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SOLIDARITOWN

Solidarity between cities:
Creating a more cohesive Europe

“From Christmas Traditions to Civic Action: The Power of Youth Solidarity in Europe”

GOOD PRACTICES REPORT

ABOUT SOLIDARITOWN

SOLIDARITOWN is a European project, part of the European initiative CERV (Citizenship, Equality, Rights, and Values) and supported by the European Union. Through this project, Medina de Rioseco (the project’s lead city) will collaborate with other organizations such as the Christmas Towns Network Association, the City Council of Torrejón de Ardoz, the City Council of Genoa (Italy), the National Polytechnic University of Lviv (Ukraine), the Krško Center for Entrepreneurship and Tourism (Slovenia), the City Council of Bucharest (Romania), the Se Poate Association (Romania), the City Council of Gorlice (Poland), the Autokreakja Foundation (Poland), the City Council of Seia (Portugal), the Educpro Association (Portugal), the City Council of Leuven (Belgium), and the Educshakers Association (Belgium).

The project, supported by the Christmas Cities Network since its inception, seeks to establish a series of international conferences in each of the partner cities, where young people from across Europe will discuss their commitment to civic and European values that coincide with the celebration of Christmas. In particular, solidarity and unity among different communities, the promotion of Sustainable Development Goals across the continent, and assistance to people affected by wars and other conflicts in Europe and other parts of the world. In this sense, the project aims not only to celebrate diversity and solidarity at Christmas, but also to address current challenges.

SOLIDARITY AS AN ANSWER FOR CRITICAL TIMES

TORREJÓN DE ARDOZ

The international event, coordinated by the Christmas Cities Network association and Torrejón de Ardoz City Council, was attended by representatives of cities such as Waterford (Ireland), Brno (Czech Republic), Bucharest (Romania), Braga (Portugal), Krsko (Slovenia), Medina de Rioseco (Spain), Gorlice (Poland), Genoa (Italy) and Lviv (Ukraine).

This conference was an opportunity for cities to share their best practices in relation to the organisation of Christmas projects and solidarity. Including topics such as Christmas markets, advertising campaigns, social events, digitalisation and sustainability.

Event Description Sheet- WP1

SOLIDARITY AS AN ANSWER FOR CRITICAL TIMES

KRŠKO – SLOVENIA

The Krško Center for Entrepreneurship and Tourism, as one of the partners, organized a meeting within the framework of the European Solidaritown project, which brings together partners from Spain, Portugal, Poland, Belgium, Ukraine, Italy, and Romania.

The meeting discussed solidarity, active European citizenship, and human rights. As a guide, it focused on the main theme: “Solidarity as a response to critical times” and carried out numerous activities within this framework.

Event Description Sheet- WP2

SOLIDARITY, CHRISTMAS, DIVERSITY AND MULTICULTURAL DIALOGUE IN EUROPE

GORLICE REGION – POLAND

The Autokreacja Foundation, in collaboration with the Municipality of Gorlice Community, hosted the third meeting of the „Solidaritown – Solidarity Across Towns” project. This event proved to be particularly intense and fruitful.

The meeting provided an opportunity to deepen knowledge about the region and exchange experiences on the importance of multiculturalism and solidarity in Europe.

Event Description Sheet- WP3

SOLIDARITY, VOLUNTEERING AND ACTIVE YOUTH PARTICIPATION FOR A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE

MEDINA DE RIOSECO – SPAIN

On this occasion, the content of the international conference focused on volunteering and the active participation of young people in improving quality of life.

Medina de Rioseco is a municipality and, with the same name, a quiet little town that attracts many tourists due to the extraordinary cultural heritage, history, art, and tradition of its surroundings.

Event Description Sheet- WP4

SOLIDARITY, CHRISTMAS, CULTURAL ECONOMY BASED ON TRADITIONS AND HERITAGE

BUCHAREST – ROMANIA

February 9–12, Bucharest became the meeting point for the fifth international meeting of the SOLIDARITOWN project, titled: SOLIDARITY, CHRISTMAS, CULTURAL ECONOMY BASED ON TRADITIONS AND HERITAGE, organized by the Se Poate Association.

The objectives of the meeting were:

  • Raising awareness of Europe’s cultural heritage
  •  Exploring the role of culture in fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth
  • Discussing key challenges such as rural depopulation and youth unemployment
Event Description Sheet- WP5

TOURISTIC EXEPERIENCE, CULTURAL PROJECTS BASED ON TRADITIONS AND HERITAGE, LOCAL AGENDA AND SDG’s

GENOVA – ITALY

Solidarity as an answer for critical time-International Meeting organized by the Municipality of Genova. The initiative held in Genova, organised by the Tourism Sector of the Municipality of Genova, promoted European cultural diversity and aimed to consolidate an itinerary of thematic tables and international conferences on civic engagement.

From food and wine to sport, from eco-museums to European project networks, all seasoned with international partnership proposals for the City, the meeting highlighted numerous best practices and concrete ideas presented precisely in Genova, already the European Capital of Christmas, together with the other cities of the European Christmas Cities Network at the end of the three-day meeting held at Palazzo

SOLIDARITY & EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL

BRAGA – PORTUGAL

The Braga event will focus on the intersection between environmental sustainability and solidarity, within the framework of European Union strategies. Specifically, the objectives are to:

  • Increase awareness of the European Green Deal through a solidarity-based approach.
  • Enhance participants’ understanding of the Green Deal and other key EU strategies linked to ecological and social transformation.
  • Reflect on how the ecological transition can be addressed at local level, incorporating the principles of solidarity, inclusion, and community engagement.

Solidarity Across Towns is a transnational initiative developed under the European Commission’s Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme, within the CERV-2023-CITIZENS- TOWN-NT call. With a total duration of 24 months and a budget of €169,160, the project brings together a consortium of eight entities from seven European countries (Spain, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Romania). Its main objective is to foster European solidarity through cultural exchange and the celebration of diverse local Christmas traditions as a shared expression of identity and unity in diversity.

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