EuropeActive

At the invitation of the International Longevity Centre - UK, on July 16, EuropeActive visited Paris for the Going for Gold project's award ceremony, supported by Sanofi. Set against the backdrop of the Paris Olympics, this ceremony celebrated the top-performing countries and territories in promoting healthy ageing 🎉 EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, led the second awards ceremony, presenting medals related to healthy ageing and physical activity, and participated in a panel discussion. Kai underscored the vital role of fitness and physical activity in helping people live longer and healthier lives. He stressed the need for a long-term vision focused on prevention to tackle demographic challenges, combat NCDs, and improve quality of life. Kai also highlighted our sector’s efforts to make fitness accessible to all and the urgent need to boost physical activity levels across Europe for better health and wellbeing. Healthy individuals are the cornerstone of thriving societies and robust economies. It was wonderful to reconnect with friends and colleagues from the sector, like Nathalie Schwartz from FranceActive - FNEAPL and David Mazerot from L'Appart Fitness, and to meet new people! 🤝 We look forward to future collaboration opportunities with all stakeholders dedicated to helping people live longer, healthier, and happier lives!

"As an industry, we have a crucial part to play globally in embracing and helping everyone have as healthy a life as possible. So whether you are in Europe, Africa, Asia, or the Americas, we should globally work together to get #morepeoplemoreactivemoreoften." - David Stalker FCIMSPA, President of EuropeActive Join us in celebrating #BEACTIVEDAY and making a positive impact! 🔗 www.beactiveday.eu

Did you know that regular physical activity can add years to your life? 🌟 Join us for #BEACTIVEDAY and embrace an active lifestyle following World Health Organization's guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behavior! Just 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity per week can significantly improve your health. Plus, breaking up long periods of sitting with movement boosts your energy and mood ☺️ Every move counts! 🚴🏃 📢 Interested in organising the campaign with your club? EuropeActive can guide you through the process and provide all the support you need! 🔗 Visit www.beactiveday.eu for more info #Health #Wellbeing #Fitness #PhysicalActivity #WHO #EuropeanWeekofSport #EWOS _____________________ EUROPEAN NETWORK OF OUTDOOR SPORTS, Portugal Activo - Associação de Clubes de Fitness e Saúde, DSSV e.V., ANIF Eurowellness, Ireland Active, Česká komora fitness, Aktivní Česko, European Commission, Kai Troll, David Stalker FCIMSPA, Jana Havrdová, John Treharne, Kent Orrgren, Janosch Marx, Silke Frank, Marco Mazzanti, Veronica Telleschi, Steven Ward, Marcel Boots, Nathalie Schwartz, Katarina A., FranceActive - FNEAPL, NL Actief, RomaniaActive, Wellness Foundation, Urban Sports Club, Active Sweden, Morla Moves, 4GLOBAL PLC, Zbornica osrednjeslovenske regije, GZS

On 2 July, EuropeActive attended a World Health Organization webinar on the ‘Launch of the new global estimates of physical inactivity in adults’. The latest WHO data, now published in the The Lancet Global Health, shows nearly 1/3 adults (1.8 billion) do not meet recommended levels of physical activity - this puts people at risk of NCDs, burdens health systems and affects communities and the economy. If current trends continue, most of the countries will not meet the global target to reduce physical inactivity by 15% by 2030.   The key findings demonstrate: -   Staggering gender disparity – women are less likely to be active than men; -   60+ older adults are less active; -   Levels of physical activity differ among countries’ income levels; -   Levels of physical inactivity vary around the world.   New report is a wake-up call for more action & investment in policies that help more people to be more active, namely across six action areas:   -   Focus on women and older adults; -   Implement community-wide communication campaigns; -   Encourage employer support and promote active workplaces; -   Build a stronger workforce; -   Align resources with vision; -   Strengthen cross-government proititisation. In the webinar, Gauden Galea, Strategic Adviser to the Regional Director, Special Initiative on NCDs and Innovation, recalled that while 25% of adults in the European region are not on track to achieve the 2030 target, there is a glimmer of hope. Looking ahead to the United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs in 2025, now is the time to accelerate action on our common commitments. Our sector plays a crucial role in reversing these stats and achieving the 2030 target, reducing NCDs, promoting inclusivity, and building healthier societies.   🔍 Find out more: Lancet Global Health: https://shorturl.at/RWAHq WHO news: https://shorturl.at/8ddIC Find the data here: GHO data https://shorturl.at/MqYmQ #PhysicalActivity #Health #Wellness #NCDs #WHO #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #ActiveLiving #SustainableHealth #InclusiveHealth #PublicHealth #HealthyCommunities

On 2 July, EuropeActive had the pleasure of attending the conference on the ‘Power of Dialogue to Foster Cross-Sectoral Collaboration - Results from the Dialogical Work Erasmus+ project’ at the European Committee of the Regions. Amidst the fast-paced transformations of our societies and increasing interdependencies among sectors, authorities face challenges in ensuring the inclusivity, efficiency, and sustainability of their interventions. Enhanced cooperation and breaking down silos are crucial to addressing these issues.    Hosted by Birgitta Sacrédeus, Member of the Committee of the Region, and Maurizia Rolli, Director of Innovation in Social and Health services of the Emilia Romagna Region, the meeting gathered representatives of local authorities, professionals, civil society organisations and educational experts to discuss how to equip health, social, and other professionals with the necessary skills to foster dialogue among stakeholders and bridge communication gaps.   The discussions provided valuable insights for EuropeActive’s own work on the Erasmus+ funded project Healthy Lifestyles for Europe project (HL4EU). During the project’s 30-month duration, EuropeActive and partners will explore and promote cross-sectoral approaches to healthy lifestyles through physical activity. The consortium of leading NGOs is united to collaborate on healthy lifestyle promotion across policies and sectors with the view of tackling NCDs, of improving quality of life and well-being and, of building healthier and more sustainable societies and economies.     ✅ Follow HL4EU on LinkedIn for more updates: https://lnkd.in/ejBPEaX2 ✍️ Endorse HL4EU Call for Action on Enabling Cross-Sectoral Approaches to Healthy Lifestyles in Europe: https://lnkd.in/ee4w4N9P

