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Basta!

Social Enterprising

Rehabilitation through work

Basta offers rehabilitation through social enterprise

We are forerunners when it comes to finding alternative roads to the labour market for those who are far from it. We have developed one of Sweden’s most unique rehabilitation frameworks and welcome people coming through the Swedish Social Services or the Criminal Justice System.

Our locations

Basta Norsesund

Norsesund is situated about 50 km from Gothenburg, on the west coast of Sweden. The facility is idyllically placed by lake Sävelången and can accommodate around 20 residents.

Basta Nykvarn

This facility is Basta’s first and biggest. It is situated about 50 km south of Stockholm. The facility covers 80 hectares of land and includes several buildings that accommodate around 70 residents.

Personal stories

Here people who have worked or still work at Basta tell about their background and what Basta means to them.

Sara's story

Sara's story

After the first year at Basta, I wanted to test my ability to meet life without drugs. I chose the hard way since I chose to go to a restaurant/bar with a friend. We sat down and..

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Katarina's story

Katarina's story

I came to Basta eight years ago, directly from prison. I started working in Basta’s stable, called Basta Basjkir. After three months the previous manager quit..

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Petter's story

Petter's story

I actually didn’t think it was possible. I had tried so many times. Put my whole energy into resisting, thrown away the tools so many times…

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Roger and Sanna's story

Roger and Sanna's story

We came to Basta after a twelve-step program that we had done separate from each other. We had jointly decided to become drug free. After the twelve-step program…

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