New Youth Center De Krasjel opens in Ninove

Giuseppe de vita
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Ninove (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): De Krasiel youth center opens this Friday 20th September at Geraardsbergsestraat 31 in Ninove. It was started by five friends, including Arne Sonck. A party will celebrate its opening and help local youth.

In  Ninove, there was a youth center that used to be a popular place for young people, offering many activities to help them connect with the community and grow personally. However, over time, the center faced big problems mainly because of its location. It was hard for many local youths to get to the center, which caused attendance to drop. Since it was inconvenient for them to reach the center, fewer young people joined its programs. This lack of interest affected the center’s future, leading local authorities to think about what to do next.

What impact will the new De Krasjel Youth Center have on Ninove’s youth?

It has been said that they tried to make the youth center better with outreach and marketing, the location problem was too big. So, they decided to close it down, which left many young people in Ninove without a place to hang out and join activities. Since then, the youth have struggled to socialize without a main spot to meet, causing worries about their engagement and community spirit. The closing of the center has shown that there’s a real need for youth services that are easy to get to and that can support the different interests of young people in Ninove.

Starting next weekend, Ninove will have a new youth center. This idea came from five friends who saw that there weren’t enough meeting places for young people. Arne Sonck, one of the friends, mentioned that they thought it was important to create a space for youth. They shared their idea with the youth service and discovered that the service was looking for someone to help set it up. There was a clear demand for a new youth center because there are few places for young people to go. While there are parties organized by youth movements, there isn’t much available for those who aren’t involved in them. Previously, there was a youth cafĂ©, but that is currently missing in Ninove. De Krasjel Youth Centre is opening this Friday 27th September at Geraardsbergsestraat 31 in Ninove.

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Giuseppe De Vita is a journalist at Brussels Morning News, He is covering European politics, Law and Technology news. Lawyer at De Vita & Partners Law Firm specializing in Criminal Law, Military and Space Law, and Cyber Security. In April 2023, he authored the monograph "Governance in Extraterrestrial Space", showcasing his extensive legal expertise. He has acquired vast experience in handling criminal and civil matters, managing litigation before various levels of jurisdiction across the national territory. In 2010, he obtained a Master's degree in Information Technology Law. Additionally, in the same year, he served as a teacher in criminal-IT subjects at the Penitentiary Police School of Portici, providing courses aimed at officials and managers of the Penitentiary Police and the Penitentiary Administration, focusing on IT security. He also serves as a Workplace Safety teacher, conducting training courses at various organizations and educational institutions. Moreover, he is a lecturer on Anti-Corruption and Transparency. The law firm, under his guidance, assists both private and corporate clients in court, accumulating significant experience in criminal and civil disputes over the years. Furthermore, it conducts Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Resilience, and Cyber Security activities, with a specific focus on privacy protection (EU Regulation 2016/679 - GDPR). Giuseppe frequently publishes articles in legal journals, analyzing various regulatory issues. He has contributed articles to the legal journal Altalex, of which he is also a member of the Scientific Committee.
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