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Gemeente West Betuwe verlengt samenwerking met 4 jaar | 17 April 2024
Gemeente West Betuwe verlengt samenwerking met 4 jaar

The municipality of West Betuwe is extending its partnership with the Youth Fund for Sport & Culture for a four-year period. Aldermen Wil Kosterman and Jan de Geus signed the agreement on April 3rd. "Every child in our municipality should be able to participate. If money is a problem for your family, we're happy to help," De Geus explains.
The municipality of West Betuwe wants all children to have access to sports, dance, music, or theater, regardless of their parents' financial situation. Alderman De Geus: "By extending the agreement with the Youth Sports & Culture Fund, no children will be left behind. This way, every child can continue to develop socially, physically, and emotionally. And do what they enjoy. That's important for their personal development."
Swimming diplomas
Residents are gratefully taking advantage of the program. In 2023, 216 successful applications were submitted. "This makes fun cultural activities accessible to children. We received many applications for soccer, fitness, and dancing. Many children have also earned their A swimming certificate thanks to the Youth Fund," Alderman Kosterman explains. In the coming years, there will be a greater focus on obtaining B and C swimming certificates through the Youth Fund.
Make a request
Parents can only apply to the Youth Fund for Sports & Culture through an intermediary. This could be a teacher, community sports coach, debt counselor, or a member of the Social Team or Welzijn West Betuwe. They can also properly assess a child's eligibility. If the application is approved, the Youth Fund will pay the membership fee or tuition. Often, a program can begin within three weeks. For more information, visit the municipality's website or contact Marjet Koets at Welzijn West Betuwe.
Photo: Dorine van der Bruggen (general board member of the Youth Fund Sports & Culture), Alderman Jan de Geus, and Alderman Wil Kosterman sign the extended agreement between the Youth Fund and the municipality of West Betuwe.
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