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Accredited project in the field of youth

2022-1-TR01-KA151-YOU-0000807012022Mobility of young people for accredited organisationsongoing
Countries: TR · Grant: €42,529

Objectives

Currently we live in the age of digitalisation, a reflection of technological progress and the emergence of the Internet, which is shaping the economy and social life. The world has seen a paradigm shift. Practices, processes, goods and services are no longer the same. Faced with this reality, it is extremely important that health and young people follow technological progress and innovation. Health is the driver of human life. A healthy person has physical and mental well-being, quality of life, high levels of productivity and the will to pursue their goals. In general, being healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is one of the steps to prevent the onset of various diseases. Therefore, as health is one of the pillars of human life, it is extremely important to inform the population, especially the younger ones, about healthy consumption habits, as well as about their health rights. The Youth Exchange "Health hand in hand with innovation" aims to combine health, technology and innovation through training and preparation of the younger generations. In other words, the Youth Exchange aims to: Make young people aware of their health and able to use technology to obtain reliable information and thus manage their health and adopt healthy lifestyles. Development of relevant digital skills so that the new generations are able to take advantage of the technological advances that have occurred in the health sector; To stimulate critical thinking, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. It is intended that young people will be encouraged to identify problems/needs in the health sector in various countries and to think of innovative and technological solutions; Awareness of the social impact of the use of health technology. The training course "The rights in health: for a healthy future" aims to achieve the following objectives by raising awareness of health rights: Increased capacity of individuals to make informed and conscious decisions on health and well-being. Health promotion and disease prevention: by learning about their rights, individuals will have the opportunity to learn about existing prevention programmes (vaccination, physical activity, etc.). Increased sense of responsibility on the part of health professionals and entities. A more informed population demands higher quality, efficiency and effectiveness from health services. Reducing inequalities in access to quality healthcare.

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