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SUMMARY:12th International Advocay Workshop
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO WORK FOR FAMILIES WORLDWIDE\n\n\n\n\nPreparation and follow-up of the Second World Social Summit in 2025 \n\n\nUniversity of Warsaw\, 3-4-5 September 2024\n\nCritically assess the field of international human rights and development\, its institutions\, strategies and key actors. \nExplore how policy strategies are set\, by creating a space where young advocates can discover an innovative style to promote social cohesion. \nAnalyze the various challenges that family-responsive stakeholders face together\, including governments\, international institutions and the private sector. \n\nOriented to entry-level professionals or students of social sciences or a related field who have a strong interest in family policies and want to gain experience in the work of international organizations.\nA Certificate is provided to each participant upon attendance of at least 85% of the sessions.\nActive participation is highly recommended.\n\nOrganized by IFFD (International Federaction for Family Development) \nMore information here \nApplication form: form.jotform.com
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/12th-international-advocacy-workshop/
LOCATION:Warsaw
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240926T163000
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SUMMARY:Companies: more family\, more future
DESCRIPTION:Businesses too can contribute to counteracting the demographic winter by adopting family-friendly corporate policies that give young people and couples the chance to form and raise a family. Great entrepreneurs of the calibre of Olivetti understood this long ago: production improves if the well-being of employees\, inside and outside the factory\, improves. The alliance between municipalities and family-friendly companies can be the key to fostering growth and birth rates. \n\n\n\nThe partner companies of the European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities have understood this and will present their good practices in the webinar “Companies: more family\, more future”\, live Zoom and on Youtube on 26 September 2024. \nLanguage of the event: Italian \nTo access the webinar : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83234142506?pwd=ramyhigVVC7MPXtzav1mTmRYh8VT8r.1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAMME \n\n\n\n4.30 p.m. \n\n\n\nGreetings: \n\n\n\n\nRegina Maroncelli\, President Elfac and coordinator of the European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities.\n\n\n\nRita Donato\, Siena Coordinator National Association of Large Families\, Anfn.\n\n\n\n\n4.45 p.m. \n\n\n\nFabrizio Coricelli\, Professor of Economic Policy\, University of Siena: “The Social Capital of Companies”. \n\n\n\n5.00 p.m. \n\n\n\nGianmarco Modi\, Family Audit internal contact person\, Professione Consulenti: “The Family Audit\, an innovative tool for family-friendly company policies” \n\n\n\n5.15 p.m. \n\n\n\nGood practices: \n\n\n\n\nAnna Cattaneo and Alessia Pezzotta\, Plastik spa (Albano S. Alessandro\, Bergamo)\n\n\n\nVirginia Sciré\, Wear me srl (Castelfranco Veneto\, Treviso)\n\n\n\nMichela D’Amelio\, Xera srl (Città Sant’Angelo\, Pesaro)\n\n\n\nFrancesca Dubbini\, Diachem spa (Albano S. Alessandro\, Bergamo)\n\n\n\nEleonora Bergamaschi\, MB Guarnizioni srl (Comun Nuovo\, Bergamo)\n\n\n\nAndrea Stiz\, Suanfarma Italia spa (Rovereto\, Trento)\n\n\n\n\n18.15 p.m. \n\n\n\nVirtual presentation of diplomas and closing ceremony. \n\n\n\nThe event will be moderated by Mauro Ledda\, coordinator of the Italian Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities\, and by Mariagrazia de Cobelli\, entrepreneur.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/companies-more-family-more-future/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
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SUMMARY:BETTER FUTURE FESTIVAL  in Alghero (Italy): "The Europe we want"
DESCRIPTION:“BETTER FUTURE FESTIVAL” \nEvent 1 – Alghero: “The Europe we want”\, 10- 12 October 2024 \n  \nDay 1- Thursday 10 October  \n\nArrivals: free day\n\nDay 2- Friday 11 October  \n9.30: Parco di Porto Conte https://www.algheroparks.it/ \n– Conference. “Family friendly Sardinia- good practices in comparison and European projects”: Mayors of the European Network of Sardinia\, Mayors of Gdynia (Poland)\, Bacau (Romania). Creixell (Spain) and participants. \n13.00: Lunch: tasting of local products \n16.00: Return to Alghero – free time \n19.30: Dinner in a local farm (special price\, around 25 €) \n21.00: “Notte bianca” (Stars night\, festival for families and children) (Note that the event could be scheduled on Saturday) \nDay 3 – Saturday 12 October \n10:00:  Alghero- Sala Comunale: Youth Workshop – “The Family We Want To Have\, The Europe We Want To Build”\, with final declaration \n10:00:  Other participants – free morning/ guided tour of Alghero \n\nFree lunch\nDepartures
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/better-future-festival-in-alghero-the-europe-we-want/
LOCATION:Alghero\, Alghero\, Sardinia\, Italy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241026T163000
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SUMMARY:Conference - 'Room for more: How do we make Germany more family-friendly?'
DESCRIPTION:INTERGENERATIONAL CONFERENCE\nSaturday 26 October 2024\, from 10\,00 to 16\,30 – Youth Hostel at Möhnesee \nSponsored by: \n \n Organized by: \n    \n  In cooperation with: \n \n    Programme \n\nfrom 9:30 a.m. – Arrival of families and welcome coffee\n10:00 – 10:15 a.m. – Opening with words of welcome\n10:15 – 11:15 – Keynote ‘Mental health of children in multi-child families – an opportunity for them to grow up and for society’\, Dr Inés Brock-Harder [Chairwoman of the Federal Association for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy bkj\, Halle/Saale]\n11:15 – 12:15 –\n1. ‘family friendly municipalities: the European perspective by the example of Trento (Trient). The better future festival project’\, Regina Maroncelli [President European Large Family Confederation / ELFAC \, Italy]\n2. ‘Housing and neighbourhood development: best practice examples’\, Gerd Schreiner [Architect\, KRFD AK Housing]\n3. ‘Family centres – from the perspective of local politics’\, Dr. Clemens Götz\, [Former Mayor of Althengststetten\, Baden-Württemberg]\n12:15 – 12:45 – Q&A session with moderation\n12:45 – 13:30 – Lunch break with snack and group photo and individual portraits of employees/LVs/families …\n13:30 – 14:00 – Presentation of the study ‘Family friendliness in Germany’\, Family Monitor No. 45 by Claudia Siebner\, M.A. (Mainz)\n14:00 – 15:00 – ‘World Café’ 10 minutes each accompanied by a BV:\n\n\n\n\n\n“Family friendliness and family3plus – there’s more to it: What do the what do the rich say …?”\nHousing and infrastructure (Dr Clemens Götz)\nSocial security (Annika Kröller)\nReconciling family and career (Dr Laura Schlichting)\nEducation and childcare (Uta Baumann-Giedziella)\nLeisure and culture (Katrin Konrad)\nSociety (Katharina Spieth)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 15:30 – Coffee break and opportunity for the regional chairpersons to meet with their members\n15:30 – 15:45 – Presentation of the results of the ‘World Café’\n15:45 – 16:00 – Closing speech and words of thanks\n16:00 – End\n\nProgramme for children (up to 10 years)\n\nCreative activities\nMovement games\nClimbing from 8 years (separate registration required\, limited number of places)\n\nProgramme for teenagers (from 11 years)\n\nBuilding nesting boxes\n\nProgramme schedule family camp (25.-27.10.2024)\n\nFriday:\n\nfrom 3 pm Arrival\nFamily coffee to get to know each other\nMove into rooms and parallel games for the children\nDinner together\nGames evening and campfire\n\n\nSaturday:\n\nBreakfast\nParticipation in the family conference\nIn the evening\, storytelling cinema for the younger children and games evening for the other children\n\n\nSunday:\n\nSurprise programme with excursion\nLunch together\nDeparture afterwards
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/conference-room-for-more-how-do-we-make-germany-more-family-friendly/
LOCATION:Jugendherberge am Möhnesee\, Südufer 20\, Möhnesee\, 59519\, Germany
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SUMMARY:XIV Spanish Congress of Large Families in Donostia / San Sebastián
DESCRIPTION:The 14th National Congress of Large Families will be held on 2 and 3 November in Donostia/San Sebastián at the Kursaal Palace in collaboration with Hirukide\, the Federation of Associations of Large Families of the Basque Country. The Congress is being held on this occasion with the motto “ disconnect  as a family ” and its aim is to raise awareness about the need to disconnect from mobile phone use and the use of new technologies and the need to spend more time together as a family. \nProgram:  Speakers include Marc Masip\, psychologist and expert in addiction to new technologies\, and Catherine L’Ecuyer\, doctor in education and psychology and author of several studies on education. \n9:30 a.m. Registration – family registration \n10:30 a.m. Opening of the Congress\, inaugural ceremony \n11:00 a.m. José Ramón Losana Large Family Awards Ceremony \n11:15 a.m. Conference by Marc Masip \, psychologist and expert in Technological Addictions \n12:15 h Coffee break \n12:45 h Conference Catherine L’Ecuyer\, PhD in Education and researcher \n13:45 h Conclusions and prize drawing \n14:15 h Lunch \nYou can check details and schedules about the program at  www.congresofamiliasnumerosas.org . \nProgramme for young people:  People over 13 years of age will be able to take part in Hirugazte\, a programme for young people\, which will have its own space in the Kursaal\, so that they can participate in training talks aimed at them. Regarding the programme for teenagers\, the participation of\, among others\, Marc Masip\, psychologist and expert in addiction to new technologies and author of the book Desconect@\, is planned. He will talk about the risks of the Internet and will give a practical workshop with them. \nFamily activities : Various activities are planned for families on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. These include a visit to the Donostia/San Sebastián Aquarium and a boat ride with views of the Concha Bay\, which are included in the price of the Congress on Saturday. For further details\, please visit the  Congress website . \nPrice:  The price of the Congress is  €50 per family \, including entry\, conferences\, meals for adults and children\, custodial service\, and access to children’s activities (0-12 years) at the Congress\, Hirugaztes activities for young people (+13 years) and the family activity on Saturday (visit to the Donostia/San Sebastián Aquarium and boat ride around La Concha Bay). \n Accommodation:  To facilitate the attendance of families throughout the weekend\, accommodation places (hostels) have been obtained at very good prices:  €55/night  per family\, shared with other families or  €75/night  per family\, in a non-shared room (both options with breakfast included). \nRegistration. You can register for the Congress through this form: https://hirukide.com/congreso-inscripcion/  and on the  Congress website .
