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Salgın Sonrası Türkiye’de Gençlik ve Sağlık Çalıştayı

2021-1-TR01-KA154-YOU-0000212282021Youth participation activitiesfinalized
Countries: TR · Grant: €36,824
Youth policy developmentPhysical and mental health, well-beingDigital youth work

Objectives

The "Youth and Health Workshop in Turkey After the Epidemic" project aims to bring a public health perspective to young people, considering them as direct or indirect members of the health system in the country, and to raise awareness in this area. The project seeks to contribute to the future health professionals by providing a holistic perspective on health at all levels of health services. Key Highlights of the Project: Participant Selection: Young people from 7 regions of Turkey were selected to participate in the project. The project committed to covering travel, meal, and accommodation fees. Out of 266 applicants, 75 were selected, and 60 participated in the main activity, which was the workshop. Nature Camp Workshop: The main activity of the project was a 7-day workshop, bringing together young people from different regions in a nature camp. This facilitated communication and interaction among participants. Field Study: An up-to-date field study based on scientific data was conducted to support the project. The findings from this study informed the main and result activities of the project. Policy Evaluation and Production: A 7-day workshop was organized to evaluate the main activity of the project from the perspective of young people and to produce policies. The aim was to enable young participants to understand and contribute to policy development. Closing Event: The project concluded with a closing event attended by NGO managers, young participants, physicians, and journalists. This event provided a platform to showcase project outcomes and engage with stakeholders. Post-Epidemic Focus: The project focused on the post-epidemic world, aiming to enable young people to evaluate and respond to the changing landscape. It utilized digital tools to enhance accessibility and participation, especially for those disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Holistic Approach: The goals of the project ranged from promoting physical activity and healthy eating habits to strengthening social bonds and building resilience. It encouraged participants to conduct SWOT analysis and develop solution proposals in areas like health, entrepreneurship, NGOs, and policies. Group Work and Skill Development: Group work was facilitated, providing participants with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to develop solution proposals. The project aimed to create an environment for supportive relationships critical for mental health and emotional well-being. Comprehensive Objectives: The project had varied objectives related to health, education, and social development. It aimed to improve physical fitness, mental health, emotional well-being, and participants' sense of belonging to their community. Overall, the "Youth and Health Workshop in Turkey After the Epidemic" project was a comprehensive initiative addressing various aspects for the greater health, resilience, and well-being of society.

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