Project Playground

We’re proud to introduce Playground Talks, a new initiative by Project Playground created to bring young voices into direct dialogue with people whose life experiences can inspire, challenge and broaden perspectives.

The aim is simple, but important: to create a space where young people can ask questions, share reflections, and explore real-life perspectives in an open and respectful setting guided by conversation rather than presentation.

The first Playground Talks session took place in Hallonbergen, where young participants gathered with Project Playground staff for an afternoon of dialogue and reflection. Our first guest was police officer Clarisse Jaures, who shared insights from her personal journey and professional experience, with a focus on her work related to youth, safety and community.

The conversation moved between personal questions and broader societal themes such as belonging, identity, pressure, trust and group dynamics, exploring how situations can shift depending on environment and the people around you. Through guided discussions and real-life scenarios, the group reflected on the influence of peers, the complexity of everyday choices, and how challenging, yet important, it can be to stand by your own values.

This is just the beginning of Playground Talks. A space for exchange and reflection, where young people are not only part of the conversation, but can also draw on these perspectives in their everyday lives and in their roles as Project Playground youth ambassadors, supporting and interacting with younger participants.

A big thank you to Clarisse Jaures for generously sharing her time and experiences, to the young participants for their openness and reflections, and to Jens Strömblad for moderating the conversation and creating a safe and thoughtful space for dialogue🧩

Graduations and other milestones mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of another🎓✨

A piece from Project Playground’s gift shop is a simple way to acknowledge those moments while supporting our work with children and youth in Sweden and South Africa, helping create safe spaces, everyday activities and long-term opportunities.

The gift shop features a curated selection of items created in collaboration with our partners Emma Israelsson, Skultuna, IA BON and Shai Dahan, combining beautiful design with lasting quality.

Explore the gift shop here: https://www.project-playground.org/shop