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/xiv-national-congress-of-large-families-in-donostia-san-sebastian/
LOCATION:Kursaal\, Zurriola Hiribidea\, 1\, Donostia\, 20002\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241106T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241106T191500
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SUMMARY:ELFAC TOUR: APFN - LARGE FAMILIES ASSOCIATION OF PORTUGAL
DESCRIPTION:ELFAC Tour consists of a series of online meetings with our member associations\, with the aim of getting to know their best practices and learning from each other\, in order to enhance the effectiveness of our work in favour of large families. \nAll ELFAC member associations are invited to participate. \nTo receive the link to the meeting\, please register using the form below: \nREGISTRATION \nThe programme will be as follows (CET time): \n18:00 Presentation\n18:05 Activites and best practices of APFN\n18:50 Questions and answers\n19:15 End
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/elfac-tour-apfn-large-families-association-of-portugal/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241215
DTSTAMP:20261108T163131
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SUMMARY:XII European Congress of Large Families and General Assembly of ELFAC
DESCRIPTION:The cities of Tarragona and Creixell (Catalonia\, Spain) will host the annual general assembly of ELFAC and its XII Congress\, under the motto “Welcoming cities\, for an EU of solidarity”.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/xii-european-congress-of-large-families-and-general-assembly-of-elfac/
LOCATION:Creixell\, Creixell\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250225T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250225T143000
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SUMMARY:From Departure to Destination: Revitalising Regions for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Mapineq – Mapping inequalities through the life course \n  \nWe would be delighted to welcome you to the online event \n  \nFrom Departure to Destination: Revitalising Regions for the Future \nTuesday\, 25 February 2025\, 1:00-2:30 PM CET (Zoom) \n  \nMapineq invites you to a discussion on the growing regional disparities and how to break the vicious cycle many local communities find themselves in: population decline\, youth outmigration\, shrinking resources\, and the dismantling of essential services. In addition\, many of these areas are increasingly associated with populist movements and anti-migration sentiment\, further reducing their attractiveness for newcomers and investment. \nHow can these communities break free from this cycle? Can they become appealing enough to retain younger residents while also attracting new ones? Join our expert speakers as we explore practical examples and strategies for addressing local challenges\, fostering growth\, enhancing collaboration\, and revitalizing communities. The language of the meeting will be German\, and there will be German-English interpretation service available for international audience. \n  \nRegistration \n  \nSpeakers: \n\nElena Kountidou\, Managing Director\, Neue Deutsche Medienmacher*innen\nJan Paul Heisig\, Professor of Sociology\, Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung\nSamina Sultan\, Senior Economist\, Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln e.V.\nThomas Wobben\, Director for Legislative Works\, European Committee of the Regions\n\n  \nWe look forward to your participation in this important discussion!
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/from-departure-to-destination-revitalising-regions-for-the-future-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250320T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250321T140000
DTSTAMP:20261108T163131
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SUMMARY:Kraków (Poland): 5th Convention of the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities
DESCRIPTION:Aleksander Miszalski\, Mayor of Kraków\n  \nDear Members and Friends of ELFAC\, \nOn 19th November 2019 in Brussels\, Kraków joined the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities\, at the very first European convention of this body. Thanks to the cooperation and exchange of experience with other municipalities across the continent\, we are now able to act more wisely and effectively. We bet on improvement of local policy and care for constant development of our city so that it can best serve its residents. \n75 urban parks and 43 pocket parks are our strong and continually extended assets. Kraków ranks among the most green European metropolises\, and we aim for urban greenery to serve the families and promote social integration to the highest degree possible. \nOur city boast numerous interesting and modern family-friendly projects\, as implementing family policy is one of our priorities. We have 33 municipal and 334 non-public nurseries\, 50 clubs for parents with children under 3 years old as well as 485 kindergartens and day-care facilities with attractive playgrounds and a rich variety of green spaces in their vicinity. Our goal is to provide conditions for stability\, growth and active participation in community life to all families. \nI will be delighted to welcome all the guests of the 5th Convention to Kraków in the early days of spring when you can enjoy the first glimpses of the city’s enchanting green side. \n  \n \n_________________________________________ \n  \n“Green for families”: Strengthening Social Capital\, ecology and sustainable development\nAll member municipalities and regions of the Network\, as well as representatives of civil society\, policy makers\, researchers and all interested persons are invited to join us on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 March in the beautiful city of Kraków\, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. \nPlease save the date\, and stay tuned! More detailed information will be posted here. \n➡️ REGISTRATION HERE\n\nJoin us in Kraków for this exceptional event that will inspire you \nto pursue your goals and make our cities family-friendly and sustainable!\n\n\nDRAFT PROGRAM\n(Participation is free of cost – Lunch is not provided by organizers)\n\n\n\nThursday 20 March \n09.30 Registration \n10:00 Opening \nModerator of the convention: Raul Sanchez\, secretary general of ELFAC \nIntroduction: Marzena Paszkot\, Plenipotentiary of the Mayor of Kraków for Family Affairs \n\nAleksander Miszalski\, Mayor of Krakow\nMonika Kolasa\, Plenipotentiary of the Malopolska Voivode for Family Affairs\, Deputy Director of the Malopolska Voivode’s Office\nRegina Maroncelli\, general coordinator of the Network\nRadosław Waszkiewicz\, president of ELFAC and ZDR3+\nOlgierd Geblewicz\, vice president of the European Committee of Regions (CoR) and President of the West Pomerania Region (Poland)\n\n10:25  Opening speech:  \n\nDubravka Šuica\, Commissioner for the Mediterranean  and responsible for the implementation of the Demography Toolbox\, European Commission (video-message)\n\n10:40 Delivery of diplomas to new municipalities members of the Network \n10:50  Coffee-break – Networking \n11.15 Experts panel: \nBasis from research \n\nJarosław Tabor – Deputy Director of Kraków Municpal Greenspace Authority: Greenery in every size. Green areas of Kraków as model solutions combining sustainable development with family-friendly activities\,\nProf. Magdalena Frączek\, University of Agriculture in Kraków (Faculty of Forestry\, Department of Forest Biodiversity): The Green Mosaic of Kraków – Where People and Nature Come Together\nProf. Fabrizio Coricelli\, Department of Political Science and International\, University of Siena (Italy): Social capital\, relationships that strengthen local communities\nMercedes Hernandez\, Director of Partnership & Public Affairs of Masfamilia Foundation (Spain): The contributions of family-friendly companies to local territories\n\nBringing to practice \n\nMarzena Paszkot – Plenipotentiary of the Mayor of Krakow for Family Affairs\, Krakow City Office (Poland): Good practices in building a green and family-friendly city – Green Energy and Healthy Water\n\n12:30  Discussion: questions and answers \n12:45 Lunch break \n(Not offered by the organisation: many restaurants are available around the congress venue) \n14:30 Best practices \nIntroduction: \n\nRegina Maroncelli\, general coordinator of the Network\, Presentation of the new Chart of the Network.\nLuciano Malfer\, Bruno Kessler Foundation (Trento\, Italy). How to make an environmentally and family-friendly strategic plan \nKatalin Gyurko\, Ministerial commissioner for the Ministry of Culture and Innovation\, Hungary: New measures to support families in Hungary\n\nLearning from each other: Presentation of best practices from municipalities and companies: \n\nJuris Radzevičs\, Chairperson of the Riga City Council Social Affairs Committee (Latvia).\nCatarina Mendes\, vice president\, municipality of Albergaria-a-Velha (Portugal)\nMaria José Gómez\, Technician of the Large Families Association of Badajoz in charge of the Family Responsible Certification for Cities (Spain).\nMaria Grazia Salaris\, Councillor for family welfare\, municipality of Alghero (Italy)\nJoanna Skiba\, International Office Włocławek\, municipality of Włocławek (Poland).\nJoao Rafael de Sousa\, Vice president of the Monção City Council (Portugal).\nAlessia Pezzota\, HR specialist\, and Anna Cattaneo\,  responsible of sustainability and international relations\, from Plastik SPA (Italy)\n\n17:00 Closing \n19:00 Reception at the Kraków City Hall for participants \nFriday 21 March \n09:00 – 14:00 Study visit \nEcological educational center and a modern family housing estate in Kraków (example of cooperation between the local government\, NGOs and businesses/ entrepreneurs in order to create comprehensive family-friendly conditions).
