Results of the European Project Healing Nature Presented at the Children’s Hospital Zagreb

23 June 2026

The results of the European project Healing Nature – Animation for Health and Well-being in Children Hospital Environments were presented at the Children’s Hospital Zagreb. Through art, animation, and augmented reality (AR), the project contributes to creating a more welcoming, engaging, and child-friendly hospital environment.

As part of the project, murals inspired by nature, play, and children’s imagination were created throughout the hospital. Young patients played a special role in the process, as their drawings became part of the artworks and animated characters. Using augmented reality technology, visitors can scan QR codes to discover hidden animals and interactive content, transforming hospital spaces into a unique and immersive experience.

The project was presented by its authors and partners from Croatia, Portugal, and Bulgaria, who highlighted the importance of art in improving the well-being of children, their families, and healthcare professionals.

More about the project: Healing Nature

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

[Project Number: 101173267]

Project is co-financed by the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

Co-funded by the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs of the Republic of Croatia. The views expressed in this release are the sole responsibility of the Croatian Association of Fine Artists and do not necessarily reflect the stance of the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs of the Republic of Croatia.

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