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Blekinge UF Entrepreneurs Launch Dance Company to Combat Child Loneliness

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Blekinge UF Entrepreneurs Launch Dance Company to Combat Child Loneliness
Key Points
  • UF entrepreneurs in Blekinge have launched companies producing items like jewelry and cutting boards, with 'Agera UF' focusing on dance to reduce child loneliness.
  • The dance sessions have been held five times and received positive feedback from participants, aiming to build community and social connections.
  • Local officials emphasize the importance of such youth-led initiatives for fostering future business growth and innovation in the region.

According to sources, jewelry, cutting boards, and fire extinguishers are some of the products created by this year's UF entrepreneurs in Blekinge. Among them, Amanda Johansson and Agnes Eskilander chose to focus on dance. They started the UF company 'Agera UF' together with Greta Arwedahl during their second year of high school.

The idea is to reduce loneliness among children through dance and exercise sessions. Today, just over half a year after the start, they have arranged five sessions. The feedback has been positive.

We want to strengthen social sustainability. The goal is for more people to have friends.

Agnes Eskilander, UF entrepreneur

Agnes Eskilander said, 'We want to strengthen social sustainability. ' Amanda Johansson added, 'As important as the training is the social meeting. ' It is important for the future of business in Blekinge that young people learn to run companies through UF, according to Jonna Lindbergh, Karlskrona's growth and business manager.

' The specific schools or locations in Blekinge involved with 'Agera UF' have not been disclosed, and the long-term goals for the company beyond the initial sessions remain unclear.

As important as the training is the social meeting. So we combine the two to create a context and a community.

Amanda Johansson, UF entrepreneur

Those who have participated in the sessions think it is very fun and we are of course happy about that.

Amanda Johansson, UF entrepreneur

We need young people who are young and hungry and test new companies that might become subcontractors to our large companies.

Jonna Lindbergh, Karlskrona's growth and business manager
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