The director of the Institute of Youth in the Region of Murcia, Veronica Lopez, accompanied by the Councillor for Youth of the City of Archena, Patricia Fernandez, visited the participants of the First Youth 'At Least Five' attended by a total of 212 young people from the municipalities of Ulea, Ricote, Eyes, Pliego, Librilla, Aledo, Campos del Rio, Albudeite and Villanueva del Segura.
The meeting held in Archena aims to promote sports and leisure among young people.
During this time various competitions were organized football, handball, tennis and ping pong as well as craft workshops, leather, percussion and juggling.
The mobile unit information and counseling young people 'Info van' moved to this town to bring the participants of this meeting the activities and programs developed at the Institute of Youth in the Region of Murcia.
Veronica Lopez said that this program encourages the participation of young people both in the realization and the organization of activities through the exchange of experiences and knowledge, facilitating their access to decision-making process in developing them. "
The 'At Least Five' is targeted at populations less than 5,000 inhabitants in the Region of Murcia and is aimed at energizing the youth population aged between 14 and 30.
This initiative aims to facilitate access to information and value formation of young people participating municipalities, promote their participation in community affairs, encouraging the exchange of experiences and knowledge of other social, cultural and sports activities and provide social skills youth groups can be formed.
Nine municipalities have joined the program: Campos del Río, Albudeite, Ulea, Villanueva del Río Segura, Eyes, Ricote, Pliego, Librilla and Aledo.
'At Least Five' was put into operation in September 2008 and will last for three years to coincide with the school years (September 2008-June 2011).
Source: Ayuntamiento de Archena