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PROJECT KAXÅS
Together for rural development.
Project Kaxås is investing in young families looking their decision to change their lifestyle.
for a change of lifestyle and who want to move to a For children, we have created forums in the form
scenic rural area with an active and responsible civil
society. The project started as an effort to reverse of sporting and cultural events and initiatives, the
the trend towards centralisation and safeguard the latest being a creative playground in the centre of
local school in rural Kaxås, a village between Åre and the village. Close proximity to the mountains, skiing,
Östersund in Jämtland County situated in a beautiful hunting and fishing provides the conditions for
valley between Hällberget and Kaxåsbacken. developmental and meaningful leisure activities.
Since its inception in 2019, the project has We are proud of and delighted with the way the
created new homes for some 50 incoming young project has revitalised the village; people with new
families, increasing the village’s population by 160 competences have been welcomed and they can
per cent. With the addition of almost 70 children, now contribute to the continued development of
the municipality is now building a new, larger the area. At the same time, we are keen to maintain
preschool in Kaxås. By creating a sense of security the characteristic strengths of rural life, the genuine
and taking overall responsibility for the incoming culture in which everyone helps to make everyday
families, the project has demonstrated that rural life work. Everyone in rural areas contributes what
areas are in fact an accessible alternative for the they can to create something for future generations.
modern young family.
Over the course of the year, 29 new houses
The project has been implemented in close have been built in the Ladriket eco-village, all with
collaboration with local people and committed local panoramic views of the mountains and lake, while 19
clubs and associations. The project implies social existing houses and farms have found new owners
responsibility for taking care of new arrivals who are via the project.
moving far away from friends and family and helping
them to settle in their new surroundings. Everyone WEB
should feel welcome, acknowledged and secure in
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