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Spanish Red Cross had also the commitment of spread knowledge about non-communicable diseases (NCD) prevention and equip young people with life-saving CPR skills — and they have delivered it with:✅ 180 interactive sessions were conducted✅ Over 3 270 students gained crucial life-saving knowledge✅10 provinces covered: Barcelona, Madrid and Andalucía (Huelva, Sevilla, Málaga, Granada, Córdoba, Jaen,…

The implementation of PIA Project activities in Hungary, led by Hungarian Red Cross, has successfully come to an end, marking an important milestone in our shared efforts to promote the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among young people. Key Achievements:✅ 34 educational sessions delivered across the country✅ 1,514 students reached through interactive and engaging activities✅…

As part of the PIA Project’s implementation in Spain, a technical team member from Madrid shared their experience, highlighting challenges, community response, and key lessons learned. Check out the interview. Without a doubt, coordination was the main challenge. In Madrid, we have a large and highly specialised technical team, and strong coordination was essential for…

Celebrating two years of Prevention in Action The PIA Final Conference marked the successful conclusion of two years of joint efforts to strengthen public health and promote health literacy across communities. Held at the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, in Portugal, the event gathered representatives from all five consortium countries, bringing together experts,…

PIA Project successfully held its third Regional Event on past October 9th, bringing together partners, volunteers, and stakeholders for an enriching online session. The event highlighted key milestones and upcoming tools designed to strengthen prevention and health promotion efforts across regions. During the session, participants had the opportunity to:✅ Review the key takeaways from previous…

Slovenian Red Cross proudly presented the PIA Project at the FAEEN Conference 2025: First Aid Education European Meeting, bringing together Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies from across Europe. This event provided an excellent platform to share experiences, exchange best practices, and strengthen international cooperation in first aid education. The participation of the Slovenian Red…

PIA Project successfully held its Scientific Article Online Seminar on October 1st, 2025, bringing together partners, researchers, and stakeholders from across the health promotion and education sectors. During the session, the scientific article developed within the scope of the PIA project was presented and discussed, with a focus on its main findings, methodological contributions, and…

PIA Project proudly took part in the “Pohod ob reki, ki združuje” (“Walk by the River that Connects”), one of Slovenia’s most iconic community health events. This year’s edition gathered nearly 5,000 participants for a 13 km walk along the river—an inspiring celebration of wellbeing, community, and active living. At the PIA stand, visitors had…

PIA Project successfully held its second Regional Event on July 16th, 2025, bringing together partners, stakeholders, and colleagues from across Europe for an enriching and collaborative online session. This edition focused on the progress and results of Work Package 5 – Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, led by the Italian Red Cross, and provided an…

PIA Project has concluded its implementation activities in Slovenia, carried out by the Slovenian Red Cross. This phase achieved important results in promoting health education among young students. Key Outcomes ✅ 13 educational sessions delivered✅ Around 280 students reached✅ Target group: 14-year-old students✅ Activities implemented across 5 provinces, representing 42% of national coverage These actions…