Cities for Children

The European Network Cities for Children was initiated by the City of Stuttgart with the support of the Robert Bosch Stiftung in 2007. The Network offers European cities the possibility to exchange and to develop progressive concepts across national borders on how to promote the well-being of children, young persons and parents in the urban environment. It has been created in the view of the demographic situation in Europe which constitutes an enormous challenge for the long-term viability of our cities.

The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, the Council of European Municipalities and Regions and The Committee of the Regions support the Network as patrons. Over 50 cities from 26 European countries take part actively in the Network activities. 

The 4th Annual Conference Cities for Children on 10th and 11th May 2010 in Stuttgart focused on the meaning and spectrum of informal education for children and youth’s development. Departing from a theoretical standpoint, this was demonstrated by successful practical examples on the municipal level. Presentations and more information here.

The European Award of Excellence "City for Children" was presented to the Cities of Cádiz and Gelsenkirchen in a festive Award Ceremony in the Mercedes-Benz Museum on 10th May 2010. Both cities developed and realised integrative and comprehensive programmes for the education of the children in their cities. More Information

The Documentation of all projects that applied for the 1st European Award of Excellence "City for Children" 2009 is online and can be downloaded as a PDF. A limited number of printed copies are still available upon request at the Coordination Office.

The Award Documentation 2010 will be available in Autumn 2010.