Creating a space where everyone feels valued
Christopher, a 25-year-old software developer, and his girlfriend Laura live in Slagelse, Denmark. Christopher is also the local chairman of the Danish Red Cross Youth. The couple support a centre helping lonely and isolated young people. ”Some of them have not felt human touch in over a year. A hug means the world to them,” Christopher says.
“If I don’t experience human touch for a long time, I automatically become more introverted“
Christopher
"Physical touch can quickly be misunderstood. You don’t know the other person’s limits."
Christopher
"If every single one of us was better at acknowledging other people’s existence, the world would be a better place."
Christopher
Young and lonely?
In our worldwide survey, we found out that loneliness is also a major problem for young people under 35.