Young people have many needs and ideas, but not always space for their realization and understanding or support from adults. The voices of the youth in public are important, however, is not often heard. Mostly they are perceived as those who "have no opinion", "know nothing", "are still children". The adults do not take them very seriously. Representatives of the state or municipalities can not find a way to them and especially the youth from excluded communities have a lower chance to enter into processes of change.
The project aims to create a low-threshold program for young people in Bratislava. It will help build a network of support for young people, families and community members in Bratislava housing estates, community centres and directly in families. This network includes a comprehensive package of services - leisure, counselling, educational, cultural and community activities with an emphasis on civic participation. An important point is to draw attention to the current needs of youth in selected localities. In the form of fieldwork, work in clubs, for example in the Rača or Karlova Ves districts, or a direct visit to families, the project will assist in the form of education, hobby activities, counselling, communication activities etc. Through 4 community activities, it will try to create a bridge between the community and the municipality.
The role of the partner, Stará jedáleň in the project is to operate and manage the premises of the Stará jedáleň community centre, plan and organize community and cultural activities for community members, participate in organizing participatory activities and meetings in cooperation with the Mládež ulice and city district - Bratislava Rača, which is the second project partner.
The project will be of particular benefit to local communities, children and young people in the form of helping them to integrate into society and help in difficult life decisions.