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/krakow-poland-5th-convention-of-the-european-network-of-family-friendly-municipalities/
LOCATION:Krzysztofory Palace\, Rynek Główny 35\, Kraków\, 31-011\, Poland
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250327T191500
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SUMMARY:ERASMUS+ training session
DESCRIPTION:Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support education\, training\, youth and sport in Europe.\n\n\n\n\n\nIt supports priorities and activities set out in the European Education Area\, Digital Education Action Plan and the European Skills Agenda.\n\n\n\nErasmus+ offers mobility and cooperation opportunities in \n\nhigher education\nvocational education and training\nschool education (including early childhood education and care)\nadult education\nyouth\nsport\n\nTwo years ago the Polish association applied for an Erasmus+ program with the Italian association\, and this year the Romanian association is doing another  program in Poland. Their experience can help our associations to get funds to exchange good practices between us. \nIrina Jesmanowicz\, from Poland\, and Irina Granzuela from Romania\, will tell us all the informetion to do it and will answer our questions. \n\nREGISTER HERE TO ATTEND THIS ONLINE WORKSHOP
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/erasmus-training-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250408T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250408T163000
DTSTAMP:20261108T163131
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SUMMARY:UN Side Event cpd58: The central role of families in promoting public health and wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:UN COMMISSION FOR POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT – 58 SESSION\nEnsuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages \nhttps://www.un.org/development/desa/pd/events/CPD58 \n  \nPROGRAM\nSide event ONLINE – YouTube live \nDay: Tuesday 8 April. 2025 \nTime: 09:00 – 10:30 am  EST  / 03:00 – 4:30 pm CET / 09.00 – 10:30 pm CST \nDuration: 90 minutes \n09:00 EST / 15:00 CET Welcome and introduction. Raul Sanchez\, secretary general of ELFAC  \n09:05 EST / 15:05 CET: The family network as a support system: prof. Francesco Belletti\, director of the “Centro internazionale studi famiglia – CISF” (Milano\, Italy). \n09:20 EST / 15:20 Testimonial : Irina Granzulea\, president of the Romanian Large Families Association ASFANU\, and the Mimler Family\, European Large Family of the Year 2024. \n09:30 EST / 15:30 Advocacy of families in international organizations: Judit Regős\, Parent’s House NGO (Hungary) and Madeleine Wallin\, Haro NGO (Sweden) \n09:45 EST / 15:45 The Family Lens in Health and Demographic Policy: Gudrun Kugler\, vice president of OSCE PA (Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe)\, Special Representative on Demographic Change and Security. \n10:00 EST / 16:00 Best practices in local policies: Regina Maroncelli\, coordinator for the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities (familycities.eu). \n10:15 EST / 16:15 The central role of families in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Renata Kaczmarska\, Focal Point on Family\, Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)\, United Nations. \n10:25 EST / 16:25 Closing \n  \nBACKGROUND NOTE\nCurrent health programs and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, largely focus on individuals\, overlooking the broader context in which individuals live – the family system. According to Bowen Family Systems Theory\, family members are interconnected and interdependent\, and “family should be viewed as a system”. (1) By addressing factors such as mental health\, malnutrition\, and economic hardship at a family-level\, we can better address root causes of diseases and implement preventive strategies. \nHealth promotion and prevention must begin at the family level too. Families are where good health habits are cultivated and passed on\, ensuring the wellbeing of all generations. A healthy\, functional family system is essential to preventing illness\, fostering emotional support\, and improving overall quality of life. \nThe quality of family relationships plays a significant role in mental and physical health. Studies consistently show that strong family bonds contribute to better health outcomes. According to recent studies\, maternity and paternity lead to a better personal health and improve the sense of meaning and life in general; also the sense of future is enhanced\, and it increases in old age. (2) \nParents\, grandparents\, and siblings may serve as informal caregivers\, essential yet invisible and undervalued (their work does not appear in the national GDP). Still\, family caregivers “are recognised as the backbone of the health care system”\, (3) providing unpaid\, often unrecognized\, care to children\, elderly and chronically ill relatives. \nStates should adopt a “family impact lens” (4) in their public health and demographic policies to better address the challenges posed by global population changes. Supporting families and empowering them to fulfil their roles will lead to better health outcomes and will contribute significantly to achieving the SDGs.  \nPollution\, malnutrition\, stress\, poor working conditions\, inadequate healthcare\, lack of social security\, and insufficient access to clean water and sanitation are all factors taken into consideration in the 2030 Agenda\, but\, without a “family impact lens”\, very little attention is given to the impact they have on families. Incorporating and involving the families into health promotion strategies is essential to creating a sustainable future. \nThis should be done ensuring that family dynamics\, diversity\, and caregiving burdens are considered in all population health discussions and policy initiatives. Article 16.3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights must be fully realized\, ensuring that families are granted their rightful place in society \nFamilies must be recognized as central to achieving health equity and population goals. By investing in families\, supporting their functions\, and recognizing their importance\, states will foster a healthier\, more sustainable future for people\, communities\, and the planet. \n(1. Haijing Zan\, Zhixing Meng\, Jing Li\, Xinjian Zhang & Tao Liu \, 2024 Factors associated with quality of life among elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: the role of family caregivers\, https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-17917-z  / 2. Institute for family and society studies\, Poland\, 2024. / 3. Exploring experiences of family caregivers for older adults with chronic illness: A scoping review\, Barbara Member Jika BSc\, MSc\, Hafiz T.A. Khan PhD\, FRSPH\, CSTAT\, Muili Lawal Phd\, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0197457221003293  / 4.Elisabetta Carra\, 2020 https://publires.unicatt.it/it/publications/il-family-impact-lens-frameworkteorico-e-modello-operativo.)
