Roundtable discussion on youth at risk at the Kesztyűgyár Community Centre

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean makes opening remarks during a roundtable discussion about youth at risk at the Kesztyűgyár Community Centre in Budapest.

Krisztina Mikó, Communication Director of Káva Cultural Group highlights the influence of arts and drama pedagogy in the enrichment of the lives of youth.

Peter Simonovits of the Travelling Cinema project shares his concerns about the lack of meaningful entertainment in certain areas.

Gábor Gurbacs, senior student of the Gandhi Secondary School in Pécs explains the educational challenges Roma youth of high school age face today.

Mr. Peter Wootsch, Hungarian youth policy expert facilitates the discussion.

The Governor General thanks participants and encourages them to carry on with their important work helping youth at risk in their community.

His Worship Gábor Demszky, Mayor of Budapest takes part in the discussion. The Mayor was instrumental in establishing this new community centre in District VIII of Budapest.

Delegate Alanna MacLennan, Program Director, Intersections Media, speaks about her experience bringing together youth and filmmakers.

Hungarian youth specialist Mr. József Kővári "Borz" takes part in the discussion about youth at risk at the newly built Kesztyűgyár Community Centre in Budapest.

The Governor General listens to the discussion about youth at risk at the Kesztyűgyár Community Centre. The Centre offers various classes and counselling to youth, and is host to several organizations, such as the Roma Youth Association and the Drug Prevention Association.

Mr. Pat Nixon, delegate and Chief Executive Officer of The Mustard Seed Street Ministry, was a panellist during the discussion about youth at risk where Canadian delegates exchanged with Hungarians on issues that affect youth in their communities.

Delegate Fanny Wylde, the first female lawyer in the history of the Algonquin people, shares her experience with Hungarian youth workers.