The Healthy Cities for Adolescents Project - phase 2 continues supporting the development and evolution of Da Nang into a healthy, dynamic, and adolescent friendly city to ensure well-being and participation of adolescents and young people.
Latest news from The Healthy Cities for Adolescents Project - phase 2 in Da Nang
STEM School Tour Da Nang: Inspiring Innovation and Creativity Among 292 High School Students
Innovation STEM School Tour is an experiential STEM education program for 292 students from four high schools in Da Nang City (formerly Quang Nam Province), including Le Thanh Tong High School for the Gifted, Tran Quy Cap High School, Que Son High School, and Tran Cao Van High School, held from April 11–25, 2026. The […]
Digital Transformation in Da Nang: From Access to Youth Empowerment
From Digital City to Co-Creation: A New Model in Da Nang Da Nang is one of Vietnam’s leading cities in digital transformation, with technology widely integrated into urban management, education, and public services. Yet digital transformation is not only about technology—it is also about who gets to participate in shaping and building these systems. In […]
Strengthening Capacity on Overweight and Obesity Prevention in 34 High Schools in Da Nang
The alarming rise of school-based overweight and obesity, particularly in urban areas, is becoming a major public health challenge affecting young people. This trend calls for urgent action to strengthen schools’ capacity in nutrition management and behavior change communication, ensuring sustainable improvements in student health and well-being. On April 2–3, 2026, the Da Nang Center […]
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What do People Think about HCA Project?
The success of the project is measured not only by the number of activities implemented or targets achieved, but also by the changes in how government authorities, organizations, and communities perceive and act on issues affecting children and adolescents. When the voices of children and adolescents are heard, and every decision is guided by their best interests, this lays the foundation for building a sustainable, inclusive, compassionate, and modern city.
Ms. Doan Thi Hoai Nhi
Deputy Director, Da Nang Department of Health
Technology only has real value when it solves a real problem in everyday life.
Nguyen Nhat Bao Nguyen
17 years old
Green STEM Innovation
We are working to ensure that children’s participation becomes increasingly meaningful and substantive, including through the development of the Programme on Promoting Children’s Participation for 2026–2030 and a set of standards for children’s participation.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Nga
Deputy Director General, AMCA, Ministry of Health