILD programme
The Daphne-CHILD programme (2024–2027) is a European initiative led by Eurochild and Terre des Hommes and funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme. It supports grassroots organisations across Europe working to prevent violence against children and strengthen child protection systems through meaningful child participation. More: https://daphne.childhub.org.

Thank you for listening and please leave us a review on Apple or Spotify as it will help the children's voices and messages echo out into the world. We are on Instagram @caspr.ie

In this episode children take on a simple challenge. A letter arrives with a worrying message. Kindness has disappeared from the community. The children step in to answer a direct question. What does kindness look like in real life?

Their answers stay grounded in everyday moments. Kindness means including people who feel left out. Kindness means checking on someone who looks sad. If a child falls and gets hurt, help them up, bring tissues, and make sure they feel safe. Small actions carry meaning.

The children also speak about respect. No one deserves to be laughed at for making a mistake. Laughing when someone struggles leads to bullying and hurt. Kindness means understanding how another person feels.

One child shares a story about helping a sister after a fall from a scooter. Another speaks about helping people who live in poverty. Several talk about watching out for people who face danger. These reflections show how children connect kindness with responsibility and care.

The conversation ends with a hopeful moment. One child explains a dream of becoming a Garda. The reasons stay clear. A Garda should be friendly, brave, and smart. The role offers a way to protect people and help the community.

This episode forms part of the Listen to Us series. Children share their ideas about respect, safety, and how communities treat each other. Their voices show how kindness grows through simple actions and everyday choices.

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This project is supported through the Daphne-CHILD programme, a European initiative led by Eurochild and Terre des Hommes and funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme. The programme supports grassroots organisations across nine European countries that work to prevent violence against children, while ensuring that children themselves participate in shaping solutions.

The campaign will culminate in an advocacy seminar on 15 May 2026 in Dublin, bringing together educators, policymakers, youth organisations and child protection professionals to discuss the key messages emerging from the project and explore how children’s perspectives can better inform policy and practice.

For more information, visit https://listentous.ie.

About the Daphne-CHILD programme
The Daphne-CHILD programme (2024–2027) is a European initiative led by Eurochild and Terre des Hommes and funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme. It supports grassroots organisations across Europe working to prevent violence against children and strengthen child protection systems through meaningful child participation. More: https://daphne.childhub.org.

Thank you for listening and please leave us a review on Apple or Spotify as it will help the children's voices and messages echo out into the world. We are on Instagram @caspr.ie

This episode brings you the voices of children from Dublin’s North East Inner City. They speak about kindness, safety, fairness, and how adults should listen to their ideas about the community where they live.

The conversation begins with a reminder of the history around them. The children learn their neighbourhood holds deep roots in Irish history. From there the discussion moves to a simple but powerful question. If a child became the leader of Ireland, what changes would help build a kinder society?

The answers show how clearly children understand the problems around them. Some talk about justice and safety. Others focus on kindness and respect. Several speak about homelessness and the need for practical solutions such as affordable places for people to live and support to help them find work.

Playgrounds and public spaces also matter. Children describe how fireworks in parks frighten younger children and make shared spaces feel unsafe. Their message stays simple. Public places should feel safe for everyone.

Another child focuses on health and care. If given power, they would invest money in hospitals, doctors, psychologists, and veterinary services so more people and animals receive help when they need it.

Across the conversation one theme repeats. Children notice what happens around them. They care about fairness, safety, and kindness. Their ideas show empathy, common sense, and a strong sense of justice.

This episode forms part of the “Listen to Us” series, where children share their views on the issues shaping their lives and their communities. Their voices offer insight adults often overlook. When children speak, they ask for something simple. Listen.

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This project is supported through the Daphne-CHILD programme, a European initiative led by Eurochild and Terre des Hommes and funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme. The programme supports grassroots organisations across nine European countries that work to prevent violence against children, while ensuring that children themselves participate in shaping solutions.

The campaign will culminate in an advocacy seminar on 15 May 2026 in Dublin, bringing together educators, policymakers, youth organisations and child protection professionals to discuss the key messages emerging from the project and explore how children’s perspectives can better inform policy and practice.

For more information, visit https://listentous.ie.

About the Daphne-CHILD programme
The Daphne-CHILD programme (2024–2027) is a European initiative led by Eurochild and Terre des Hommes and funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme. It supports grassroots organisations across Europe working to prevent violence against children and strengthen child protection systems through meaningful child participation. More: https://daphne.childhub.org.

Thank you for listening and please leave us a review on Apple or Spotify as it will help the children's voices and messages echo out into the world. We are on Instagram @caspr.ie

In this episode children reflect on a creative drama activity where they worked together to write and perform their own short play. The conversation captures the excitement of storytelling, imagination, and teamwork as the children describe what they created together.

One group explains how they acted out a scene they called “Mean Girls and Sabotage Girls.” The performance included different roles such as police officers, teachers, and emergency services. Through their story the children explored what happens when someone gets hurt and how people respond to help.

The scene follows a dramatic moment on the street where someone is attacked. The police arrive, the person responsible is arrested, and an ambulance comes to help the injured person. Through play and performance the children worked through ideas about right and wrong, justice, and how communities respond when something bad happens.

The episode shows how creative activities give children a way to express what they see around them and how they understand the world. Through drama they explore safety, responsibility, and care for others while building confidence and learning to work as a team.

This conversation forms part of the “Listen to Us” series, where children share their voices, ideas, and experiences. Their stories remind adults how powerful creativity and play are in helping children make sense of the world around them.

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This project is supported through the Daphne-CHILD programme, a European initiative led by Eurochild and Terre des Hommes and funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme. The programme supports grassroots organisations across nine European countries that work to prevent violence against children, while ensuring that children themselves participate in shaping solutions.

The campaign will culminate in an advocacy seminar on 15 May 2026 in Dublin, bringing together educators, policymakers, youth organisations and child protection professionals to discuss the key messages emerging from the project and explore how children’s perspectives can better inform policy and practice.

For more information, visit https://listentous.ie.

About the Daphne-CHILD programme
The Daphne-CHILD programme (2024–2027) is a European initiative led by Eurochild and Terre des Hommes and funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme. It supports grassroots organisations across Europe working to prevent violence against children and strengthen child protection systems through meaningful child participation. More: https://daphne.childhub.org.

Thank you for listening and please leave us a review on Apple or Spotify as it will help the children's voices and messages echo out into the world. We are on Instagram @caspr.ie