The social inclusion theme focuses on promoting the cohesion of County Louth, from both an economic development and social inclusion perspective may be excluded and marginalised from participating in activities that are considered the norm for others in society because of inadequate income and resources.
In rural areas, in particular, the low density of population, high levels of out-migration and distance from urban centres, can often result in fewer employment options and lower levels of service provision than in urban areas. In rural areas, people’s experience of exclusion is often compounded by physical isolation.
There are 2 sub-themes associated with this main LEADER Theme, you can see an overview of each below:
1 - Basic Services Targeted at Hard to Reach Communities
Community
Education / Training
Social / Cultural
Recreation
Examples of groups who may be at risk of social exclusion include, but are not limited to:
- those living in disadvantaged areas;
- those living in remote and less accessible areas;
- unemployed and underemployed people;
- fishermen or farmers on small holdings;
- women;
- children;
- lone parents;
- people with a disability;
- older people;
- people living alone;
- NEETs (Young People who are Not in Employment, Education or Training);
- migrants/new communities (including refugees/asylum seekers);
- Travellers; and
- Roma
2 - Rural Youth
The promotion of youth entrepreneurship and associated training can provide improved pathways for young people to access economic opportunities in rural areas. Projects that develop the social infrastructure of rural areas provide important opportunities for young people to realise their potential. These might include:
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Projects might include:
- the provision of youth clubs/cafés;
- improved access to ICT;
- sports/recreation activities;
- arts-based projects; and
- youth development programmes.