Can young people’s involvement in the physical transformation of their local area help alleviate some of the social and mental health challenges they face today?
The We-Z project aims to explore this by creating a Healing Community that engages local young people in public space transformation activities around Vigne Nuove. Here more about the projects approach and their long-term goals to empower young people by watching this video!
The We-Z project aims to transform the Vigne Nuove neighbourhood into a vibrant, integrated community, by acting on the urban environment as a means to address and improve mental health issues and well-being. In this context, one of the core objectives of the project is to create a Healing Community that supports a participatory, mutual healing process. This approach is designed to enhance the sense of belonging and collective wellbeing among residents, addressing the mental health issues that have been prevalent in the area.
In this Zoom-In, Project Partners illustrate the concept and activities of the Healing Community, as well as the context behind this approach.
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The European Urban Initiative is an essential tool of the urban dimension of Cohesion Policy for the 2021-2027 programming period. The initiative established by the European Union supports cities of all sizes, to build their capacity and knowledge, to support innovation and develop transferable and scalable innovative solutions to urban challenges of EU relevance.
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