The European Award of Excellence “City for Children” is presented annually to major European cities that stand out for their child- and youth-friendly projects. The European network of cities “Cities for Children” is coordinated by the state capital Stuttgart.
By: Stuttgart
The European Award of Excellence “City for Children” is presented annually to major European cities that stand out for their child- and youth-friendly projects. The European network of cities “Cities for Children” is coordinated by the state capital Stuttgart.
In view of demographic change, a sustainable paradigm shift is needed in our European society. Family policy and child-friendly framework conditions must be the focus of all political action, because our cities only have a future with children.
There are neither simple answers nor patent remedies for making our cities and urban societies more family- and child-friendly. Therefore, the exchange of experiences of political strategies and their practical implementation in our cities is of particular importance.
With the first European award for child-friendly cities, European cities will therefore be honored annually for outstanding child- and youth-friendly projects and child- and family-friendliness will be made a public issue throughout Europe. Successful, innovative and cost-effective measures are to be highlighted and honored, and cities are to be encouraged to emulate good practice examples.
The sponsors are:
- Council of Europe (Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe)
- Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)
- Robert Bosch Foundation
- European city network Cities for Children
City of Stuttgart
Application
All cities in Europe with a population of 100,000 or more are eligible to apply, also together with organizations, associations, institutions, companies, churches and other partners who run or are responsible for local projects.
Topics
Improving the framework conditions for children and families in cities is a cross-sectional task with different topics:
1. individual support and education for children and young people
2. space to live and open spaces to play for children and young people
3. safety and mobility for children and young people
4. health for children and young people
5. compatibility of family and career
6. the coexistence of generations
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