Idris Elba: With football against youth crime

Kicking instead of violence – actor Idris Elba (52) is committed to the support of youth programs of the League premiere against youth crime. At an event of the Kicks program of the West Ham United Football Association “:” Football has an amazing concentrated force. “

The broadcaster reports that the Premier League in two decades more than 90 million pounds, the equivalent of 108 million euros in which kicks program founded in 2006. It offers young people “who are threatened by anti -social behavior and youth or come from social hot spots, the opportunity to regularly play football, find mentors and develop personally”.

The actor also called on other industries to think about similar mentoring programs “that young people can give opportunities, because not every child wants to play football”. He further explained: “But at least we see that the Premier League is doing something. The big technology companies and the auto industry should also say: ‘Hey, what can we do with the young people? What are their interests?'”

For Elba, the fight against youth power is a matter close to the heart. A year ago, he launched his own “Don’t Stop Your Future” campaign, which campaigned against knife power in Great Britain. The campaign demands, among other things, that knives are banned with big blades and that more money is used for youth welfare.

Elba himself also advocates talking with presumably affected people. “Just listen to a young person. If you have never asked you how you think about knife crime and what you want to do with your life, then do it […] The answer is with you, but ultimately you start the conversation, “said Elba.