General Guidelines
Mission
NextGen Neighbor Network (NNN) is a collaborative initiative and ecosystem between schools, sports clubs, culture, parents, local businesses and organizations in a designated local area to validate social capital amongst youth. We serve as a non-profit example for others to follow by using our pilot projects as inspiration.
We have three value based frameworks; Miljøplakaten, “I care. Campaign,” and the “I care. Scholarship.”
Our goal is to focus on social capital with sport as a vehicle for growth and development to include, integrate, and secure belonging for all children regardless of background, financial situation, or parents involvement.
We have created a framework that outlines a supportive system of mutual responsibility and accountability for children and youth, based on that is based on existing rules and regulations, Municipal code of conduct and local ordinance.
This seeks to ADDRESS, REPORT, and REPAIR challenges simultaneously to reduce and diminish repercussions for children’s mental health. Each local area may have role models and ambassadors from sports. We seek to prevent snitching, bullying, violence, drugs and crime by reinforcing good behavior such as high social capital, personal character, integrity, and responsibility. Through open and reliable dialogue, we aim to prevent issues from escalating across all the various areas children navigate.
Implementation
Pilot Projects
• Launch in a selected local area with nearby schools, theatre, sports clubs and volunteers to test and refine the model. Each area to appoint a NNN leader (Miljøarbeider) and several ambassadors.
• Involve environmental therapists, teachers, coaches, parent groups (FAU), Night Ravens, and local businesses for a holistic approach.
• Incorporate principles from MOT (Courage to say no, care, and live).
Visibility and Awareness
• Display NNN materials in schools, clubhouses, theatre, shopping centers, McDonalds, businesses, and youth hangouts.
• Adapt materials to fit local contexts.
• Use Brann Football Club and other high-profile partners to promote the initiative through their channels.
• Collaborate with police, athletes and celebrities and local media to boost awareness and credibility.
Training and Integration
• Ensure teachers, coaches, art performers, janitors in sports arenas and staff are trained on NNN principles before school terms or sports seasons begin.
• Organize workshops for parents, teachers, janitors, art performers and coaches during existing meetings (e.g., annual meetings, club events).
Collaborative Forums
• Establish regular cross-sector meetings to share experiences and strengthen cooperation.