Category: Projects

  • Mental Health, AI & Learning

    Mental Health, AI & Learning

    Proposal: Using Artificial Intelligence tools to support and mediate learning for students with math related difficulties, preventing and minimizing mental health issues.

    Proposed Implementation: 2026 to 2028

    Call: HORIZON-CL2-2025-01 – Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society – 2025

    Topic: HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-TRANSFO-08

    Type of Action: HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

    Proposed Budget: 3 850 702,80€

    Keywords: Population dynamics, aging, health and society, Social sciences, interdisciplinary, Sociology

    Objective: This interdisciplinary project brings together experts in AI, psychology, education, and policy across eight countries to understand how the timing and availability of support during digital learning influences mathematics anxiety, and to develop scalable, ethical solutions to address it.

    The project will co-design, deploy, and evaluate AI model, a generative LM interactive system and will integrate foundational research, multi-country piloting, psychological analysis, and socio-economic modelling, supported by robust ethics, governance, and dissemination strategies. FAIR-aligned datasets and AI explainability tools will ensure transparency, privacy, and reuse.

    Aligned with Horizon Europe Cluster 2 goals on educational resilience, mental health, and the Digital Education Action Plan, this project delivers new scientific insights, evidence-based policy recommendations, and an ethically grounded digital intervention with EU-wide relevance.

    Partners:

    • Liverpool John Moores University
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Wageningen University
    • Università Degli Studi Di Siena
    • Finnovaregio
    • SYNYO
    • Kepez İlce Milli Egitim Mudurlugu
    • Ibonis European Research Projects
    • Fundación Cibervoluntarios
  • Scalable Soil Health Restoration

    Scalable Soil Health Restoration

    Proposal: Scalable Soil Health Restoration and Climate Resilience through Biostimulants, Modelling, and Community Networks

    Proposed Implementation: 2026 to 2030

    Call: HORIZON-MISS-2025-05 – Supporting the implementation of the Soil Deal for Europe Mission

    Topic: HORIZON-MISS-2025-05-SOIL-07

    Type of Action: HORIZON-RIA – HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

    Proposed Budget:    3 688 792,50€

    Keywords: Soil improvement, Soil management, Soil science, ecological capsule system, Soil restoration, Salinity mitigation, Aridity resilience, Biochar engineering, Capsule material science, Digital ecological modelling.

    Objective: The overarching objective is to develop, validate, and demonstrate the ecological capsules system, an integrated soil restoration technology addressing salinity, aridity, and land degradation challenges. The project combines advances in biochar engineering, capsule material science, digital ecological modelling, and socio-economic assessment into a coherent pathway that bridges laboratory innovation with field-scale demonstration and long-term exploitation. 

    Pilot trials will be implemented in three countries, in an area of around 100 000m2, supported by harmonised monitoring protocols and FAIR-compliant data infrastructure. A predictive ecological Digital Twin will integrate field and laboratory data with socio-economic modelling to support decision-making and scaling. Outcomes include measurable improvements in soil organic carbon, salinity reduction, and biodiversity, as well as evidence-based adoption pathways aligned with EU Mission Soil KPIs. By linking technological innovation with policy-relevant impact assessment, the project directly contributes to the Mission Soil ambition of transitioning 75% of EU soils to health by 2030.

    Partners:

    • Panepistimio Dytikis Attikis
    • Scyring, Inc
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • University of Glasgow
    • Evenor Tech Sl
    • Agrinewtech Srl
    • Association Green Development and Innovation
    • Cyens Centre of Excellence
    • Periopsis Ltd
    • Cerca Trova
    • Circular Research Foundation Srl Impresa Social
    • Minds & Sparks Gmbh
    • Synyo Gmbh
    • Tech2market Spolka Z Ograniczona Odpowiedzial
    • Cluster for the Development of Start-Ups, Deep Tebg
  • Family Well-Being & Key Gender Drivers on Labour Market

