Don't Get Addicted to Drugs and Become Detached from Life! - Throwback: Empowering Youth Workers Against Addiction
The Erasmus+ Mobility of Youth Workers project "Don't Get Addicted to Drugs and Become Detached from Life!" (Project No. 2023-2-TR01-KA153-YOU-000168035) was implemented in Antalya, Türkiye, between 22–29 October 2024, under the coordination of Toplum Sağlığını Geliştirme Platformu.
The project brought together youth workers from Bulgaria, Georgia, Italy, Latvia, Romania, Spain, Türkiye to strengthen their competences in preventing substance addiction through non-formal education, international cooperation, and intercultural learning.
HARA Health and Sports Association proudly participated in the mobility as a partner organization, contributing to the exchange of knowledge, good practices, and collaborative learning while reinforcing its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles through sport and youth work.
Throughout the mobility, participants explored substance addiction from psychological, social, educational, and community perspectives. Through expert seminars, panel discussions, documentary and film analysis, symposiums with young people, field research, and collaborative workshops, they examined the causes and consequences of addiction while exchanging practical approaches to prevention. These activities enhanced participants' critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and facilitation skills, equipping them with innovative non-formal education methods that can be applied in their local youth work.
The mobility concluded with comprehensive reflection and evaluation activities, including Youthpass self-assessment and collaborative feedback sessions that allowed participants to recognize their personal and professional development. The knowledge, partnerships, and practical methods gained during the project continue to strengthen HARA Health and Sports Association's capacity to develop impactful international projects promoting healthy lifestyles, sport, youth participation, and substance addiction prevention through Erasmus+ cooperation and non-formal education.
