Only 4% of young people are currently studying higher education at the university. Yesterday a group of 15 young people met two counselors to talk about the challenges they had to overcome.
The reality of the young people who are presented with numerous challenges in their search for higher education opportunities and on their way to an independent life. 3cat echoed the testimony of Jaume Andújar, a young man attended to one of our specialized young people's care services (SAEJ) in Girona, who has participated in a meeting with the Councilors for Social Rights and Inclusion and Research and Universities.
"I have been fortunate enough to access the university, but there are very young people not, because the whole process of guardianship is very complicated and it involves many obstacles," said the young man. He also expressed his desire to "improve the conditions and support us for young people like my brother and me, we can access the university".
The role of entities like Suara in the accompaniment of young people
The tutelage of the Generalitat ends at the age of 18, but entities such as Suara we offer support beyond, in order to seize and develop their independent autonomy and life. A task that includes emotional support, training, professional and access to housing.
The report also featured Ferran Rodríguez, President of FEPA, Network of Entities for Youth Emancipation, who stated that “the rights of young people are not written. There is no law. Then everything is political will, “says Rodríguez.
