The Educating Cities’ Charter preamble reads:
“Cities in all countries must use their local dimension to act as experimentation and consolidation platforms for full democratic citizenship, as driving forces behind peaceful living through training in ethical and civic values, as ways to respect the plurality of the possible forms of democratic government, and as incentives for fostering well-designed representation and engagement tools. Education based on values and human rights is more pressing than ever before, as it gives meaning, provides encouragement, draws up a democratic roadmap and enables people to live together peacefully”.
In addition, according to principle 3:
“The city will promote education in diversity for social understanding, international cooperation, recognition of and respect for indigenous peoples and other ethnic groups subject to discrimination, and world peace. This education fights against any form of discrimination…”
Porto (Portugal)
The SEI Project fosters scientific skills, critical thinking, and access to higher education, helping to shape citizens who are more critical, creative and better equipped to face life’s challenges.
Lousada (Portugal)
BioGenerations promotes sustainability, inclusion, well-being and personal growth through intergenerational environmental activities organized in seven educational areas with numerous activities.
Medellín (Colombia)
The Parceros program prevents youth exploitation by criminal structures through psychosocial support, skills training, and access to educational, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Castell d'Aro, Platja d'Aro and S'Agaró (Spain)
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.
Montevideo (Uruguay)
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.
León (Mexico)
The municipal Crusade for Literacy seeks to reduce illiteracy in people over 15 years of age through government and social collaboration, with the objective of educating 4,500 people and supporting basic education.
Alzira (Spain)
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.
Évora (Portugal)
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.
São Paulo (Brazil)
The Walking Club in Sao Paulo promotes physical activity in peripheral areas through guided walks. Promotes health, community integration and a sense of belonging to the neighborhood.
Rennes (France)
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.
Girona (Spain)
“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.
Mexico City (Mexico)
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.
Guarda (Portugal)
The project promotes walking as a healthy and accessible activity to combat cardiovascular diseases and improve general health, overcoming barriers such as lack of time, fatigue and displeasure.
Sant Boi de Llobregat (Spain)
Students of the Benviure School and adults who have been diagnosed with a mental illness work together to foster social integration.
Sant Boi de Llobregat (Spain)
Students of the Benviure School and adults who have been diagnosed with a mental illness work together to foster social integration.
