READY IN MÄLARDALEN
With the project ”Ready in Mälardalen,” we want to increase knowledge about preparedness issues among residents within the Leader Mälardalen area. The project aims to contribute to increased cooperation and strengthen engagement to further develop local preparedness work in the community. The project runs from February 2026 to December 2027.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
GET READY TOGETHER
Inspiration meetings are held in the area's nine municipalities, one meeting per municipality in our area. Each meeting includes a lecture and a workshop led by an expert in preparedness. Participants also receive information from partners, the relevant municipality, and from Leader Mälardalen about the activities and the opportunity to apply for their own support for local preparedness efforts, within the umbrella project that we link to this implementation project, ”Small Project Support for Preparedness.”.
LOCAL MINIMARKETS
Mini-markets with a preparedness theme are organized at various local locations within the Leader Mälardalen area. The mini-markets are arranged in collaboration with local associations and give participants the opportunity to meet exhibitors focused on preparedness. Visitors can also try practical activities, such as water purification, food storage, and heating supply without electricity under the guidance of the Civil Defense Association Northern Mälardalen. The mini-markets are family-friendly activities aimed at creating new contacts and strengthening relationships in the local community.
INSPIRATION MEETING WITH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS THEME
Dream Factory, Skultuna, David Jonstad
”That's why neighbors are better than your emergency kit!”
Time 17.30 – Mingling at the Safety Point Dream Factory
We offer tastings of crisis food and preparedness snacks!
Program 18.00 – approx. 20.45
Collective preparedness in times of crisis
The author and journalist David Jonstad shares from his own experiences and examples from various places about the strength of collective preparedness and how to get started and build it.
After the lecture, we will test our knowledge with a crisis scenario.
Additionally during the evening:
– Västerås city informs about the Dream Factory as a Safety Point
– In addition, Mimer is on site with info during the mingle.
– Information from Leader Mälardalen. Here’s how to apply for the support ”Small Support Projects for Preparedness”
– The Study Association Vuxenskolan informs about its study circles within preparedness
Collective preparedness in times of crisis
In villages and neighborhoods across the country, numerous initiatives for increased collective preparedness are currently being taken. This is a response to the growing threats that are creeping closer – extreme weather, hybrid warfare, or worse risks threatening to overturn our secure everyday life.
With strong social networks, knowledge, and resources, we can together manage small and large crises. At the same time, we strengthen the community and cohesion in the place where we live.
The author and journalist David Jonstad shares from personal experiences and examples from various places about the strength of collective preparedness and how to get started and build it.
After the lecture, we will test our knowledge with a crisis scenario.
MINI-MARKETS WITH PREPAREDNESS THEME
As part of the project, we organize mini-markets with a preparedness theme at various local locations within the Leader Mälardalen area. The mini-markets are arranged in collaboration with local associations and give participants the opportunity to meet exhibitors focused on preparedness.
SMALL PROJECT SUPPORT FOR PREPAREDNESS
Linked to the project is our support ”Small Project Support for Preparedness”
Associations and other organizations that want to work with preparedness issues are welcome to apply for support. It can, for example, be about strengthening your community around a common goal or identifying and equipping an existing meeting place. It can also be about wanting to increase your knowledge about crisis preparedness through education, lectures, or workshops.
Maximum amount 100,000 SEK
SMALL PROJECT SUPPORT FOR PREPAREDNESS
OUR PARTNERS