    Family Well-Being & Key Gender Drivers on Labour Market

    Proposal: Advancing Labour Market Accessibility in the Mediterranean

    Proposed Implementation: 2026 to 2029

    Call: HORIZON-CL2-2025-02-TWO-STAGE – Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society – 2025 – Two-stage

    Topic: HORIZON-CL2-2025-02-TRANSFO-04-two-stage

    Type of Action: HORIZON-RIA – HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

    Proposed Budget:    3 200 000,00

    Keywords: Gender in economics, Social economics, Women and gender studies, key gender drivers, labour market, parenthood, work-life balance, career opportunities, discrimination, capacity building actions, SMEs, key drivers, family well-being, qualitative research, EEN, SDG5

    Objective: The ambition of the project is to provide evidence-based data, through a scientific and comparative in-depth study identifying key gender drivers on career outcomes among parents, analyzing how parenthood affects job opportunities, career growth and well-being and observing how these dynamics vary across countries and social groups, equipping policymakers at local, national, and EU levels with actionable insights and policy recommendations and practical tools.

    Persistent gender inequalities in the labour market will be investigated in Mediterranean regions within specific target countries of the project, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta, Turkey and Cyprus, where domestic welfare models, cultural norms and labour market segmentation reinforce gender gaps. The impact of gender asymmetries on relational and psychological well-being in the private and family sphere will also be analysed.

    The project adopts a multi-level approach: the analysis of existing EU data sources and national datasets, followed by a cross-country survey targeting working parents, a qualitative research phase showcasing case studies and capacity-building schemes addressed to SMEs.

    Recent EU data show that the EU had 32.3 million enterprises, employing 160 million persons: micro and small enterprises account for 99%, employing 77.5 million persons, i.e. almost half of the total number of all employed. The EEN Network partners involved in the project have the unique position to reach these actors, whose voice cannot be ignored.

    The project aligns with the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-25 and contributes to SDG5 and the European Pillar of Social Rights by promoting equal opportunities, work-life balance, and family well-being across Europe.

    Partners:

    • Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Unione Per la Difesa dei Consumatori APS
    • Federazione Trentina Della Cooperazione SC
    • The Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise AMT
    • Csi Center for Social Innovation Ltd
    • Passport 2 Employability International Foundation
    • INESC TEC – Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Comunicação
    • Federación de Cooperativas y de la Economía Social
    • EGE University
  • Seniors Neuropsychological Disorders Patients & EU Fundamental Rights

    Seniors Neuropsychological Disorders Patients & EU Fundamental Rights

    Proposal:  Safeguarding dementia & other neuropsychological disorders patients’ and caregivers’ rights through strategic litigation in Europe

    Proposed Implementation: 2026 to 2029

    Call: CERV-2025-CHAR-LITI – Call for proposals to promote civil society organisations’ awareness of, capacity building and implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

    Topic: CERV-2025-CHAR-LITI

    Type of Action: CERV-PJG- CERV Project Grants

    Proposed Budget: 421 359,58€

    Keywords: dementia, Strategic litigation, EU Charter, rights, neuropsychological disorders, seniors

    Objective: Seniors with dementia or other neuropsychological disorders face some of the highest risks of rights violations in the EU, ranging from unequal access to services and healthcare, to neglect, abuse, and discrimination. Despite the protection offered by the EU Charter of fundamental rights, their rights often remain unrecognized or unenforced. Caregivers, who can play a crucial role in safeguarding these rights, frequently lack adequate knowledge and support to act as advocates. Most civil society organizations working with them have not yet used the potential of strategic litigation, thus missing an important opportunity to defend and promote their rights.

    The project addresses this gap by empowering seniors with dementia or other neuropsychological disorders and their caregivers, while strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations, human rights defenders, legal professionals & practitioners, Ombuds Institutions, equality bodies & national human rights institutions to use the EU Charter for advocacy and strategic litigation.

