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All Healthy All Happy

2023-3-NO02-KA152-YOU-0001769852023Mobility of young peopleongoingGood practice
Countries: NO|GE|SI · Grant: €79,096
Physical and mental health, well-beingCreativity, arts and cultureCommunity development

Objectives

Our project, "All Healthy All Happy," was built on strong, long-standing connections between the participating organizations. The Norwegian and Slovenian organizations have been cooperating for years, with their founders having a personal connection spanning over 30 years. Their shared history of successful collaborations created a solid foundation for this project. The Georgian organization, highly active in the youth field, also brought valuable experience to the partnership. Over the years, they have successfully implemented several projects with the Slovenian organization and met with the Norwegian organization founders in another project years ago. This strong and trusted partnership significantly contributed to the success of our project. When we, the founders of the three organizations decided to work together, we prioritized input from our target groups. Each organization has extensive experience working with youth, empowering them through diverse educational, cultural, and health-related initiatives. Guided by their expertise and close engagement with young people, we held discussions to identify the most pressing topic relevant to all stakeholders. Together, we selected the theme of promoting healthy lifestyles—an issue they unanimously recognized as very important for today’s youth. The main objectives of our project were to: Equip young participants with the knowledge and skills to lead healthier lives, focusing on physical activity, mental well-being, and balanced nutrition. Create a platform for participants to share their cultural traditions, encouraging tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect. Encourage active citizenship by providing youth with tools and inspiration to make a positive impact within their communities. Strengthen international cooperation among the participating organizations, creating sustainable networks for future collaborations. We believe that promoting healthy lifestyles is beneficial and very important for young people in today's world. In our societies, we see a growing trend of sedentary behavior, unhealthy eating habits, and increasing rates of stress and anxiety among youth. Social media often have unrealistic standards, leading to issues of self-esteem and mental health struggles. The lack of awareness about the long-term benefits of physical activity, balanced nutrition, and mental well-being creates barriers to leading a healthier life. In our communities, we also observe that many young people lack the practical knowledge and resources to make informed choices about their health. Opportunities for outdoor activities and physical fitness are often limited, and mental health remains a difficult topic in many families and schools. Our project underlined the importance of a healthy lifestyle addressed the challenges and equipped youth with the skills and tools to adopt healthier habits. With our project "All Healthy All Happy," we wanted to inspire and empower young people to take charge of their health and well-being. Our aim was to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and give participants practical tools to include physical activity, healthy eating, and mindfulness in their daily lives. We also encouraged them to talk openly about mental health and support each other in overcoming challenges. Through intercultural exchanges, we created a space where young people could learn from each other, appreciate diversity, and build strong connections. Most importantly, we wanted to motivate them to inspire others in their communities by sharing what they learned. By the end of the project, we hoped to see them feeling more confident, making healthier choices, and becoming positive role models for others.

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