The theme of the fourth meeting of this European project led by ELFAC was ‘Inclusive Growth and Family’. It took place from 30 May to 1 June 2025.
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).
Each 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…
Our 4th event in Bacau discussed 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.
The groups from the different European municipalities were arriving on Friday 30. The Italian group, which arrived earlier, had the opportunity to join a workshop in the House of Experiment.
On saturday 31 May took place the conference. Good practices from municipalities and civil society and young people debate on inclusive growth and family were part of the activites as well as interventions of experts.
After the conference, the participants participated in many activities and concerts that were organized by the municipality in the city center, with the participation of hundreds of families with children.
Sunday morning all participants from different countries went to the House of Experimenr to join some workshops on sustainable growth.
