Increase in immigrant children in after-school activities
The Ministry of Social Affairs recently awarded grants to 20 projects from the Immigration Development Fund. The City of Hafnarfjörður received a grant of 1,500,000 kr for the development project 'Increasing the Participation of Children of Immigrants in After-School Activities in Hafnarfjörður'.
The Ministry of Social Affairs recently awarded grants to 20 projects from the Immigration Development Fund. The development fund has been in operation since 2007 and its annual budget has typically been 10 million króna. This year, special emphasis was placed on awarding grants to projects for the benefit of children and young people. A total of 72 applications were received this year, requesting a total of approximately 16.9 million króna. Of the 20 grants awarded this year, just over half related to issues concerning children and their families. Of these, the City of Hafnarfjörður received a grant for one development project.
A development project on increasing the participation of immigrant children in after-school activities
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður received a grant in the amount of
1,500,000 kr. for the development project The increase in the number of immigrant children in
Leisure activities in Hafnarfjörður. The project aims to help primary school-aged children of immigrants settle into the sports scene in Hafnarfjörður,
leisure and youth work. Active participation is considered to strengthen the children's self-identity, educate them about the values of Icelandic society, involve them in social projects, expand their social circle and develop their communication skills. Participation is offered free of charge in 3 –
9 months in an approved sports and leisure activity with the City of Hafnarfjörður and
the town's sports and leisure clubs. This way, children have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of leisure activities and get to know
because, together with the children of Hafnarfjörður, parents also get the opportunity to try it out at the same time.
Leisure activities regardless of income. The main target group is children who are not currently registered participants in organised sports and leisure activities.
Further information about the fund and its beneficiaries can be found here. But it is the University Centre of the Westfjords that administers the development fund.