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/un-side-event-cpd58-the-central-role-of-families-in-promoting-public-health-and-wellbeing/
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SUMMARY:1st May: Large Family Day in Riga (Latvia)
DESCRIPTION:Dear Wonderful Large Families of Europe\, \n\n\nOn May 1st\, we invite you to a special celebration at Riga Zoo – the Day of Large Families! Together with hundreds of Latvian families\, let’s fill the air with laughter\, love\, and the magic of shared moments. This is a day to honor the strength\, warmth\, and unity of your beautiful families\, surrounded by the wonders of nature and wildlife. \nSpecial price tickets for large families (13 EUR per family with Šeimos kortele card) will be available for purchase online starting from April 7th: https://rigazoo.lv/en/buy-e-ticket/\nSince there will be public holidays in Latvia from May 1 to May 5\, we will soon collect information from all Riga entertainment places that would offer special prices for large families during these days.\n\nLet me know if there are large family organisation which want to visit the event and if they some help to be arranged!\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there!\n\n\n\nElīna Treija \nThe Head of the Board\nThe Union of Latvian Large Families\n+371 29481771\nwww.kustiba3plus.lv\n\n   
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/large-family-day-in-riga-latvia/
LOCATION:Riga zoo\, Meža prospekts 1\, Ziemeļu rajon\, Riga\, LV-1014\, Latvia
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SUMMARY:Better future festival in Gdynia (Poland): Greener cities\, greener EU
DESCRIPTION:The Festival for a Better Future is a project led by ELFAC\, within its European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities\, and funded by the European Commission’s CERV (Citizens\, Equality\, Rights and Values) program. The aim is to highlight the role of the family in tackling Europe’s main challenges. \nThemes such as “The Europe we want”\, “Welcoming cities for a caring EU”\, “Greener cities\, greener EU” and “Inclusive growth” are the central themes of each of the four events\, one for each partner municipality of the project: Alghero (Italy)\, Bacau (Romania)\, Creixell (Spain) and Gdynia (Poland). \nEach event consists in a conference with experts in the topic\, a workshop of good practices of municipalities\, and a discussion of young people with a final manifesto. Also includes a “feast” event\, like a concert\, activitities for families and children\, workshops in museums or cultural centers\, excursions\, etc… \nFully linked to our EVENT 3\, the project is supporting the EU Green Deal by engaging citizens and municipalities in a greater reflection and action for the constructions of green cities. Through workshops and discussions\, we provide a platform for participants to reflect on and act toward the development of sustainable urban areas with accessible green spaces. By facilitating dialogue\, sharing best practices\, and exchanging ideas\, we empower municipalities and citizens to prioritize the integration of green infrastructure\, ensuring improved health\, well-being\, and environmental quality in their communities. \n  \nPROGRAM\nBETTER FUTURE FESTIVAL – GREENER CITIES\, GREENER EU\n16-18.05.2025\, Gdynia – Poland\n  \nDay 1. 16.05. Friday \n11:00 – Alghero group – Climate Fresk – workshop leads by Marta Jarosińska from Department of Environment of the city of Gdynia in CN Experyment  \n14:00 – Physics of new technologies – workshop leads by CN Experyment \nhttps://experyment.gdynia.pl/en/ \n20:00 – Dinner at  Vinegre (vinegre.pl) \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/snwRJDaaPvvfdh8V7 \nDay 2. 17.05. Saturday \n9:00 – Participant registration and welcome coffee at Konsulat Kultury  \n10:00  – Conference opening \n\nKatarzyna Korzeniewska – Director\, Gdynia Culture Centre\nMaciej Zielonka – Vice-President City of Gdynia\nMaria Regina Florio – Coordinator of the Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities\nRaul Sanchez – Secretary General\, ELFAC\n\n10:30 – Exchange of Good Municipal Practices: \n\nBacau: Lucian-Ionut Andrei\, city council of Bacau\nCreixell: Montserrat Muñoz\, mayor of Creixell\nAlghero: Mauro Ledda\, ofiice for family policies of the municipality of Alghero\nGdynia: Marta Jasińska from Department of Environment of the city of Gdynia and Anna Sowa from CN Experyment\n\n11:30 – Conclusions \n11:30 – Youth debate/workshop – Greener today for the better future – manifest \n12:30 – Lunch provided by Konsulat Kultury \n14:00 – Guided tour of the city (in english) led by Agnieszka Drączkowska-Gradzik \n16:00 – Free time \n18:00 – Museums night & Better Future Festival in Konsulat Kultury \n\nConcert:\n\n\nDJ set Coastline Northern Cuts (Tomek Hoax & Marcin Szulc)\nDawki\nDaltonists\n\n\nLARP game from Sirius Game Studio: “Ghosts of the Past”\n\nThe history of the Cultural Consulate – the former Swedish Seaman’s House – is rich in stories of unique people and events. In our game\, three ghosts\, from different historical periods\, are unable to leave the building without completing their earthly affairs. Listen to their stories\, help them in their dilemmas and free the Ghosts of the Past. For every help you give\, you will receive one layer of the image of Gdynia on a postcard. What does it hide? You’ll find out only when you collect them all. No age restrictions. \n\n“Visibility. Proximity. Presence”\n\nVideo art and anime – presentation of four artists: Iwona Zając\, Agnieszka Babinska\, Dajana Desi Borowiec and Jacob Baal \nThree projects – three different visual languages. Poetic performance\, intimate dream registration and expressive animation come together to talk about the hidden\, the transient\, the deeply personal. \nParallel events: \n12:30 – Nature walk for families led by Salcia Hałas: “Urban green guerrillas – or plants ready for anything” \nDay 3. 18.05. Sunday \n10:15 – CN Experyment – a guided tour of the “CLEVERFOOD for everyone exhibition”\, starting at 10:15am. The guided tour will take no more than 30-45 minutes. After that\, we can offer a guided tour of the permanent exhibition\, either partial or complete (1-2 h). \nParallel event: \n9:00 – Nature walk for families led by Katarzyna Rosińska: “Bird Sunday – an attentive ornithological walk”. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/better-future-festival-in-gdynia-poland-greener-cities-greener-eu/
LOCATION:Konsulat Kultury Gdynia\, ul. Jana z Kolna 25\, Gdynia\, 81-354\, Poland
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SUMMARY:Estonia: Family Day 2025 at Tallinn Zoo
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Association of Large Families is welcoming families with large children to the Tallinn Zoo on May 18th for the spring Big Family Day. On this year’s Family Day\, we invite families to get active in cooperation with the Estonian Olympic Committee and LIDL Estonia! \nCome and spend a memorable day with the whole family at the zoo\, where you can expect: \nAnnouncing the Big Family of the Year 2025!Exciting surprise guests: a chance to meet famous Estonian athletesFamily orienteering game at the zooDelicious treatsActivities for childrenPrizes\, games and lots of joy from being together \nEvent schedule: \n10:00-13:00 The zoo gates are open for Family Day guests. Entrance from the West Gate \n12.00 Opening of the day in the zoo auditorium\, at the Western Gate and announcement of the “Family of the Year 2025” \n13.00-15.00 Lunch at BISON Square \nQuiz and meeting with athletes \n13.00-17.00 Orienteering game at the zoo. \nTo redeem the prize\, you must reach the finish line at the West Gate no later than 17.00. \nThe zoo closes at 19:00 \nImagine: elephants\, polar bears and… your family! Come celebrate the power of extended family at the zoo! \nPlease allow enough time for ticket inspection and\, if necessary\, finding a parking space when you come to the zoo. Parking in the zoo’s west gate parking lot costs 2.10 EUR/day. Parking can be paid at the cash desk. \nTicket sales will continue until seats are filled. \nThe event is supported by Bigbank Estonia\, Lidl Estonia\, Saku Brewery\, the Estonian Olympic Committee and Perekaart. \nThe event is captured through the lens of a camera. \nTickets available at Fienta: https://fienta.com/et/perepaev-tallinna-loomaaias-130577 \nSee you soon! \nEstonian Association of Large Families 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/estonia-family-day-2025-at-tallinn-zoo/
LOCATION:zoo tallinn\, Tallinna Loomaaed\, Tallinn\, 13522\, Estonia
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SUMMARY:Better future festival in Bacau (Romania): Inclusive Growth and families