    The project’s impact will be threefold: 

    -Empowerment and dignity for seniors with dementia or other neuropsychological disorders, who will gain accessible tools (home toolkit) and dedicated support (rights advocators) to make their voices heard.

    -Strengthened advocacy and protection by caregivers, volunteers, and professionals, who will act as “rights advocators” and ensure continuity beyond the project’s lifespan.

    -Systemic change through capacity building of organizations, institutions & professionals across Europe, making rights enforcement a shared and ongoing responsibility.

    By combining empowerment of individuals with structural capacity-building, the project will help transform awareness into action and action into systemic change, ensuring that the rights of seniors with dementia or other neuropsychological disorders are not only recognized in principle but fully enforced in practice across the EU.

    Partners:

    • Challedu Astiki Mi Kerdoskopiki Etaireia
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Koinofeles Somateio Arogis Kai Frontidas Ilikiomeel 
    • Kentro Evropaikou Syntagmatikou Dikaio Idryma 
    • Erevnitiko Idrima
    • Cooperativa Sociale Cooss Marche Onlus Societa
    • Komiteen for Sundhedsoplysning
  • Migrant & Vulnerable Group’s Health

    Migrant & Vulnerable Group’s Health

    Proposal: A Transnational Gateway for Access, Training, and Empowerment in Migrant Healthcare

    Proposed Implementation: 2026 to 2030

    Call: AMIF-2025-TF2-AG-INTE – Transnational Actions on Asylum, Migration and Integration 2025

    Topic: AMIF-2025-TF2-AG-INTE-02-HEALTH

    Type of Action: AMIF-PJG – AMIF Project Grants

    Proposed Budget: 1 779 118,96€

    Keywords: migrant health, integration, healthcare access, well-being, accessibility, health literacy, vulnerable groups

    Objective: Address the critical gap between migrants’ legal entitlement to healthcare services and their actual ability to access those services, according to the EU Action Plan on Integration and Inclusion (2021-2027) and the Pact on Asylum and Migration.

    Project has been designed on a transnational, evidence-based and participatory methodology, in order to: 

    • increase migrants’ awareness regarding their healthcare rights and accessibility to relevant services,
    • build the capacity of healthcare professionals and public officials to deliver inclusive, culturally competent and trauma-informed care
    • raise awareness of the special health needs of vulnerable groups,
    • foster transnational mutual learning and knowledge transfer by leveraging on existing tools and practices and
    • advocate for policy change, on a systemic level, finally achieving equitable access to healthcare.

    These objectives will be achieved via needs analysis which will indicate the relevant barriers. Through a co-design methodology, a series of comprehensive resources will be developed and exploited, all hosted on an accessible e-Health Learning Platform. These resources will be piloted and delivered through a series of capacity-building activities for multiple stakeholders, including migrants, healthcare professionals and public officials, resulting in a relevant policy recommendation.

    The project mobilizes a multi-disciplinary partnership, across EU member-states with varying levels of health system inclusiveness, promoting cross-border collaboration and transfer of knowledge and practice. And will involve more than 3.600 migrants and 300 healthcare professionals and public officials in 6 countries.

    Partners:

    • Ethniko Kai Kapodistriako Panepistimio Athinon
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Giatri Tou Kosmou Elliniki Antiprosopia
    • Technologiko Panepistimio Kyprou
    • Friedrich-Alexander-Universitaet Erlangen-Nuernde
    • Camara Municipal de Lisboa
    • Elliniko Forum Metanaston – EFM
    • Athens Lifelong Learning Institute Astiki Mi Kerdoel
    • Magnetar Ltd
    • I-Skills A.E.
    • Pricewaterhousecoopers Business Solutions AE
    • Centrul Pentru Promovarea Învățării Permanentero
    • Socialiniu Inovaciju Fondas
    • Institouto Anaptixis Apasxolisis
  • Mental Health Literacy for Kids

