The Councilor for Youth and Sports of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, Luis Arráez, held a meeting this Thursday with the General Director of Youth of the Government of the Canary Islands, Alejandro Narvay, in which they addressed and debated some proposals aimed at improving the quality of life of young people in Lanzarote.
First, it was agreed to create an island Office to manage the Youth Housing Exchange. In this sense, Luis Arráez pointed out that "we have agreed to transfer this initiative to the next Plenary Session of the Corporation, so that the Lanzarote Youth Housing Exchange Office becomes a reality during the month of February." The Youth Housing Exchange is an Office that advises young people and facilitates and streamlines the procedures for acquiring a home.
In other matters, Luis Arráez accepted the offer from the General Directorate of Youth and announced that "on March 7, 8 and 9, Lanzarote will host the 1st Canary Forum aimed at technicians in the youth field, Participating we build society." During those days, Lanzarote will be the protagonist of one of the most important youth events of the year, with the visit of more than a hundred professionals who will delve into the social model of young Canarians and their bets for the future. Alejandro Narvay, for his part, valued the importance of "holding this type of event in one of the peripheral Islands".
Regarding the La Santa Hostel, both leaders decided to initiate the procedures for its inclusion in the R.E.A.J., Spanish Network of Youth Hostels. In that sense, the island councilor stated that "recently, the General Directorate of Youth has granted a subsidy worth 26,000 euros, destined to improve the facilities of this emblematic space".
At the end of the meeting, Luis Arráez stated that he felt "very satisfied" with the predisposition and will of the General Director of Youth. "I am convinced that together we will be able to offer a wide range of opportunities for the young people of Lanzarote".