DESCRIPTION:The Festival for a Better Future is a project led by ELFAC\, within its European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities\, and funded by the European Commission’s CERV (Citizens\, Equality\, Rights and Values) program. The aim is to highlight the role of the family in tackling Europe’s main challenges. Themes such as “The Europe we want”\, “Welcoming cities for a caring EU”\, “Greener cities\, greener EU” and “Inclusive growth” are the central themes of each of the four events\, one for each partner municipality of the project: Alghero (Italy)\, Bacau (Romania)\, Creixell (Spain) and Gdynia (Poland). \nEach event consists in a conference with experts in the topic\, a workshop of good practices of municipalities\, and a discussion of young people with a final manifesto. Also includes a “feast” event\, like a concert\, activitities for families and children\, workshops in museums or cultural centers\, excursions\, etc… \nOur 4th event in Bacau wants to discuss on “Inclusive growth” by engaging citizens and municipalities in a greater reflection and action for the constructions of inclusive cities. By facilitating dialogue\, sharing best practices\, and exchanging ideas and good practices\, we empower municipalities\, families and citizens to prioritize the inclusion of all ages and situations\, for the well-being in all of our communities. \n \nGeneral Logistics – Better Future Festival Bacau \nTransfer of Delegations: The Bacău City Hall can provide car transfers for delegations arriving at or departing from Bucharest and Iași airports. \nAccommodation: Hotel Dumbrava \n  \nPROGRAM\nBETTER FUTURE FESTIVAL – INCLUSIVE GROWTH\n30 May – 1 June\, 2025\, Bacau – Romania\nFriday\, May 30 \nArrival of Participants \nSaturday\, May 31 \nConference & Cultural Program \nConference (ends no later than 6:00 PM) \n\nModeration: Representative of the Bacău City Hall\nRO – ENG translation provided\nInvited participants:\n\nFamily-friendly companies from Bacău:\n\nMoncler – clothing production\, has an in-house kindergarten https://www.moncler.com/en-ro/\nDedeman – DIY & home improvement retailer\, founded by  2 brothers form a large family with 9 children https://www.dedeman.ro\nAgricola – chicken products producer\, has its own kindergarten https://www.agricola.ro\n\n\nInvited NGOs:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFoundation for Community Support – Bacău https://fsc.ro/\nBetania Association https://www.asociatiabetania.ro/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther guests suggested by ASFANU: Municipalities potentially interested in joining the european family network\n\n\n\nAfter the Conference: \n\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: City walk and visit of family-focused activities; open-air disco\n8:30 PM: Traditional dinner offered by the City Hall with artistic program (at the hotel where guests are accommodated)\n\nSunday\, June 1 \nFamily Day \n\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: ASFANU Stand (TBC)\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Flashmob – synchronized dance world record attempt\nEvening: Concert\n\nACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES FROM 30 MAY TO 1ST JUNE \n\nOn the International Children’s Day\, Bacău becomes the capital of joy! Between May 30 – June 1\, 2025\, we invite you to the Children and Family Festival – Better Future Festival\, a spectacular event dedicated to the little ones and families!\n\n\nWhat’s next:\n\n\n* Creative workshops\, performances and live concerts for children\n* Interactive games\, mascots\, parades.\n* Specially designed areas for educational and recreational activities\n\n\n  All activities are free and thought to bring smiles\, color and positive energy to the hearts of children!\n\n\nWe are waiting for you in large numbers\, with a good mood and a mood to play! Let’s celebrate childhood together\, in a great style\, in Bacău! \n\n\n\nFriday\, May 30\, 2025 – in the Passage of the Revolution\n“Talented Child\, Child at the Palace 2025” light music\, modern dance\, theater\, English culture and civilization\, popular music. Karting and bicycle circuit\, street in front of the Administrative Palace\n\n\nFriday\, May 30\, 2025 – in the Tricolorului Square on the stage at the Culture House\n\n\n14:00 – 21:00 Performance on stage\, kids from local clubs\, dance academies.\n\n\nDJ Adrian Șaguna\n\n\n Saturday\, May 31\, between 10:00 – 13:00 Cross Olympic. Athletics competition for age groups\n\n\n 13:00 – 19:00 learning routes for cyclists on Nicolae Bălcescu street – Mară esti\n\n\n Workshops and street demonstrations – in the Tricolorului Square and on the way to Mară ereesti;\n► Workshops of: face-painting\, molded balloons\, colored balloons\, painting\, drawing\, etc.\n► Street theater\, characters on feet\, characters in costumes\, children’s animators\, etc.\n► SPORTS ZONE\n► 5 Inflatable castles for kids\, free access 10-19;\n DRUMMERS BARBAROSA SAMBA GROUP – super street concert dedicated to children\n\n\nSaturday\, May 31\, 2025 – on the stage at the Culture House\n10am – 6pm Performance on stage\, kids from local clubs\, dance academies\, etc.\nPercussion ensemble Spirit\nDRUMMERS BARBAROSA SAMBA GROUP\nLary (artist local)\nDJ Yaang KissFM\nDJ DARK\nDJ JUST2\n\n\n1 JUNE – activities on stage – Tricolorului Square – Culture House\n10:00 – 18:00 Art show on stage\, kids from local clubs\, dance academies.\nFEELINGS BAND and Adamas synchro dance\nFELI &(Band)\nADDA & (Band)\n\n\n 1 JUNE – outdoor activities (with road traffic closure)\n\n\nPlacing a soccer field for children\, in front of the Decebal Hotel\, on the street. I S Sturza – Atletico Bacău Academy\n\n\n13:00 – 19:00 learning routes for cyclists on Nicolae Bălcescu – Mără Nicesti street\n\n\nWorkshops and street demonstrations – in the Tricolorului Square and on the way to Mară șiesti;\n\n\n► Workshops of: face-painting\, molded balloons\, colored balloons\, painting\, drawing\, etc.\n► Street theater\, characters on feet\, characters in costumes\, children’s animators\, etc.\n► SPORTS ZONE\n► 5 Inflatable castles for children\, free access 10-19;\n16:00 – 17:00 Synchronous dance – invitation addressed for 4000 people who will create a moment of dancing in the Tricolorului Square and the adjacent streets (Erou Gh. Rusu\, Luminii\, Mără \,esti\, Nicolae Bălcescu\, I. S. Crash. )\n\n\n22:00 Outdoor cinema at the Leisure Island – made by the Student League of “Vasile Alecsandri” University in Bacău
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/better-future-festival-in-bacau-romania-inclusive-growth-and-families/
LOCATION:Bacau\, Bacau\, Romania
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SUMMARY:Zakopane (Poland): XIII National Congress of Large Families
DESCRIPTION:INVITATION\nDear Large Families\, \nFor the 13th time\, we have the pleasure of inviting you to the National Congress of Large Families\, which this time will take place in Zakopane on June 6-8\, 2025.\nWith pride and full conviction\, we announce that the slogan of this year’s Congress is – “Family on top” – which takes on additional meaning\, considering the location of this event. \nWith our slogan\, we want to draw attention to the important role of a well-functioning family. It is like a healthy mountain spring for the whole society\, which\, although small\, can give rise to a great river\, flowing through endless areas\, giving them life-giving water. Such a river gives great development and bears fruit as long as the source is clean and healthy. That is why it is so important to take care of the family\, which we want to draw attention to once again during our Congress. We want to show the world how joyful\, energetic\, well-organized and positive large families can be. We also remind you how little it takes to create optimal conditions for functioning and development for large families. And the benefits from this will be enormous. After all\, large families are the obvious solution to the growing demographic crisis. \nI can’t wait for our meeting in Zakopane\, to once again demonstrate together how much wealth is achieved by a couple who openly welcomes another child into their family. It’s impossible to count\, although we can. And there are more and more of us! \nSee you on June 6! \nRadosław Waszkiewicz and Joanna Krupska\nPresident of the Management Board of the Association of Large Families “Three Plus” – Chairwoman of the National Council of the Association of Large Families “Three Plus” \n  \n  \nPROGRAM\n\nJune 6\, 2025 – Friday\n10:00 – 21:00  Registration of participants of the Congress (on site each family will receive an ID and a full information package) \n10:00-16:00  Time for families to enjoy the attractions in Zakopane \n16:00-17:00  Holy Mass on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of John Paul II’s visit to Podhale and the Tribute to Polish Highlanders – Księżówka Formation and Training Center – for those willing \n17:00-18:00  Start of the evening and welcome of participants \n18:00 – 19:00  Grand opening of the Congress \n19:00 – 21:00  Performances of highland bands and regional dinner \nJune 7\, 2025 – Saturday\n7:30 – 8:30 Registration of Congress participants – Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz Theatre Atelier \n7:00 – 9:00 Breakfast at accommodation \n9:00 – 9:30 Gathering of children and youth\, division into groups and going to workshops – Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz Theatre Atelier \n10:00-12:45  Workshops and activities for children and youth in small groups \n10:00 – 12:45  Socio-economic panel with special guests – Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz Theatre \n13:30 – 15:00 Dinner – Władysław Zamoyski Hotel and Tourism School Complex \n15:00 – 16:00 Influencer panel – Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz Theatre Atelier \n16:00-17:00  The voice of the youth – meeting with the Ombudsman for Children’s Rights – Atelier of the Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz Theatre \n15:00-18:00 Mountain trips for families with Tatra guides and other attractions for families \n18:00 – 20:00  Zakopane for Big Families \n\nWelcoming of large families by representatives of the City and District\nPresentation of Certificates to Family-Friendly Districts\nConcert at the Lower Rówień Krupowa – Tutki Stand\n\nJune 8\, 2025 – Sunday\n7:30 – 9:00 Breakfast at accommodation \n9:30 – 11:00  Parental competence workshops: “How to survive with a smartphone and not scroll through life?” – prof. Monika Przybysz\, PhD\, Association of Podhale People Zakopane \n12:30 – 13:30 Solemn Holy Mass in the Sanctuary of the Holy Family and a walk through the streets of the city to the lunch venue \n14:30-16:00 Dinner for participants – Władysław Zamoyski Hotel and Tourism School Complex \n  \nContact us\nCoordinators of the 13th National Congress of Large Families in Zakopane: \n\nAnita Marczułajtis-Łodzińska anita.lodzinska@3plus.pl\, tel.600 004 410 – project management\nAgata Opiela agata.opiela@3plus.pl\, tel. 695 850 999 – organization\nKorina Bulenda-Nowak- korina.bulenda@3plus.pl\, tel. 505 670 015 – communication\nAneta Dorobek- aneta.dorobek@3plus.pl – contact for families\n\n  \nMORE INFORMATION HERE
