Tag: Child-Friendly Municipality
Culture Kid Lyyli enjoyed the art amusement park – mother Julia Sundvik shares the family’s cultural adventures
Vanda Kulturkids erbjuder avgiftsfria kultur- och konstupplevelser för baby- och barnfamiljer. Det finns redan över 3000 Kulturkids!
The wellbeing of children and young people in Vantaa has improved – results of the school health survey widely improved
The recent school health survey shows that the work done in Vantaa to promote the wellbeing of children and young people is producing results. The survey’s metrics show clear improvement, although there still remains work to be done.
Register your child as a Vantaa Culture Kid – free art experiences from infancy to school age
Registered Culture Kids can access diverse and free events around Vantaa every year.
Children and young people in Vantaa feel that their health is better than before
Children and young people feel that the state of their health is good. This was found by the School Health Promotion study in spring 2025.
Children's "Perfect City" Projects Exhibition
Vantaa's children showcased their creativity and designed the future of Vantaa in a building challenge.
Children and young people hope for more places to hang out and free hobbies in Vantaa.
Children and young people long for more comfortable places to hang out in Vantaa. Schoolchildren and students presented their wish to the city officials at the Influential Day, which was held at the city hall on April 22-23, 2025
Hobby Support for Children and Youth
The hobby support for children and youth is intended for the paid, guided hobbies of 7–17-year-old children and young people from low-income families in Vantaa. The goal of the support is to ensure that all children and young people have equal opportunities to participate in recreational activities
Children's Rights Week
The City of Vantaa participates in celebrating Children’s Rights Week on November 17–23, 2025. All the children have the right to connect with their community and society, and the right to be heard. . During the week, Vantaa arranges myriad programs and events, targeted at children, the young, and
Sexual harassment of minors has become more common – cities in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area have produced a support package for those working with the youth
The results of the biennial School Health Survey show that sexual harassment of children and young people has become more common. This year, schools, educational institutions and youth centres in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area will address the phenomenon so that children and young people can learn
The City of Vantaa to receive the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities recognition
Finnish Committee for UNICEF grants the City of Vantaa the Child Friendly Cities recognition. “In two years, Vantaa has succeeded in making permanent changes in the city’s operations, as well as significant changes for children and the young,” UNICEF acknowledges.