WISH CITIES

Integrated System for the Well-being of Young People

Edited on 30/07/2026

01/09/2024 31/08/2026

Ongoing
  • Innovation Transfer Network
  • Social cohesion
  • Health
  • Youth

WISH CITIES network aims to create a strategic framework for the well-being of adolescents, structured around three key pillars: the development of youth ambassadors, the enhancement and creation of dedicated spaces, and the introduction of voucher systems to support activities and services for young people. This initiative represents a significant step towards fostering a new culture of collaboration among city administrations and stakeholders.

PARTNERS

Lead Partner : Milan - Italy
  • Cartagena - Spain
  • Dublin - Ireland
  • Korydallos - Greece
  • Pori - Finland
  • Valmiera - Latvia
  • Vila Nova de Gaia - Portugal

Network Contact

Timeline

Start of the network journey

Deep Dive Study Visit in Milan

Transnational Exchange 1, Vila Nova de Gaia

Testing Actions 

Transnational Exchange 2, Dublin

Transnational Exchange 3, Cartagena

Investment and Continuity Planning

Transnational Exchange 4, Pori

Final Transnational Exchange and Final Network Meeting, Milan

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Network outputs

Network outputs

Lead Expert