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/zakopane-poland-xiii-national-congress-of-large-families/
LOCATION:Zakopane\, Zakopane\, Poland
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SUMMARY:Building Cities and Neighbourhoods for Children and All Ages
DESCRIPTION:Background\nThe OECD report Cities for All Ages\, supported by the Ministry of Land\, Infrastructure\, Transport\, and Tourism of Japan\, aims to promote key policy actions to create more age-inclusive cities. The share of older people in OECD cities is rising fast\, while many large cities continue to grow and attract young people. Without age-inclusive policies\, cities face significant social and economic consequences\, ranging from poorer health outcomes and higher isolation to workforce loss\, increased public spending\, and brain drain. The Cities for All Ages report explores how local and national governments can address these challenges and make cities work for all generations. It highlights strategies such as adapting urban design and land use planning for more accessible cities\, providing age-friendly housing\, and engaging both young and older people in labour and consumer markets. To drive progress\, the report offers a checklist of nine policy actions across three key areas – strategy setting\, resource development and stakeholder co-ordination – to help local and national governments shape cities for all ages. \nThe project Building Child-Friendly Neighbourhoods\, supported by the Van Leer Foundation\, elaborated an OECD-wide monitoring framework\, which lays out the neighbourhood elements that matter for children’s well-being and development\, and maps available cross-national indicators. The identified neighbourhood elements encompass aspects of the built environment\, communities’ social relationships\, and children’s access to basic services such as schools and health services. An OECD-wide monitoring of children’s neighbourhood conditions can support local and national policy makers in building child-friendly neighbourhoods and in attenuating geographical disparities by facilitating resource allocation\, collaboration across sectors and levels of government\, and cross-country learning with respect to effective policy tools. The project also summarises practical considerations for national and local policy makers and other stakeholders involved in data-driven efforts to improve children’s neighbourhoods. It highlights how locally adapted policy solutions hold greater promise to mitigate the locational disadvantage that some children experience. Moreover\, it emphasises the need for more rigorous implementation and evaluations to increase policies’ effectiveness and gain a more complete understanding of the potential of place-based policies to build stronger neighbourhoods for children. \n  \nFormat of the Meeting\nThe webinar will be held virtually over Zoom. To participate\, please register here. The link with log-in details will be sent to all registered participants. The meeting will be recorded and made publicly available. \n  \nLanguage\nThe meeting will be held in English. \n  \nAgenda\n\n\n10.00-10.05  |  Opening remarks\nSoo-Jin Kim\, Deputy Head of Division\, Cities\, Urban Policies and Sustainable Development\, CFE\, OECD\nCarrie Exton\, Senior Counsellor\, WISE Centre\, OECD \n  \n10.05-10.15  |  Cities for All Ages: Key policy implications\nAndrew Lombardi\, Inclusive Growth in Cities Unit\, CFE\, OECD \n  \n10.15-10.25  |  Building Child-Friendly Neighbourhoods: Key findings\nNora Brüning and Marine Matsumura\, Child Well-Being Unit\, WISE Centre\, OECD \n  \n10.25-11:25  |  Roundtable discussion — Insights from practice\nDr. Ko Young-ho\, Former Director of the Age-Friendly Policy Research Center in Architecture and Urban Research Institute\, Korea\nNational-level support for age-inclusive improvements to the local built environment \nCity\, (TBD)\nLocal efforts and challenges in creating child- and age-friendly cities \nRushda Majeed\, Chief Programme Officer\, Van Leer Foundation\nThe role of non-governmental actors in supporting local leaders and planners – Urban95 initiative \nDiscussion \n• What are some effective models of collaboration between national governments\, local\ngovernments\, non-governmental organisations and communities in creating more inclusive\, child-\nand age-friendly cities?\n• How can national-level policies be tailored to meet the specific\, place-based needs of cities and\nlocal communities?\n• In what ways can monitoring systems and data enhance cross-sectoral collaboration and support\nintegrated policy responses?\n• What are the key political\, institutional\, and practical barriers to scaling successful local initiatives\nand how can governments and non-governmental actors overcome these barriers to mainstream\nchild- and age-friendly approaches into local policies? \n  \n11.25-11.30  |  Closing remarks\nOlivier Thévenon\, Head of the Child Well-Being Unit\, WISE Centre\, OECD\nCamille Viros\, Head of the Inclusive Growth in Cities Unit\, CFE\, OECD \n  \nMore information about this event can be found here\n  \nContacts\nCamille Viros\, Head of the Inclusive Growth in Cities Unit\, OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship\, SMEs\, Regions and Cities (CFE) (Camille.Viros@oecd.org) \nOlivier Thévenon\, Head of the Child Well-Being Unit\, OECD Centre for Well-Being\, Inclusion\, Sustainability and Equal Opportunity (WISE) (Olivier.Thevenon@oecd.org) \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/building-cities-and-neighbourhoods-for-children-and-all-ages/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250716T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250716T150000
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SUMMARY:The Future of Inclusive Tourism
DESCRIPTION:Event agenda: The event will take place across the full day\, starting at 9:00 with breakfast\, followed by the public panel on inclusive family travel from 10:00–11:00\, and networking until noon. Lunch will commence at 1pm until 2pm\, and then a closed-door roundtable session will be hosted from 2-3 pm. \nMorning Panel (10:00–11:00): The morning panel\, titled “Fostering a More Inclusive Travel Experience for Families\,” will set the tone for the day by focusing on how tourism can better serve families across Europe – particularly those facing barriers related to cost\, flexibility\, or lack of access Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nEllen Madeker\, EU Public Policy Lead\, Airbnb\n\n\n\nKaroline Iwersen\, Board Member\, European Large Families Confederation (ELFAC)\n\n\n\nLionel Flasseur\, President\, Essentiem\n\n\n\nEmmanuel Monier\, Secretary General\, EU Travel Tech\n\n\n\n\nThe session will be moderated by Anna Gumbau\, a Brussels-based journalist and experienced moderator. \n\n\n\nAfternoon Roundtable (14:00–15:00): The afternoon session\, “Shaping the Future of Inclusive Travel in Europe\,” is designed as a closed-door\, cross-sector roundtable bringing together a diverse set of stakeholders to exchange best practices and innovative approaches for making tourism more accessible and inclusive. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nEuropean Disability Forum\n\n\n\nQueer Destinations\n\n\n\nELTA (European LGBTQ+ Travel Alliance)\n\n\n\nENAT (European Network for Accessible Tourism)\n\n\n\nEuropean Travel Commission (ETC)\n\n\n\nInternational Paralympic Committee\n\n\n\nSwiss Diversity\n\n\n\nAirbnb Host Representatives\n\n\n\nEuropean Parliament & European Commission Representatives
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/the-future-of-inclusive-tourism/
LOCATION:Bump Policy Experience Space\, Pl. du Luxembourg 26\, Brussels\, Ixelles\, 1050\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
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SUMMARY:A different summer... in Portugal: Family vacation with other large families\, as one big family
DESCRIPTION:“A Different Summer has been a fantastic vacation experience. The socializing\, friendships\, activities (for both kids and adults)\, and logistics (which are important for a large family like ours) in a beautiful setting made us repeat the experience year after year since 2004. And this year\, we plan to return.”\nLuís Antunes Francisco Tomar\, 8 children\n  \n\n    \n                    \n                \n                Loading Viewer...
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/a-different-summer-in-portugal-family-vacation-with-other-families-as-one-big-family/
LOCATION:Penhas da Saude\, Penhas da Saúde\, Cortes de Meio\, Portugal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250923T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250923T160000
DTSTAMP:20261108T163131
CREATED:20250917T084640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T081811Z
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SUMMARY:European Parliament: Hearing on “Demographic change in Europe: Social challenges and policy responses”
DESCRIPTION:European Parliament\, Bâtiment Paul Henri Spaak\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, Brussels\, Belgium \nRoom: ANTALL 4Q1 \nChaired by: Li Andersson\, EMPL Chair \nThe European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs alongside participating members from the Committee on Civil Liberties\, Justice\, and Home Affairs will be hosting a hearing on the social challenges and policy responses associated with demographic change in Europe. \nWe invite any interested members of our network and representatives of civil society to attend\, to learn about the reality of demographic change\, particularly within the context of the European family. \n\n    \n                    \n                \n                Loading Viewer...
