The project equipped students with the ability to recognize and manage their emotions. They explored how communication works at the brain level, learned to hold effective conversations, resolve conflicts, and express their thoughts and feelings while respecting others. The initiative emphasized the importance of health and well-being in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It addressed issues of nutrition and lifestyle, showing their impact on individual and collective well-being, and helped shape a more aware and resilient community. Following EU recommendations on soft skills development, pupils engaged in activities that encouraged interaction across languages, histories, attitudes, values, and cultural differences. Through this, they enhanced communication skills, teamwork, problem solving, and strengthened their sense of social responsibility. Students also advanced their digital competences through online collaboration, active learning, and the use of audiovisual and interactive tools for collecting and processing information. The project provided a holistic approach to well-being and soft skills, preparing participants to better navigate both personal and social challenges.
According to WHO European Regional Obesity Report (2022), the levels of overweight and obesity in the EU population rise dramatically, particularly among children, where the estimated prevalence of overweight is around 30%, and 60% among adults. Education is essential for changing this situation. More and more people declare to have mental issues. According to WHO, World Mental Health Report: Transforming Mental Health For All (2022), suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds. A questionnaire conducted in all schools participating in this project showed that children lack knowledge on how to stay mentally and physically healthy.