Sudi inspires more young people to get involved

Gränby is located just north of central Uppsala. It is one of the areas described in the media as an "exclusion area". There are certainly social challenges in the area, but Sudi Osman doesn't buy the description that Gränby is unsafe.

- A lot has changed for the better in Gränby since 2019. People have looked badly at our area, but those who live here are working to make it better. You shouldn't have to feel worried in Gränby," says Sudi.

Sudi is now 17 years old and came into contact with Erikshjälpen's Future Workshop for the first time in the spring of 2022. She was offered to work in the Future Workshop during the sports holidays and at first thought it could be a good first job and some extra money in her wallet. But once there, she found a place that was more of a context than a job.

-"All of us who meet here become like friends. We can both have fun at activities together but also talk about important things. The Future Workshop has become like my second home," says Sudi.

When you talk to Sudi, you quickly realize that she is a girl with skin on her nose who is passionate about Gränby and the young people who live there. Her commitment and voice took her to Almedalen 2022 where she participated in a panel discussion on young people's growing up conditions in Sweden organized by Erikshjälpen.

Now Sudi can be recognized in Gränby as "You from the Future Workshop!" and it's a role she enjoys.

-"When young people see that I am making a difference, they understand that they can do it too! We all have important perspectives to contribute," says Sudi