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/public-empl-hearing-on-demographic-change-in-europe-social-challenges-and-policy-responses/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Bâtiment Paul Henri Spaak\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250925T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250925T123000
DTSTAMP:20261108T163131
CREATED:20250912T091250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T100446Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation of ELFAC and the Better Future Festival project at the European Parliament
DESCRIPTION:ELFAC (the European Large Families Confederation) gathers associations of large families from 24 European countries\, representing more than 60 million of Europeans. \nWith this event\, we want to convey to the European Parliament the reality in Europe\, which is largely unknown and often invisible\, of families with three or more children. We want to highlight their difficulties in a European society that does not adequately recognize the value of these children and often discriminates against or penalizes these families by failing to take their specific needs into account. And what ELFAC is doing in the different countries and at the European and international level (ELFAC was granted consutatitve status at ECOSOC in the United Nations). \nAt the same time\, we will present the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities and Regions and the experience of the Better Future Festival project\, initatives of ELFAC\,  which has brought the debate on the European Union’s priorities in four European municipalities from Italy\, Poland\, Romania\, and Spain. \nWe invite members of the European Parliament and representatives of civil society to attend \,to learn about the reality of large families and to move together towards a more family-friendly Europe. \nREGISTRATION HERE\nAGENDA\n09:30: Arrival and accreditation \n10:00 Welcome \n10:15 Keynote: The situation of large families in Europe \n11:00 Interventions of members of the EP (MEP) and civil society \n11:30 Presentation of The European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities \n11:45 Better Future Festival project. The experience of the municipalities’ partners: \n\nAlghero (Italy)\nBacau (Romania)\nCreixell (Tarragona)\nGdynia (Poland)\n\n12:15 The voice of young people: Manifesto of “The Europe we want”. \n12:30 Conclusion.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/presentation-of-elfac-and-the-better-future-festival-project-at-the-european-parliament/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Bâtiment Paul Henri Spaak\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20261108T163131
CREATED:20250625T111754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T114522Z
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SUMMARY:Second World Summit for Social Development
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations General Assembly\, through its resolutions 78/261 and 78/318\, decided to convene the “World Social Summit” in 2025\, under the title “the Second World Summit for Social Development.” Convening at the level of Heads of State or Government\, the summit aims to address the gaps and recommit to the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and the Programme of Action and its implementation and give momentum towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The summit will be held in Doha\, Qatar from 4-6 November. \nIn a world facing deepening inequalities\, demographic shifts\, and rapid technological and environmental changes\, the Second World Summit for Social Development provides a crucial platform for global dialogue and collaborative action. It is a unique space for leaders from governments\, international organizations\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society\, the private sector\, academic institutions\, and the UN system to engage on social development issues at the highest level and advance social progress\, ensuring that no one is left behind in our global sustainable development journey. \nMore information here
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/second-world-summit-for-social-development/
LOCATION:Doha\, Qatar\, Doha\, Qatar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251104T191500
DTSTAMP:20261108T163131
CREATED:20251013T102730Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion - “The New Intergenerational Contract: Social Policy for Europe’s Demographic Transition”
DESCRIPTION:Demographic change will demand a lot from all generations: putting pressure on care networks\, pension systems\, and solidarity. Will people come together to support each other? Or will there be polarisation? What are the policy strategies? Leading experts discuss the impacts of demographic change on welfare states – and how they must be countered to make Europe resilient. \nWhen? Tuesday\, November 4\, 2025 | 18.00 – 19.15\nWhere? Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the EU\, Jacques de Lalaingstraat 8/14\, 1040 Brussels\, Belgium. The event is free but requires registration. \nRegister here (required to attend) | Share event via email | Share event on Linkedin \nwith: \n\nDeša Srsen\, Member of Cabinet of Glenn Micallef\, Commissioner for intergenerational fairness\, youth\, culture and sport\, European Commission\nIdoia Mendia\, Member of the European Parliament\, Member of Committee on Employment and Social Affairs\, Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament\nMaciej Kucharczyk\, Secretary General of AGE Platform Europe\nChrista Schweng\, European Economic and Social Committee\, Rapporteur on the opinion: “The impact of demography on Social Europe”\nArnstein Aassve\, Professor of Demography\, Principal Investigator of the EU-funded FutuRes project\, Bocconi University\, Milan\, Italy\n\nWelcome Address by Ambassador Dr. Helen Winter
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/panel-discussion-the-new-intergenerational-contract-social-policy-for-europes-demographic-transition/
LOCATION:Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the EU\, Jacques de Lalaingstraat 8/14\, 1040\, Brussels\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251112T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251112T123000
DTSTAMP:20261108T163131
CREATED:20251111T164101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T164722Z
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SUMMARY:Demographic congress at the European Parliament
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/demographic-congress-at-the-european-parliament/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Bâtiment Paul Henri Spaak\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20261108T163131
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SUMMARY:Festival Della Famiglia
DESCRIPTION:The Festival Della Famiglia in Trento\, Italy will focus primarily on families\, offering children and young people a range of activities and workshops at the Muse (November 20) and Castello del Buonconsiglio (November 21-22). The event will also focus on the Family Citadel (at the Caritro Foundation)\, the beating heart and information point for the area. It will be a place where you can find info points dedicated to the activities of the Family Districts and provincial services\, as well as hosting a calendar of workshops and activities for children and families. \nThe event will be held in Trento from November 20 to 22\, 2025\, and its central theme will be “Building Tomorrow\,” highlighting Trentino’s commitment to promoting cutting-edge family policies. The event is organized and coordinated by the Agency for Social Cohesion of the Autonomous Province of Trento in partnership with the University of Trento and with the support of TSM – Trentino School of Management\, Muse\, Castello del Buonconsiglio\, and the Historical Museum of Trento. Among the new features are the “Family Citadel” at the Caritro Foundation and many workshops and recreational activities for families and children. \nFOR INFORMATION:\nAgency for Social Cohesion\nEmail: agenzia.coesionesociale@provincia.tn.it\nMain telephone number: 0461 494110 \nFor the program and more information\, please click here.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/festival-della-famiglia/
LOCATION:Trento\, Italy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260130T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260130T183000
DTSTAMP:20261108T163131
CREATED:20260119T120421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T121245Z
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SUMMARY:ELFAC CONVENTION FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMPANIES in PIACENZA (Italy)
DESCRIPTION:The decline in birth rates and an aging population are beginning to impact local territories and businesses\, which are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain young talent. However\, there is a solution within reach: making the workplace and the region more attractive through work life balance\, gender equality\, and inclusion policies. These measures contribute to improving quality of life and supporting the life goals of young people and families—while simultaneously increasing productivity and revenue. \nThese topics will be discussed on January 30th starting at 3:00 PM in Piacenza\, at the G. Piana Congress Hall of the Università Cattolica\, during the convention titled: “NETWORKING COMPANIES. MORE FAMILY\, MORE FUTURE: Good Corporate Welfare Practices in Times of Demographic Crisis.” \nThe event is organized by ANFN (National Association of Large Families) and ELFAC (European Large Families Confederation)\, the Forum of Family Associations\, Confindustria and CNA Piacenza\, and the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Piacenza. \n“ANFN is at the forefront of driving a ‘family-friendly’ shift within the territory and the workplace\, allowing young people and families to have and raise the children they desire with peace of mind\,” says Mario Scuderi\, ANFN coordinator for Emilia Romagna. “The region feels a strong need to take action to stem the brain drain\, depopulation\, and the crisis caused by the demographic decline. We are proposing our solution: a European network of companies that place family well-being at the center. It is good for employees\, but it is also good for businesses\, which see an increase in production and earnings.” \nSilvia Cipelli\, ANFN Piacenza coordinator\, emphasizes that in Piacenza\, ANFN has successfully involved public administration\, civil society\, the economic sector\, and the University in the discussion: “A great opportunity to practically address the theme of family policies and the future of the territory.” \nRegina Maroncelli\, Elfac Vice President\, underlines:“Large families associations can drive the change in Europe\, in municipalities and companies where the urgency to build a better future is the greatest. Elfac is there\, at their side.” \nThe convention\, organized ahead of the launch of the European Network of Family-Friendly Companies on February 11\, 2026\, in Brussels\, aims to present practical examples of corporate welfare. These practices improve employees’ quality of life and contribute to the growth of social capital both locally and within the company\, following the spirit of an international network capable of generating innovation\, development\, and new opportunities. \nParticipation is free and open to all\, particularly to companies\, public administrators\, and