Rotterdam collaborates in European project to tackle health challenges

From January 7 to 9, 2025, Rotterdam hosted inspiring workshops and a seminar as part of the European project Healthy Regions 4 All (HR4ALL). This collaborative initiative, under the Kansen voor West program, brings together seven European partners to address a shared challenge: tackling overweight and obesity.

The partners involved in HR4ALL are the Municipality of Haderslev, Denmark, the Region of Southern Denmark, Partnerschap Overgewicht Nederland (PON), Gasol Foundation and the Municipality of Sant Boi de Llobregat from Spain, and the University Rehabilitation Institute and Murska Sobota Development Center from Slovenia.

HR4All aims to strengthen regional policy authorities on health regarding overweight/obesity, include vulnerable groups, and identify and integrate innovative solutions across partner regions. Through HR4ALL, the understanding of the project partners regarding the multifactorial dimensions of overweight and obesity is enhanced, to develop effective policy measures and actions.

The Municipality of Rotterdam, at the request of the PON, is involved as an associated policy partner in the HR4ALL project, serving as a model municipality. As the first of eight municipalities collaborating with PON, Rotterdam has played a leading role in the Dutch approach to overweight and obesity outlined in the National Prevention Agreement. On Wednesday, January 8, the Municipality of Rotterdam and its partners showcased their activities and shared knowledge and experiences, inspiring progress in the fight against obesity.

Date: January 9, 2025