Märta Stenevi meets young people in Gränby
This week, the Green Party's spokesperson Märta Stenevi visited Erikshjälpen's Future Workshop in Gränby, Uppsala. The young people in the Future Workshop presented their activities and got to ask Märta questions on various topics, such as injustices in public transport and the growing mental illness among young people.
- "It was incredibly inspiring to hear about Erikshjälpen's work in Gränby. They work broadly to give children, young people and parents a sense of participation and self-determination in their neighborhood, says Märta.
In Gränby, many children and young people feel that there is a strong negative image of the area and those who live there. Erikshjälpen's Future Workshop has become a platform where young people can make their voices heard to the public and decision-makers.
- "Young people being more involved in how neighborhoods are developed makes them more inclusive, safe and vibrant," says Hanna Löfstrand, Head of Unit for Erikshjälpen's Future Workshop.
If we are to break the negative criminal spiral, resources need to be deployed early on from various sources, so that children who are hurting at home or have fallen into trouble are caught.
About Erikshjälpen Framtidsverkstad in Gränby
Erikshjälpen's Future Workshop in Gränby started in the spring of 2021. Today there are many different activities for both girls and boys. Such as different types of groups in dance, boy and girl groups, nature and culture, but they have also started to organize camps for the young people.
- "We also have a positive collaboration with the municipality with vacation youth, which is now entering its third year," says Hanna Löfstrand. "This year, the focus is on activities for children at various leisure activities that will give young people increased knowledge of the Convention on the Rights of the Child based on Erikshjälpen's material, 'Barnrättsäventyret'.
Märta Stenevi had time to talk to the young people in Gränby. It was a conversation that covered everything from injustices in
public transport to the increase in mental health problems among young people.
Engaging conversations on injustice and mental health
When Erikshjälpen's Future Workshop and the young people had talked about the activities in Gränby, it was time for the young people to ask Märta Stenevi questions. It was a good conversation that dealt with everything from injustices in public transport to the increased mental illness among young people.
- During the spring, I have traveled around the country and met with police officers, teachers, social workers and actors from civil society who all work with young people, says Märta Stenevi and continues:
- Everyone says the same thing. If we are to break the negative criminal spiral, resources need to be deployed early on from various sources, so that children who are hurting at home or have fallen into trouble are caught.
Published: 16 June 2023
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