Celebrating Disability Pride Month 2024 🌟 This July, we proudly celebrate Disability Pride Month, honouring the achievements and resilience of the disability community across the world. It’s a time to highlight diversity, break down barriers, and promote inclusion! 🎉 Join Us in Celebrating: Disability Pride Month 2024 focuses on the theme "We Want a Life Like Yours," emphasising the aspirations of individuals with disabilities for equal opportunities and experiences. It's a call to recognise and support their right to live full, self-determined lives. 💜 Connecting with #BEACTIVEDAY 2024: This year’s campaign emphasises making physical activities accessible for all, ensuring inclusivity in physical activity and exercise. People with disabilities often face unique challenges in accessing fitness opportunities that others do not normally perceive. ‼️ We are soon publishing an accessibility guide providing best practices on making physical activity events and services more accessible for people with disabilities, available in 9 languages! 📚 Awareness and Advocacy: Many individuals with disabilities continue to experience inequalities in physical activity, employment, education, and everyday life. It’s crucial to raise awareness and advocate for policies that promote equality and empower individuals with disabilities. Together, we can make a difference! #EuropeanWeekofSport #DisabilityPrideMonth #BEACTIVEDAY

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 In less than a month, Kai Troll, CEO of EuropeActive, will be participating in the International Longevity Centre - UK (ILC), ILC France and the ILC Europe Network, #GoingForGold awards ceremony in Paris, supported by Sanofi. This event is set to explore how countries perform in healthy ageing and prevention as we get ready for the Paris 2024 Olympics. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 ⏰ Time: 2:30pm – 6:00pm CEST 📍 Location: Maison du Danemark, Champs-Élysées, Paris Kai will be speaking on the crucial link between physical activity and life expectancy. It’s well-documented that physical activity not only contributes to a longer lifespan but also enhances the quality of life, ensuring healthier and happier years. Our sector plays a crucial role in shaping healthier societies, and this event will highlight those contributions. Join us to: - Discover the findings from the Healthy Ageing Medal Table and see how countries rank. - Celebrate the top-performing countries in healthy ageing and prevention. - Engage with experts and global health stakeholders on the importance of healthy ageing and prevention. Find out more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/e9TF7qCb Sign up to attend the event here: https://lnkd.in/ex_ricTP Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the advancements in healthy ageing! Together, we can shape a healthier, more active society. 💪🌍 #EuropeActive #HealthyAgeing #Prevention #PhysicalActivity #LifeExpectancy #Paris2024 #ILC #Sanofi #ILCFrance #ILCEuropeNetwork

EuropeActive Stands for Women’s Health and Gender Equality We attended the recent Women’s Health event organized by MEP Samira Rafaela and hosted by UN Women Brussels. The "Let’s Talk About Our Bodies" manifesto was unveiled, emphasizing that "If you don’t talk about it (a specific female health condition), it does not exist." The manifesto focuses on four key priorities: 1.⁠ ⁠Close the Gap in Women’s Health Research: Push for dedicated funding and focus on women’s unique health needs. 2.⁠ ⁠Secure Bodily Autonomy and Health Rights: Ensure women have access to accurate health information and technologies. 3.⁠ ⁠Nurture a Representative Health Workforce: Promote sex and gender studies in medical education. 4.⁠ ⁠Lead and Collaborate: Advocate for a unified EU health strategy and address health disparities. Key Messages: •⁠ ⁠MEP Samira Rafaela: "Knowing our bodies is a human right." •⁠ ⁠Commissioner Helena Dalli: "More has to be done in gender mainstreaming to increase female healthcare awareness” •⁠ ⁠Emma Lok: "We need more research, policy, and funding for women’s health." EuropeActive is dedicated to advancing these goals and improving women’s health across Europe. Join us in making a difference! 🌍💪 #WomensHealth #GenderEquality #EuropeActive #OurBodiesOurRights

🔹 Live from HLTH Europe 2024 in Amsterdam! 🔹 Our team is excited to be at HLTH Europe 2024 in Amsterdam, where health innovators from over 50 countries are gathering. Our CEO, Kai Troll along with Jennifer Halsall-de Wit, Priscilla Kazumba and Emilia Happel, are representing EuropeActive. We're participating in insightful sessions, networking with industry leaders, and discussing future collaborations to advance the health and fitness sector. Want to connect with us? Reach out directly! Let’s shape the future of health together! #HLTH2024 #EuropeActive #HealthInnovation #Amsterdam

We had a productive second #HL4EU partner meeting online where we discussed several key milestones and exciting upcoming events. Check out the below post for more information on the Call for Action, Community Building Conference, and Phase 2 Kickoff. Let's continue to work together to promote healthy lifestyles across Europe! 💪🇪🇺 #HL4EU #HealthyLifestyles #EuropeActive #CommunityBuilding #CrossSectorCollaboration #KnowledgeGathering