Making friends in Sweden
8% of Swedish adults say they have no close friends. But a wave of innovative projects is trying to change that including buddy schemes and corporate 鈥渇riendship hours鈥�.
8% of Swedish adults say they have no close friends, according to one survey. But a wave of innovative projects is trying to change that. From buddy schemes to corporate 鈥渇riendship hours鈥� and grassroots social clubs, we explore how adults are going about enhancing their social lives 鈥� and what other nations might learn.
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Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter/producer: Maddy Savage
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Sound mix: Annie Gardiner
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