✨ With healthy lifestyle for inclusion
🤗 Youth exchange
🗓 24.08-1.09.2024
📍 Poronin, Poland
Just returned to Cyprus, and we’re energized to keep the spirit of the With Healthy Lifestyle for Inclusion youth exchange project alive! 🌍✨
In Poland, we connected with youth from five countries to explore environmental and health awareness, sharing skills and experiences with young people from diverse backgrounds. Now, we’re bringing this inspiration back home by organizing events to promote a healthy lifestyle for all. From yoga to mental wellness, we’re sharing ways to care for both body and mind. Ready to join us in building a healthier, more inclusive community?
Project Outcomes and Impact
With Healthy Lifestyle for Inclusion achieved its goals of promoting wellness and inclusion by:
• Raising Awareness of Healthy Living: Participants reported greater knowledge and enthusiasm for healthy habits, from nutrition and exercise to mindfulness and self-care.
• Encouraging Inclusive Communities: Through cross-cultural exchange and group activities, participants fostered an inclusive environment and developed skills to bring this mindset back to their communities.
• Empowering Personal Growth: The identity workshops and reflection sessions empowered participants to embrace their individuality and recognize the importance of a positive self-image.
• Strengthening Social Connections: This exchange emphasized the value of shared experiences in building lasting friendships and networks for future collaboration.
Dissemination of Project Results
To spread the impact of With Healthy Lifestyle for Inclusion, participants and PlanBe have shared materials created during the project:
• WellBeing Video: A compilation capturing the essence of the week and the key messages about health and inclusion
• Interviews: Personal stories and reflections from participants on their experiences [Video Link]
• Knowing Yourself for Wellbeing Video: Insights from identity workshops highlighting the journey of self-discovery and personal growth
• Social Exclusion Video: An exploration of social exclusion and how healthy living can promote inclusive communities
These videos and resources aim to inspire other young people and organizations to recognize the power of wellness and inclusion in building stronger communities.
Conclusion
The With Healthy Lifestyle for Inclusion youth exchange was more than just a week of learning—it was a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and transformation. Through the dedication of Plan Be and the enthusiasm of the participants, the project successfully demonstrated how healthy lifestyles contribute to a more inclusive, understanding world. We look forward to seeing the ripple effect of this project as participants continue to champion health and inclusion in their own communities.