Building a
Healthier Belfast
for Everyone

“Our vision is that Belfast is recognised globally
as a healthy, equitable and sustainable city.”

We are part of the World Health Organization’s Healthy Cities Network. Find out more about what we do and how to get in touch with our team.

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  • 35+

    years of impact

  • Implementing Phase 8

    of the WHO Plan.

  • Better Health

    Promoting physical and mental wellbeing for all.

  • Sustainable City

    Building a greener, cleaner and more sustainable Belfast.

  • Stronger Communities

    Empowering communities and reducing inequalities.

  • Knowledge & Learning

    Sharing knowledge and developing skills together.

Healthy Cities | Belfast

Welcome to

Belfast Healthy Cities

Belfast Healthy Cities is a non-profit organisation that is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people living and working in Belfast. 

We are a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) European Healthy Cities Network, and work closely with decision makers in government departments and the public sector, as well as the voluntary and community sectors. 

Belfast Healthy Cities shapes, influences and develops healthy public policy, and promotes equity and health improvement through collaboration.

Healthy. Equitable. Sustainable.

Working together for a healthier Belfast

Our Partners

OUR MISSION

Working together for a healthier Belfast

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OUR PROGRAMMES

Five ways we Create a Healthier Belfast

Our 5 Programmes at Belfast Healthy Cities address key areas of Urban Health and Wellbeing.

Greening the City

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Community Prosperity

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Healthy Transport

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Increasing knowledge and Learning

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WHO Europe

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INSIGHTS

Knowledge. Experience. Better decisions.

We blend global knowledge with local experience to help Belfast make smarter, healthier choices for today and tomorrow.

Our Journey

Nearly four decades of creating a healthier Belfast

1988

Belfast joins the WHO Healthy Cities movement.

1988

Belfast joins the WHO Healthy Cities movement.

WORKING WITH US

Powerful change through partnership.

We work with partners who share our ambition to improve health, reduce inequalities and create lasting change across Belfast.

The Belfast Healthy Cities team brings together years of knowledge, education and experience that is truly changing how we live and work in the city.
Prof. Ruth Hunter
Queen's University Belfast
Working with Belfast Healthy Cities has transformed the city's approach to health inequalities and how we work as part of a diverse, inspiring community here.
Chris Garland
Senior Principal Pharmaceutical Officer
WE WORK TO KEEP YOU UP TO DATE

Our News

Keep up to date with the latest news, projects, events and insights from Belfast Healthy Cities and our work across the city.

Closing ceremony with the adoption of the Cork Call to Action on Climate and Health by WHO European Healthy Cities Network Summit of Mayors including Cllr Nosheen Khalid, Birmingham City Council.
More than 100 city leaders sign Cork Call to Action on Climate and Health
Mayors from 60 cities in 22 countries commit to local action as heat and climate-related deaths rise across Europe
2026 Belfast Healthy Cities | UU
New Ulster University Green Health Map launches for World Mental Health Day
Belfast Healthy Cities is launching a new Green Health Map for the UU Belfast campus area
Bursary
What can other cities teach Belfast about ending violence against women and girls?
Belfast Healthy Cities three Explorer Bursary recipients will travel this autumn to learn from approaches in other cities and bring practical ideas back to Belfast.

GET IN TOUCH

Let's make a healthier Belfast together.

General Resources

Explore our latest publications, reports, toolkits and resources supporting healthier communities.

Learn More About Us

Explore our latest publications, reports, toolkits and resources supporting healthier communities.

Teachers Resources

Explore our latest publications, reports, toolkits and resources supporting healthier communities.

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Latest news, insights, events and updates from our work.

DISCOVER BELFAST HEALTHY CITIES

Working together for a healthier Belfast.

People, communities and partners creating a healthier, more equitable and sustainable Belfast. Through collaboration, shared knowledge and action, we’re helping to improve health, reduce inequalities and create positive change across the city. Together, we’re building a Belfast where everyone has the opportunity to live well.