Networks and cities' news

Catch up on the latest updates from cities working together in URBACT Networks. The articles and news that are showcased below are published directly by URBACT’s beneficiaries and do not necessarily reflect the programme’s position.

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    The Valuable Role of Active NGOs - Supporting Espoo Residents in the Fight Against Coronavirus

    As the world faces an extraordinary challenge in the coronavirus pandemic, it is crucial to design and implement co-creative solutions to support citizens.  In Espoo, one of the most important initiatives undertaken is the cooperation between Active NGOs and the municipality towards supporting Espoo residents. 

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  • ON BOARD Partners’ Actions on Education to respond to COVID19

    The Coronavirus health and social crisis is hitting hard our cities. Public health systems are put under enormous strain. Other welfare areas, such as Education, have come immediately afterwards, due to the containment measures. The situation imposed by COVID-19 has led educational centres to move their classrooms to each of the students’ houses. As well as the teachers now transfer knowledge through the screens.

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  • Diary of an international talent in Zlín

    The Welcoming International Talent project focusses on welcoming international students and expats in medium sized European cities. Aim is to improve welcoming policies of these seven cities with various projects. But how do internationals themselves experience living in these welcoming cities? In this column, an international from each WIT-city will share their experiences. This time: Daniel from Zlín, Czech Republic!

    Evite van Winkoop

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  • „Continuing business as usual“ – the case of the Youth Center and Platform for Lazareti during the COVID-19 crisis

    „The work of civil society organizations contributes to the realization of the highest values of the constitutional order: freedom, equality, national and gender equality, respect for human rights and social justice, the rule of law and democratic multilateralism" (Strategic Plan of the Civil Society Council of the City of Dubrovnik, 2015:6).

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  • Growing Together

    Starting July 2018, the Town of Pregrada began its journey of transferring the Good Practice from the Town of Athienou, Cyprus, the town which was awarded the title of European town of Good Practice in volunteering in 2017. The tradition, solidarity, love, care for the weaker members of the community, and volunteering are the main characteristics of this small Cypriot town. By taking part in the project Volunteering cities, the Town of Pregrada heads in the direction of strengthening the participation of its citizens, volunteers, in decision-making process, strengthening the inter-generational solidarity, involving the youth in creating and executing of local policies, volunteering, and involving local entrepreneurs in finding solutions for social problems in the community. 

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  • Newsletter May 8

    Fortnightly newsletter from Tropa Verde.

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