Funds doubled to €450,000 in schemes for young people

Government doubled the funds in schemes for young people to €450,000. This was revealed when the Youth Agency launched next year’s funding programme intended for youth organisations.

The funding programme includes schemes such as A4U, Be Active, Youth Music Training and the new Invest scheme.

The Parliamentary Secretariat for Youth, Research and Innovation said that these schemes aim to strengthen the resources of youth organisations and give opportunities to young people to actively participate in the community.

It also said that government is investing twice as much for next year because it firmly believes that youth organisations play a crucial role in society.

Parliamentary secretary

Keith Azzopardi emphasised the importance of these

schemes which continue to help organisations that work with young people.

"These associations will be able to continue offering a space where our young people can come together and share common interests and goals, while serving to improve our country's society," said Azzopardi.

He also thanked all young people who give up their time to volunteer for youth organisations, which help to serve and benefit the community.