Social Projects
Since 1999 Nacka and Jelgava have started
collaboration in the field of social welfare. It became
apparent that many children and young people are unable
to live with their parents for a number of social and economic
reasons. It was clear that more positive alternatives for
children and young people ought to be developed.
Drug and alcohol abuse
Better social conditions for children and
young people are seen as a precondition for decreasing abuse,
primarily among young people. Jelgava has drawn up and approved
an "alcohol programme" with the purpose of decreasing the
use of alcohol, principally among young people. The programme
is supported by the state and will be implemented during
1999-2001. On the 17th and 18th of
August this year a working seminar was set up in Nacka in
order to plan a collaborative project. The project is expected
to begin at the end of the year and continue through 2001.
Baltic Basketball Cup
In the beginning on November, Skuru IK Basketball
in Nacka organised its annual basketball cup for young people.
The project for young people is implemented in association
with this cup. It is intended to bring together basketball-players
and encourage contacts between young people. The exchange
of experiences concerning leadership, the development of
activities for young people and the democratic process in
clubs and societies are examples of issues that are dealt
with.
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