The summit will prepare the Youth Council’s proposal for the allocation of €17,000 in project funding, which will be confirmed by the Director of Youth Services through an official decision. This year, 14 applications were submitted, with a total requested amount of €28,714.08.
According to Chair Esko Lehtonen, applications were received from a wide range of groups, including school student councils, hobby groups and informal groups of young people.
The Youth Council of Jyväskylä is a participation and influence body for young people aged 13–20. It is a non-partisan and non-religious body operating under the City Board, with its activities coordinated by the City of Jyväskylä’s youth services.
Further information:
Esko Lehtonen, Chair, Youth Council, +358 50 311 8506
Juuso Kurki, Communications, Youth Council, +358 40 557 0821