Author: Maria Souza

July 2nd, 2024

On May 27th and 30th in Aalborg, Denmark, the YoPA Action Teams from both youth centres presented their amazing ideas and models for the local intervention created during the co-creation sessions 🇩🇰

The adolescents showcased their hard work and creativity, gathering valuable feedback from other stakeholders. The events were a huge success with everyone — adolescents, adults, and the YoPA team — sharing the excitement about the process so far. 🌟

👏 Congratulations to everyone involved!

June 19th, 2024

On May 22nd and 23rd, YoPA’s PI, Prof. Dr. Mai Chin A Paw, from Amsterdam UMC, presented the YoPA project at the kick-off of the European research project CONNECTION, led by Prof. Dr. Carla Lopes of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (Portugal). Mai’s presentation focused on two main messages:

1. Targeting System Disruption: Interventions are needed to disrupt current unequal systems and optimize local systems for healthy diets and physical activity.
2. Engaging the Real Experts: The involvement of youth with lived experience is crucial for relevant change.

Prof. Mai Chin A Paw explained the YoPA project’s approach and its alignment with these objectives, emphasizing the importance of youth participation in creating impactful interventions.

Sharing ideas and collaborating between international research projects is inspiring and crucial for the urgently needed progress in our knowledge and practice.

June 17th

YoPA co-creation sessions in Nigeria are in full speed! 🇳🇬 🚀

Since May 9th, The Ido Osun High School in Osogbo has been hosting the YoPA Action Team meetings on a weekly basis. Under the guidance of facilitators Adefunke Ogunleye and Ademola Adebisi from VARCE Nigeria, and Anita Okafor, PhD student from Redeemer’s University, 22 adolescents aged 10-14 are engaging enthusiastically in the activities and discussions.

Their excitement and dedication to join the project are a demonstration of the positive impact and potential of the YoPA initiative.

Stay tuned for more updates as they continue their journey with YoPA!

May 28th, 2024

The third YoPA newsletter was published on May 9th, including the project highlights and updates from January to April 2024.

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May 9th, 2024

In the co-creation session of April 23rd in Nieuw-West, Amsterdam, the Lumion Action Team, in collaboration with YoPA Amsterdam, showcased the power of participatory communication.

During the session, participant of the Lumion Action Team took charge of session documentation, emphasyzing their ownership and decision-making in representing the co-creation process. Instead of merely participating, they creatively documented the insightful work of the day through captivating images. From selecting relevant moments to choosing the perfect photographic angle, the Action Team members demonstrated their active involvement in every aspect of the process.

This initiative highlights the essence of co-creation in the YoPA project, empowering adolescents to shape their own narratives and take ownership of their experiences.

#YoPA #AdolescentEmpowerment #CoCreation