    Mental Health Literacy for Kids

    Proposal: Empowering Children with Mental Health Literacy Online

    Proposed Implementation: 2026 to 2028

    Call: CERV-2025-CHILD – Rights of the child and children’s participation

    Topic: CERV-2025-CHILD

    Type of Action: CERV-LS – CERV Lump Sum Grants

    Proposed Budget: 341 576,10€

    Keywords: Child mental health, Prevent cyberbullying, media literacy, online safety

    Objective: The project aims to address the pressing issue of mental health among adolescents aged 14-17 in the context of digitalization. It focuses on developing strategies to support teenagers’ mental well-being in the face of various challenges exacerbated by digitalization, such as cyberbullying, exposure to harmful content, and excessive screen time. 

    The initiative entails mapping good practices across four countries, bringing together psychological experts to develop training formats aimed at preparing the educational staff and youth workers to support children’s mental health, both within and beyond school environments.

    After training sessions, each partner organization is responsible for conducting local activities with parents and children to raise awareness and provide support. The project emphasizes the importance of promoting digital and media literacy skills among children and youth to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.

    Through collaborative efforts with stakeholders, the project seeks to foster a supportive environment for children’s mental health and well-being in the digital age.

    Partners:

    • Asociatia Umanista Romana
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Loesje Bitola
    • Society and Enterprise Development Institute
  • Neuropsychological Disorders, Seniors and Fundamental Rights

    Neuropsychological Disorders, Seniors and Fundamental Rights

    Proposal: Strategic Litigation to Address Seniors Rights in European Union

    Proposed Implementation:  2025 to 2027

    Call:  CERV-2024-CHAR-LITI – Promote civil society organisations’ awareness of, capacity building and implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

    Topic: CERV-2024-CHAR-LITI-LITIGATION

    Type of Action: Type of Action: CERV-PJG – CERV Project Grants

    Proposed Budget: 508 057,40€

    Keywords: Strategic Litigation, Seniors, Neuropsychological disorders, Dementia, civil society organizations, capacity building, legal professionals and practitioners, human rights defenders, EU Charter

    Objective: the project aims to promote Strategic Litigation actions and enforcement of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights to address breaches of the rights of Seniors and especially those with neuropsychological disorders. The project intends to form a community of practice to share knowledge and improve the multistakeholder cooperation and exchange of good practices among civil society organizations , human rights defenders, legal professionals and practitioners, Ombuds Institutions, equality bodies and independent human rights bodies.

    The project also wants to develop tools on how to use EU Charter for strategic litigation of Seniors, developing the organizations ability to develop a litigation strategy and communicate and advocate on fundamental rights of Seniors under the Charter. As well as conducting research on case studies, and creating an advocacy campaign with short videos and podcasts on social media workshops increasing the awareness and knowledge of the key target groups and general public of seniors’ rights under EU law.

    Partners:

    • Challedu
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Corporation for Succor and Care of Elderly and Disabled
    • Kentro Evropaikou Syntagmatikou Dikaio Idryma 
    • Erevnitiko Idrima
    • Cooperativa Sociale Cooss Marche Onlus Societa
  • Children’s Mental Health Literacy

    Children’s Mental Health Literacy

    Proposal: Empowering Children with Mental Health Literacy Online

    Proposed Implementation: 2025 to 2027

    Call:  CERV-2024-CHILD – Rights of the child and children’s participation

    Topic: CERV-2024-CHILD

    Type of Action: CERV-LS – CERV Lump Sum Grants

    Proposed Budget: 339 427,14€

    Keywords: Mental Health, Raising awareness of children and/or young people

    Objective: The project aims to address the pressing issue of mental health among adolescents aged 14-17 in the context of digitalization. It focuses on developing strategies to support teenagers’ mental well-being in the face of various challenges exacerbated by digitalization, such as cyberbullying, exposure to harmful content, and excessive screen time. 

