Capacity Building Webinar: Designing and Co-Creating Policies with Older Adults for Age-Friendly Urban Communities
Outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, and social environments are domains of the World Health Organization’s holistic age-friendly agenda. To improve the quality of these domains, cities in The Netherlands, Poland and Romania aim to use age-friendly strategies and involve their citizens’ views and experiences in designing evaluation tools and policy plans. There is a need […]
SIRENE National Events
The SIRENE national events have successfully brought together our stakeholders to exchange opinions, discuss, and gain inspiration from the Social Innovation Framework developed within the project. To date, we have organised eight national events in Spain, Portugal (two), Serbia, Italy and the Netherlands (three) gathering over 380 participants from diverse sectors, including health and social care, policy and funding, housing, and community interventions.
5th SIRENE Capacity Building Webinar: “Transforming the Care for Older People: Insights from the ValueCare Project”
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming 5th Capacity Building Webinar, scheduled for July 5, 2024. This insightful session will delve into transformative strategies for improving care for older adults, featuring key insights from the ValueCare project.
SIRENE presented at the Talk Show “Let’s Talk About Primary Health Care” organized by the World Health Organization
SHINE 2Europe, SIRENE coordinator, represented by its CEO Carina Dantas, participated in the Talk Show “Let’s Talk About Primary Health Care” organized by the World Health Organization | Regional Office for Europe for Primary Healthcare on March 19th. The event focused on the theme “Unpacking Person-Centred PHC: what do people and communities really care about?”.
First SIRENE Ecosystems Workshop
The 1st SIRENE Ecosystems Workshop, held on 11th of January 2024, focused on introducing these support measures provided by the SIRENE consortium to our ecosystem of stakeholders.
A More Sustainable Coimbra: Local Organizations Unite for Environmental Health
Discover how Coimbra is taking strides towards sustainability with the OneAquaHealth and GreenerAge projects. This joint session, hosted at the iconic Old Pumping Station, united local organizations to discuss environmental health and community well-being. OneAquaHealth, funded by Horizon Europe, focuses on informed policies for urban aquatic ecosystems and human health. GreenerAge, an Erasmus+ project by SHINE 2Europe, promotes environmental literacy in adults over 55. Explore the initiatives, local alliances, and the drive for a sustainable Coimbra.
SIRENE’s 4th Expert Hub Workshop: Towards social and environmental sustainability
The 4th SIRENE Expert Hub Workshop emerged as a dynamic platform, fostering meaningful discussions about social and environmental sustainability. This collaborative ecosystem of experts and innovators propels the SIRENE project closer to its mission of creating thriving, age-friendly communities. Delve into the innovative sessions and interactive dialogues led by top experts in the field. Explore the latest findings, strategies, and insights.
SIRENE Takes the Stage at the 6th Edition of the Stress Congress
SIRENE project coordinator Carina Dantas took the spotlight at the prestigious 6th Edition of the Stress Congress, held in Bucharest, Romania, from September 28th to 30th, 2023. This event served as a platform for global experts to exchange insights and innovations in the field. Carina discussed the project’s current status, emphasizing the need to bridge social sciences, social innovation, technology, and construction. She also revealed exciting developments, including the Expert Hub and participation in the EU Week of the Regions.
SIRENE in New York: Insights from the United Nations General Assembly
Carina Dantas, SIRENE coordinator and the CEO of SHINE 2Europe, joined the COST Program delegation at the United Nations General Assembly satellite events in New York (September 12-15). She showcased the impactful work of the COST Action focused on Smart Healthy Age-Friendly Environments (SHAFE). SHAFE, initiated in 2017, has grown into a global movement with over 700 members across 51 countries, recognized as a UN Sustainable Development Goals Good Practice. Projects like SIRENE, funded by Horizon Europe and led by SHINE, extend SHAFE’s influence, promoting inclusive solutions for independent living.
SIRENE at the EU Week of the Regions | 11 October 2023
Join SIRENE on October 11, 2023, at the EU Week of the Regions for a session focused on “Entrepreneurial and Social Innovation Skills Driving Inclusion and Tackling the Innovation Divide.”
Explore European perspectives on innovation and development, boost entrepreneurial and social innovation skills, collaborate on community-based solutions, connect with experts from diverse backgrounds, and co-create solutions for sustainable, inclusive, and just communities.
In today’s evolving landscape, entrepreneurial skills like creativity, problem-solving, and community leadership are indispensable for European regions and cities. Discover how these skills drive social innovation, foster social cohesion, and create job opportunities while preparing Europe for future transitions.
