13 June 2005
Youngsters in London are being encouraged to use the Internet to voice their views on community relations and social happenings in an attempt to improve misunderstandings between the generation divide in the world's most diverse city.
The project has been launched by the Mayor of London Ken Livingstone and uses a new website as its focal point which has been co-developed with and for young Londoners.
The site has been designed specifically for three clearly separate channels - children (six to ten year olds), young people (11 to 17 year olds), and adults who work with under 18s such as teachers and health workers.
Various information and advice is provided for the youngsters, as is an open and private forum area to raise any issues of concern.
Mr Livingstone has taken to the Internet after a recent GLA survey revealed it to be the most effective means to communicate with large numbers of youngsters.
The research showed that Internet access among children and young people in the UK is exceptionally high, with 95 per cent of 11 to 16 year olds stating they do have regular Internet access.
Of those questioned, 77 per cent of children have access to the Internet at home with 69 per cent able to access the Internet at school.© DeHavilland Information Services plc
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