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
Kick Start the Design Contest “Green Playground Inner City”
An interesting challenge for adolescents in Da Nang to create a green initiative for eco-friendly playground, appropriate for the urban context, especially in Da Nang city Playing in a green and clean space as well as having chances to join outdoor activities can bring significant benefits to children’s physical, mental and social development, especially in […]
[Service Request] – Institutional Consultancy to Upgrade Two Playgrounds in Da Nang
In order to create better and safer playgrounds for children and adolescents, HCA Da Nang is looking for a contractor to upgrade 2 playgrounds in Da Nang, Viet Nam. This assignment is expected to be conducted in 2 districts of Da Nang, including Cam Le and Lien Chieu district. The contractor will support the winner of the playground designing contest held in March 2022 to develop a comprehensive design for upgrading the two selected playgrounds located in the city of Da Nang,
[Service Request] – Contractor for Online Contest on Playground Design with Children
Organizing a virtual playground designing contest for children and adolescents in Da Nang is the main objective of the service. Having access to more green and clean space as well as having the opportunity to enjoy more open-door activities can significantly benefit children’s physical, mental and social development, especially in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. This assignment requires someone with relevant experience in the field of organizing events and contests with children and adolescent participation, innovation and technology, partnership especially in working with diverse stakeholders including the local government, adolescents, NGOs, private sector and academia
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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