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| Cash for youth diversity projects | Cash for youth diversity projects |
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| Young people from different backgrounds are to be encouraged to develop an appreciation for each other as part of a government programme. | |
| Children's minister Beverley Hughes has allocated £4.5m to enable positive activity projects. | |
| Youngsters, particularly in deprived areas, will be able to attend community cohesion themed camps. | Youngsters, particularly in deprived areas, will be able to attend community cohesion themed camps. |
| It is hoped the funding will develop social skills, while building a sense of community cohesion. | It is hoped the funding will develop social skills, while building a sense of community cohesion. |
| The camps are due to start in the autumn, and mainstream summer camps will also be held. | The camps are due to start in the autumn, and mainstream summer camps will also be held. |
| The initiatives will encourage young people to develop their social and emotional skills and build understanding and appreciation of others from different backgrounds. | The initiatives will encourage young people to develop their social and emotional skills and build understanding and appreciation of others from different backgrounds. |
| The government said the aim was to unite youngsters from different backgrounds based on gender, race, class and religion. | |
| Young people have already outlined themes they want to cover at the camps, which include gang activity and its impact on the community, as well as managing local rivalries and a celebration of diversity. | Young people have already outlined themes they want to cover at the camps, which include gang activity and its impact on the community, as well as managing local rivalries and a celebration of diversity. |
| They also expressed a desire to discuss ways to reduce isolation and improve a sense of self-worth. | They also expressed a desire to discuss ways to reduce isolation and improve a sense of self-worth. |