A Strong Start to the Healthy Living Journey

The Erasmus+ Mobility of Youth Workers project "Energize Your Body, Optimize Your Life" (Project No: 2025-1-AT01-KA153-YOU-000299912), coordinated by FI Gesundheits- und Sportverein, officially kicked off in Klagenfurt, Austria, on 7–14 September 2025. Bringing together youth workers from Türkiye, Poland, Portugal, Bulgaria, Romania, and Austria, the project aims to promote the integration of healthy lifestyle practices into youth work, strengthen international exchange of experiences, and equip youth workers with the knowledge and tools needed to encourage healthier lifestyles among young people.

On the first day of the project, participants had the opportunity to get to know one another through ice-breaking and team-building activities while attending introductory sessions on the project's objectives, the Erasmus+ programme, and the activities planned for the week. They also shared their own healthy lifestyle habits, compared good practices from their respective countries, and laid the foundation for collaborative learning. The day concluded with an evaluation session, where participants reflected on their first impressions, followed by an intercultural evening during which each country showcased its traditional clothing, music, and local cuisine, fostering intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding.🌿💪