families. Registration via Eventbrite is recommended  https://www.eventbrite.com/organizations/events \n\n \nPROGRAM\n14:30 – WELCOME AND REGISTRATION \n15:00 – INSTITUTIONAL GREETINGS / OPENING REMARKS \n\nMarco Allena\, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Law\, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Piacenza Campus)\nNicoletta Corvi\, Councilor for Welfare and Family Policies\, Municipality of Piacenza\nAlfredo Caltabiano\, President\, National Association of Large Families (Associazione Nazionale Famiglie Numerose)\nAntonio Schillani\, President\, Forum of Family Associations of Piacenza\n\n15:30 – “NETWORKED COMPANIES” PROJECT (PROGETTO AZIENDE IN RETE) \n\nFrancesco Timpano Full Professor\, Università Cattolica of Piacenza “The role of corporate welfare in companies’ social reporting”\nGabriele Zelioli Labour Consultant “What a company can do for its employees”\nRegina Maroncelli Vice President\, European Large Families Confederation “European Network of Family-Friendly Companies: Why family welfare pays off for businesses”\n\n16:15 – BEST PRACTICES: STORIES OF COMPANIES INVESTING IN EMPLOYEE’S WELL-BEING \n\nPaola Bardasi\, General Director\, AUSL Piacenza (Local Health Authority)\nAnna Cattaneo and Alessia Pezzotta\, Sustainability Manager and HR Specialist\, Plastik SPA\nMario Spezia\, President\, Con.Coop.ar and Coop. San Martino (Workers’ Cooperative of Piacenza)\nFilippo Gasparini\, President\, Agripiacenza Latte Consortium\n\n17:00 – ROUND TABLE: THE DEMOGRAPHIC CHALLENGE AND THE LOCAL TERRITORY \n\nNicoletta Corvi\, Councilor for Welfare and Family Policies\, Municipality of Piacenza\nCristina Crenna\, President\, CNA Piacenza (National Confederation of Crafts and Small and Medium Enterprises)\nMaria Angela Spezia\, Vice President\, Confindustria Piacenza\nMario Lucenti\, Director\, Compagnia delle Opere Emilia\nGuido Picozzi\, Executive Director\, BNI Piacenza\nFrancesco Bighi\, Trade Union Representative\, UIL Piacenza\nMichele Vaghini\, Trade Union Representative\, CISL Piacenza\nIvo Bussacchini\, Trade Union Representative\, CGIL Piacenza\n\n18:15 – CLOSING REMARKS \n\n\nRegina Maroncelli \n\n\n18:30 – APERITIF
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/elfac-convention-for-family-friendly-companies-in-piacenza/
LOCATION:Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Piacenza.\, Via Emilia Parmense\, 84\, Piacenza PC\, Emilia-Romagna\, 29122\, Italy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260211T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260211T170000
DTSTAMP:20261108T163131
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SUMMARY:5TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF THE EUROPEAN NETWORK OF FAMILY- FRIENDLY MUNICIPALITIES
DESCRIPTION:FREE TO STAY\, FAMILY AND COHESION POLICIES FOR TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT \n\n\n\nCreating inclusive\, welcoming\, and cohesive policies for community development is a core pillar of a family-friendly Europe. \n\n\n\nWe are looking to hear about best practices in your municipality at the 5th European Congress of the European Network of family-friendly Municipalities\, which is set to take place in the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in Brussels\, Belgium\, on 11 February 2026. \n\n\n\nIf your municipality would like to present a good practice in the Congress\, please let us know as soon as possible at info@elfac.org. \nREGISTRATION IS OPENED HERE\n  \n\n\n\nWednesday 11 February 2026 \nBRUSSELS\, COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS\, ROOM JDE 51  \nFrom 9:30am to 17:00pm \n \nDraft Program\n09:30 Welcome and registration \nModerator: Raul Sanchez\, secretary general of ELFAC \n10:00 Opening \n\nRadoslaw Waszkiewicz\, president of ELFAC\nRegina Maroncelli\, coordinator of the Family Cities Network\n\n10:10 How local family policies can improve European cohesion \n\nRaffaele Fitto\, Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms\, European Commission. \n\n10:15: Delivery of diplomas to new municipalities members \n10:30 Territorial attractiveness\, innovation and people \n\nLuciano Malfer\, Research and Family Development Manager\, Fondazione Bruno Kessler (Trento\, Italy)\n\n11:05 Cohesion policies for family friendly regions \n\nVania Freitas\, secretary general\, Assembly of European Regions (AER)\n\n11:25 Towards a resilient future of Europe: the role of municipalities in the demographic change \n\nMichał Michalski\, President\, Institute for Family and Society Studies Foundation\, (Poland)\n\n11: 45 Co-creating Work-Life Balance locally \n\nMercedes Hernandez\,  director for alliances and international relations\, Fundacion Masfamilia (Spain).\n\n12:05 Questions and answers \n12:20 Signature of the agreements between ELFAC and MasFamilia Foundation (Spain)\, and with Bruno Kessler Foundation (Italy) \n\nFamily photo with participants.\n\n12:30 Lunch \n14:00 Presentation of the European Network for Family-Friendly Companies \n\nRegina Maroncelli\, coordinator of the network\, vice president of ELFAC\nPractical case: Corporate welfare designed for families: support for parenting – Anna Cattaneo and Alessia Pezzotta\, Plastik SPA (Italy)\n\n14:30 2nd KINCS Family Friendly Settlements Expo \n\nÁrpád Mészáros\, Vice-President of KINCS Institute for Demography and Family Policies (Hungary).\n\n14:45 Presentation of local best practices from municipalities and companies \n\nTackling the housing emergency: The Calico project of co-housing – Juliette Schmetz\, Brussels capital region (Belgium).\nKraków – an open and family-friendly city. Selected solutions for strengthening the cohesion of social and migration policy and territorial development (good practices) – Malgorzata Wawrzynska\, Municipality of Krakow (Poland)\nThe Alghero Family Festival – Maria Grazia Salaris and Mauro Ledda\, Municipality of Alghero (Italy)\nYouth Communication Program – Alberto Vidal Guerrero\, Municipality of Castellon (Spain)\nDemographic Change and Territorial Cohesion: Local Family Policies in Albergaria-a-Velha – Catarina Mendes and Mariana Letra\, Municipality of Albergaria-a-Velha (Portugal)\nBest practices in family support – Municipality of Galapagar (Spain)\nEmpowering Families – The Foligno Model – Lorenzo Schiarea\, Municipality of Foligno (Italy)\n“Elefantes de Papel”: municipal program for families with children with disabilities – Mª del Carmen Portugal and Juan Octavio Sempere\, Municipality of Orihuela (Spain)\nBrașov\, a family-friendly city – Diaconu Pamela Maria\, Municipality of Brașov (Romania)\nTo be born and raised in Torres Vedras – Sílvia Silva\, Municipality of Torres Vedras (Portugal)\nLiving in a Small Mountain Village at the Beginning of the Third Millennium. Is It Still Possible? – Elisa Bolis and Diego Mosca\, Municipality of Berbenno (Italy)\n\n16:45 Questions and answers \n17:00 Conclusions
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/5th-european-congress-of-the-european-network-of-family-friendly-municipalities/
LOCATION:European Committee of the Regions (CoR)\, Rue Bellard 99\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20261108T163131
CREATED:20260220T123928Z
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SUMMARY:ELFAC TOUR: Spanish Federation of Large Families (FEFN)
DESCRIPTION:ELFAC Tour consists of a series of online meetings with our member associations\, with the aim of getting to know their best practices and learning from each other\, in order to enhance the effectiveness of our work in favour of large families. \nAll ELFAC member associations are invited to participate. \nTo receive the link to the meeting\, please register using the form below: \nREGISTRATION \nThe programme will be as follows (CET time): \n18:00 Presentation\n18:05 Activites and best practices of FEFN\n18:50 Questions and answers\n19:15 End
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/elfac-tour-spanish-federation-of-large-families-fefn/
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SUMMARY:The Future of Cities Forum
DESCRIPTION:How can Europe’s cities remain livable\, affordable\, and welcoming – for both residents and visitors? \nOn 5 March\, we’ll bring together policymakers\, city leaders\, industry experts\, and urban innovators to explore how better collaboration can shape smarter policies for Europe’s cities. The discussion will focus on urban challenges in the areas of housing\, tourism\, and quality of life – and the solutions needed to address them together. \nThis high-level event will serve as a call to action for stakeholders to join the Future of Cities Coalition\, a new pan-European initiative fostering cross-sector dialogue and practical solutions for cities across Europe. \nELFAC is one of the promoters of this coalition. Regina Maroncelli\, vicep president and coordinator of the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities\, will take part in the panel discussion: ‘Building livable and inclusive cities: How can Europe’s cities remain affordable and welcoming for both residents and visitors?‘. \nJoin the conversation. Let’s shape the cities we want to live in and visit.  \n  \n\nProgramme \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 5\, 2026\n\n\nArrival & Coffee\n9:30 AM – 10:00 AM\n\n\nWelcome by Juliette Langlais\, Director\, Public Policy and Campaigns EMEA\, Airbnb\n10:00 AM – 10:05 AM\n\n\nKeynote Speech by Pierpaolo Settembri\, Deputy Head of Cabinet for the European Commissioner in charge of Sustainable Transport and Tourism\n10:05 AM – 10:20 AM\n\n\nFireside Chat with Nathan Blecharczyk\, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer\, Airbnb\n10:20 AM – 10:40 AM\n\n\n“The Future of Cities” – Keynote Speech by Carlo Ratti\, Director of the MIT Senseable City Lab and Founding Partner of CRA-Carlo Ratti Association\n10:40 AM – 11:00 AM\n\n\nCoffee Break\n11:00 AM – 11:30 AM\n\n\nPanel Discussion: Building livable and inclusive cities: How can Europe’s cities remain affordable and welcoming for both residents and visitors?\n11:30 AM – 12:15 PM\n\n\nNetworking Lunch\n12:15 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n\n\nFor more information\, and to register for this event\, click here.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/the-future-of-cities-forum/
LOCATION:TheMerode\, Place Poelaert 6\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:Large Family Day at Riga Zoo
DESCRIPTION:This is the 4th year in a row when Latvian Large Families Association invites all large families to celebrate Large Families Day in Riga Zoo!\n\n\nCome on the 1st of May and welcome the beginning of the summer season with a colourful festive programme – educational and creative workshops\, exciting activities throughout the zoo territory\, a stage programme with performances and surprises\, as well as special moments dedicated to large families. \n\n\nOn May 1st\, the entrance ticket price for large families\, upon presentation of the “Goda ģimenes karte” (Large Family Card)\, is 15.00 EUR.\n\nThe Large Family ticket applies to two adults and all the children of the family\, provided that all family members can present a valid identity document and a valid large family certificate – Goda ģimenes karte (Latvia)\, Perekaart (Estonia)\, or Šeimos kortelė (Lithuania).The entrance ticket is valid only on 01.05.2026.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/large-family-day-at-riga-zoo/
LOCATION:Riga zoo\, Meža prospekts 1\, Ziemeļu rajon\, Riga\, LV-1014\, Latvia
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