Kras Jeugdwerk

Kras Jeugdwerk is deliberately active in underprivileged neighbourhoods of Antwerp. With attention to the social vulnerability of the children and young people in these areas, the team focuses specifically on themes such as well-being, education and inclusion of girls in the labour market, among others. The idea is to connect the youth with the society in which they live! 🌈

The main goal of the Antwerp non-profit organisation is to provide a safe place where children and young people can grow up. Both physically and mentally, the team has created an environment where young people are accepted and encouraged to contribute to society, rather than just being tolerated

Almost 40% of the population in Antwerp is under 30 years old... Yet their voices are often insufficiently heard in the public debate. To change this, J100 was founded, a platform where young people come together to discuss issues and themes that are important to the city. This initiative is supported by Kras and 10 other youth organisations, which organise regular meetings, discussion groups and neighbourhood walks. An initiative that gets things moving! 🤸

In December 2023, the Kras Kiel project was inaugurated as the very first official international debating centre in Belgium! With funding from EU grants, this centre aims to create critical thinkers and voices in Europe. The recognition it has received is the result of more than 10 years of training and international exchanges in the field of debating. 🗣️ This is a success story that is far from over!