Month 1: Community Engagement and Digital Tools Development (Preparation Phase)
The team kicks off the “Health Action” project by prioritizing community engagement. Activities include planning and organizing events to promote healthy lifestyles while actively designing digital tools for increased accessibility. Collaboration with EU organizations enriches the team’s knowledge, setting the foundation for impactful outreach strategies.
Month 2: School and Sports Club Engagement (Implementation Phase)
Contacting schools and sports clubs becomes the focus in the second month. The team initiates conversations with teachers and students, promoting healthy food choices. Simultaneously, digital tools such as surveys and marketing automation solutions are implemented for research purposes. Online cooking sessions are promoted to engage parents and inspire them to adopt healthy cooking practices.
Month 3: Online Outreach and Baseline Data Collection
Continuing online engagement with schools and sports clubs, the team shares recipes, shopping tips, and celebrates diversity. Participants are invited to fill out initial surveys, providing baseline data on their lifestyle habits. This month lays the groundwork for understanding the community’s current practices related to physical activity, nutrition, and mental health.
Month 4: Nutrition Specialist Talks and Workshop Organization
The team brings in nutrition specialists for talks in schools and sports clubs, enhancing the project’s educational component. Workshops on using the healthy lifestyle digital environment are organized, enabling participants to track progress and receive personalized advice. Community outreach is conducted to test the effectiveness of the CRM system, ensuring a seamless data collection process.
Month 5: Mid-term Evaluation and EU Collaboration
A mid-term evaluation is conducted to assess the project’s effectiveness. Online nutrition workshops are organized, and the team reaches out to EU organizations, proposing research methods and seeking collaboration with schools and sports clubs in the region. The focus is on refining strategies based on feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
Month 6: Parent Involvement and Continued Monitoring
Online nutrition workshops for schools and sports clubs intensify, with a specific emphasis on parent involvement. Regular online sessions during school hours engage parents in discussing their children’s progress. The coach monitors and coordinates activities, occasionally inviting guest speakers to enrich the learning experience.
Month 7: Targeted Nutrition Workshops for Children and Outreach
Nutrition workshops specifically targeting children in schools and sports clubs are organized. The team reaches out to international umbrella sport organizations for insights on community outreach. Initial data analysis identifies trends, allowing for the development of tailored solutions to address the unique needs and challenges of families and children in Malta.
Month 8: Educator Workshops and Community Outreach
Online workshops for schools and sports clubs, targeting educators, are organized. Community outreach continues to collect data on the relationship between healthy lifestyle habits and physical activity, nutrition, and mental health. Guest speakers share expertise in promoting healthy habits among children and young people.
Month 9: Strengthening Family Habits and Data Review
Online workshops targeting parents are conducted to enhance children’s physical activity levels and healthy habits. The team reviews collected data, analyzing the percentage of children engaging in regular exercise, transportation management, and connections between family habits and overall well-being.
Month 10: Feedback Collection and Interdisciplinary Analysis
Feedback from participants is collected to assess satisfaction with the project. Data analysis explores the relationship between children’s sports participation and academic results, social connection, and self-esteem. A comprehensive report summarizing the project’s findings and recommendations is prepared.
Month 11: Final Workshop, Infographics, and Dissemination
The team organizes a final online nutrition workshop, presenting project results and offering recommendations for maintaining a healthy lifestyle beyond the project’s duration. Infographics and visual aids are created to share findings with a broader audience. Results are disseminated through presentations and online events.
Month 12: Project Documentation and Reflection
No specific tasks are planned, allowing the team to focus on documenting results, findings, and recommendations. Project documentation, including a report, infographics, and visual aids, is prepared for stakeholders. This month serves as a reflection period, evaluating the project’s success and identifying areas for future improvement.