During 2025, Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA-II) expanded its global footprint as two projects in Senegal and India moved from...
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First two learning exchange visits connect HCA projects across continents
In September 2025, Healthy Cities for Adolescents projects are coming together across borders for two dynamic learning exchanges – each...
Two flagship HCA projects conclude, leaving lasting change in Senegal and Colombia
The Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA) programme is celebrating the successful conclusion of two impactful Phase II projects – Fort...
Our City. Our Say – This International Youth Day, Young People Speak and Lead!
This International Youth Day, the Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA) programme is amplifying the voices of a powerful majority –...
Equity in action: New visual summary sparks dialogue on youth inclusion in cities
Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA-II) continues its mission to foster inclusive urban environments for adolescents with the release of a...
HCA-II projects in Vietnam showcase youth in action
In June 2025, representatives from the HCA-II global team and Fondation Botnar visited projects in Da Nang and Quang Nam,...
Young, Elected and Heard: Ghana’s Youth Take the Lead in City Governance
In Sunyani, a city nestled in Ghana’s Bono Region, the Chamber doors have opened to an unexpected group of law-makers:...
HCA-II launches Equity and Inclusion Formative Learning Paper
We are pleased to announce the launch of an insightful formative learning paper on HCA-II Equity and Inclusion (E&I). The...
Celebrating World Health Day: Advancing Health and Wellbeing for adolescents
Today, on World Health Day (April 7, 2025), the World Health Organisation (WHO) is launching a year-long campaign, Healthy beginnings,...
HCA-II plays an active role in World Urban Forum
HCA-II plays an active role in World Urban Forum The World Urban Forum, a signature bi-annual conference on sustainable urbanisation...
HCA-II publishes MILE report, capturing key learnings to enhance programme impact
Phase II of the Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA-II) programme has published its Mid-term Internal Learning Exercise (MILE) report, a...
On World Cities Day, we celebrate intermediary cities that promote healthy environments for adolescents!
What is World Cities Day? World Cities Day, held annually on October 31st since its inception in 2014, marks the...
This World Habitat Day, the Healthy Cities for Adolescents programme is excited to share its efforts in shaping healthy public spaces for youth!
What is World Habitat Day? World Habitat Day is celebrated on the first Monday of October each year, serving as...
HCA-II joins UN in celebrating youth day
On the occasion of International Youth Day, Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA-II) programme and our partners join the United Nations...
Global Learning Forum unites HCA community
From 13 until 17 May 2024, representatives from the Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA - II) global community, including project...
Healthy Cities for Adolescents extends its reach in India, Vietnam and Senegal
Healthy Cities for Adolescents Phase II (HCA-II) has been identifying new partners to expand its presence in India, Vietnam and...