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
Sharing initiatives for Child Friendly Cities for children and adolescents in Danang
Da Nang, January 10, 2025 – The exchange and learning workshop on the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) was co-organized by the Da Nang Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (DOLISA) and UNICEF Viet Nam. This event was also part of Phase II of the Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA-II) project in Da Nang, […]
U-Invent 2024: A Nationwide Innovation Playground for High School Students
Da Nang, January 5, 2025 – The grand finale of the 7th National High School Science and Technology Innovation Competition (U-Invent 2024) concluded successfully. This prominent event is part of the Healthy Cities for Adolescents Phase II (HCA-II) project in Da Nang (2023–2026), funded by Botnar Foundation and managed by Ecorys, co-organized by the United […]
Da Nang’s Journey Toward Friendly and Healthy Cities for Youth
On December 19, 2024, UNICEF Vietnam, in collaboration with the Da Nang Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs (DOLISA), successfully held its annual workshop to review activities from the 2023-2024 period and develop a work plan for 2025-2026. This workshop is part of the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI), implemented by the Da Nang […]
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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