{"id":1115,"date":"2026-09-09T16:03:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/act4dys.eu\/?page_id=1115"},"modified":"2026-09-09T16:40:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:40:27","slug":"simulation-based-training-package","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/act4dys.eu\/es\/simulation-based-training-package\/","title":{"rendered":"Paquete de formaci\u00f3n basado en simulaci\u00f3n"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><b>Welcome to the ACT4DYS Training Package!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0This interactive, open-access resource is designed to empower young people, youth workers, and disability advocates to take action for sustainable and inclusive urban development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cities belong to everyone. 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