Integration for all citizens

A diverse and well-integrated municipality is key for a successful community. Diversity comes in many shapes and forms. Framtíðarlistin - ein nýggj byrjan! is also diverse. It???s a list of 15 people with different social, educational and professional backgrounds. However, for this forthcoming election on November 10th we all have a common goal. We want to build a community for all. A community that is diverse, where newcomers, both new and old, foreign and Faroese, will feel welcome and included. A community where everyone is seen, heard and respected.

It is a major responsibility, for those elected, to ensure good integration, where all newcomers have full access to social and education services that can help everyone feel that they belong and have the possibility to become an active member of the community. 

Framtíðarlistin - ein nýggj byrjan, roughly translated into ???the next generation - a new beginning??? wants to ensure that there always are available building grounds for housing, green urban development, diverse opportunities for business, a vibrant cultural scene, quality day-care and kindergartens, modern sport and recreation facilities, safe and efficient transport.

We also want to ensure that all newcomers to our municipality get access to information and guidance on how they can get settled in the best and most convenient way. As soon as a newcomer ???checks-in??? at the council office, they shall receive a welcome care-package and offered the opportunity to learn Faroese and Faroese culture, both children and adults if needed. There shall be the possibility to get a translator when dealing with officials, such as the Council, Day-care, school, family guidance and any other situation where it is important to fully understand what is being said. If possible, the translator should be able to translate to the new-comer???s native language.

The council should have a contact person for newcomers. A person with good language skills and knowledge about the Faroese integration policy. This should be a kind of a buddy system to help newcomers with social integration, arranging events and initiatives. Newcomers should also have the opportunity to show what they can offer the community.

X by Framtíðarlistin - a new beginning!