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19/09/2025
In Mississauga, Canada, the quest to create supportive environments for children to eat well and stay active is driven by those closest to the issue: children, families, educators and community members.
In Johannesburg, the Cities for Better Health Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative (COPI) has a new name – one that signals growing local ownership and a foundation for long-term change.
Passos para uma vida melhor (Steps to a better life) has united city sectors, reached thousands of residents with chronic disease prevention and is now recognised as a best practice in health promotion.
16/09/2025
In the heart of Colombia’s Valle del Cauca, the city of Cali is stepping into the spotlight with a new commitment to public health. As the third Colombian city to join the Cities for Better Health network, alongside Bogotá and Barranquilla, Cali is launching a grassroots initiative aimed at transforming everyday life in one of its most resilient communities.
08/09/2025
In cities around the world, health can depend on something as simple as a postcode. While some neighbourhoods have safe spaces to be active and access to healthy food, others face barriers that make healthier choices harder. These inequities do not just shape daily life – they shape futures.
05/09/2025
From Brazil to Nepal, six ambitious initiatives are rethinking the bicycle as more than just transport. These finalists in the Healthy Cycling Challenge are using bikes to connect people, reduce inequality and improve public health.
05/07/2025
Kyiv’s Kontraktova Square has seen centuries of trade and community life, but on 5 July 2025, it became something new: a pop-up urban space dedicated to health, connection and hope.
