Culture

Democratising access to culture and fostering both vanguard initiatives such as popular culture are some of the commitments of Educating Cities in this area. At the same time, creativity and cultural innovation constitute an important factor of socio-economic development of cities and a road to the inclusion of underprivileged groups.

Principles of the Charter: 3 and 4

Culture
Outreach Community Cultural Café Project

Gunsan (OTHER)

Outreach Community Cultural Café Project

Initiative that transforms businesses and community spaces into open classrooms, where citizens can learn, connect, and create new job opportunities.

THE WORLD’S SQUARE (Plaça del Món)

Castell d'Aro, Platja d'Aro and S'Agaró (Spain)

THE WORLD’S SQUARE (Plaça del Món)

A community space for welcoming and cultural exchange that supports the integration of immigrants, fostering social cohesion and community involvement through cooking and music workshops, etc.

Meeting of Neighbourhood Historians

Rosario (Argentina)

Meeting of Neighbourhood Historians

The project in Rosario seeks to give a voice to neighborhood historians and chroniclers, who collect local stories. It promotes a collective space to exchange experiences and experiences, preserving community historical memory.

Espacio Modelo covered public park

Montevideo (Uruguay)

Espacio Modelo covered public park

Montevideo’s Espacio Modelo reimagines the former market as an inclusive public park. This cultural and sports center fosters civic engagement and intergenerational interaction, offering everything from art workshops to inclusive sports to drive social transformation.

Spanish and Valencian Classes for Immigrant Minors

Alzira (Spain)

Spanish and Valencian Classes for Immigrant Minors

This program in Alzira, promoted by the NGO ACCEM, reinforces the learning of Spanish and Valencian for immigrant students, also supporting families and educational centers to promote integration and interculturality.

Okup@.te

Évora (Portugal)

Okup@.te

The Okup@.te program offers recreational-pedagogical activities for children from disadvantaged families during the summer, promoting inclusion and citizenship education through interaction with middle-class children.

Series of Films and Discussions: “Look, listen and discuss HIV/Aids”

Cascais (Portugal)

Series of Films and Discussions: “Look, listen and discuss HIV/Aids”

The Cascais City Council organizes “See, listen and debate”, a film series and debates on HIV/AIDS for high school students, addressing sexuality and prevention with the participation of specialists.

The Going Out Card

Rennes (France)

The Going Out Card

Rennes City Council promotes social inclusion through the Exit Card, which offers equal access to cultural, sports and leisure activities with reduced rates and community support.

Let’s go to…

Girona (Spain)

Let’s go to…

“Let’s go to…” is a program started in 1995 that offers educational itineraries and visits in the city. Currently, it has expanded as an option for family and social leisure, with 13 educational proposals available.

“Get on your Bike” Programme

Mexico City (Mexico)

“Get on your Bike” Programme

The Non-Motorized Mobility Corridors Program in Mexico City encourages the use of bicycles through bike lanes and events such as “Sunday Bike Rides”, promoting health, inclusion and reducing emissions.

The Oriente Arts and Trades Factory – FARO

Mexico City (Mexico)

The Oriente Arts and Trades Factory – FARO

This initiative is both a cultural center and a training facility which has become a hub of artistic creation, a space for art-focused dialogue, and a forum for diverse and important cultural expression.

Zanardi Houses Project

Bologna (Italy)

Zanardi Houses Project

This project is based on the common search for new and inventive solutions to the crisis -which has changed the families’ circumstances-, through supportive responses.

The Changwon Academy

Changwon (South Korea)

The Changwon Academy

Changwon City Council created the Changwon Academy in 2006 to promote learning and citizen competitiveness, offering training in social issues to young people, housewives and workers.

Seniors University in the District of Ajuda

Lisbon (Portugal)

Seniors University in the District of Ajuda

The “University of the Third Age” of the Ajuda district promotes the active participation of older people, offering courses and cultural activities that combat isolation and improve their quality of life, promoting continuous learning.

Municipal Values Week

León (Mexico)

Municipal Values Week

In order to foster the human values, lectures, recreational-interactive workshops, forums, marches and cultural events are carried out during a week. Schools, families and the society in general participate in the initiative.