    The initiative entails mapping good practices across four countries, bringing together psychological experts to develop training formats aimed at preparing the educational staff and youth workers to support children’s mental health, both within and beyond school environments.

    The project emphasizes the importance of promoting digital and media literacy skills among children and youth to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Through collaborative efforts with stakeholders, the project seeks to foster a supportive environment for children’s mental health and well-being in the digital age.

    Partners:

    • Asociatia Umanista Romana
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Loesje Bitola
    • Society and Enterprise Development Institute
  • AEQUITAS

    AEQUITAS

    Proposal: Preparation of the CSOs and public healthcare sector to address gender and racial biases that might arise from the wide usage of AI in order to protect and promote fundamental rights

    Implementation: 2025 to 2027

    Call:  CERV-2024-CHAR-LITI – Promote civil society organizations’ awareness of, capacity building and implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

    Topic: CERV-2024-CHAR-LITI-CHARTER

    Type of Action: CERV-PJG – CERV Project Grants

    Proposed Budget:   1 061 761,00€

    Keywords: gender and racial biases, biomedical AI, EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

    Objective: The topic of the AEQUITAS project is the gender and racial biases that have been reported in biomedical AI and which can lead to misdiagnosis and mistreatment and how they pose a threat to the fundamental rights protected by the EU Charter. The aim of the project is 3-fold:

    – to increase the capacity of the CSOs and human rights organizations in educating the public, monitoring the biases and advocating for the protection of the fundamental rights especially regarding the biomedical AI;

    – to increase the knowledge of healthcare staff from public hospitals on the biases that biomedical AI can present due to the biased data from which they were fed and to help them approach and consult these AI systems with a critical mindset;

    – to develop an AI Regulatory Model that will be used by CSOs and public hospitals in their practices;

    – to develop a European network of CSOs and public hospitals that will collaborate and support each other in the effort to raise public’s awareness on the gender and racial biases of biomedical AI and on the applications of the EU Charter;

    – to raise awareness of the EU Charter of fundamental rights and its application in the AI era;

    – to develop and distribute policy recommendations in order to advocate for the need to regulate biomedical AI.

    Partners:

    • Innovation Hive – Kypseli Kainotomias
    • Kentro Ginaikeion Meleton Kai Ereyvnon Astiki Mi K
    • Universitat Zu Koln
    • Center for the Study of Democracy
    • C.I.P. Citizens in Power
    • Moterų Informacijos Centras Asociacija Mic
    • Lobby Europeo de Mujeres en Espana LEM España
    • TIA Formazione Internazionale Associazione APS
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Technologiko Panepistimio Kyprou
    • Cyens Centre of Excellence
    • Edex – Educational Excellence Corporation Limited
    • Rite Research Institute for Technological Evolution 
    • Vucable
    • TotalEU Production

    Project Website: under development

  • Enhance Antimicrobial Resistance Diagnostic Methods

    Enhance Antimicrobial Resistance Diagnostic Methods

    Proposal: Genetic Biomarkers and Bioactive Compounds (from Plants, Bacteria, and Fungi): Enhancing Diagnostic Methods with Innovative Solutions in Healthcare Settings Related to the Growing Enhance Antimicrobial Resistance

    Proposed Implementation: 2025 to 2029

    Call: HORIZON-HLTH-2024-DISEASE-09 – Partnerships in Health 2024

    Topic: HORIZON-HLTH-2024-DISEASE-09-01

    Type of Action: HORIZON-COFUND – HORIZON Programme Cofund Actions

    Proposed Budget: 36 862 500,00€

    Keywords: Antimicrobial resistance, Antimicrobials, Bacteria, Fungi, Health determinants, Pathogen agents, Genetic biomarkers, bioactive compounds, diagnostics

    Objective: This project aims to enhance antimicrobial resistance diagnostic methods by integrating genetic biomarkers and bioactive compounds derived from plants, bacteria, and fungi. The primary objectives include advancing diagnostic precision through the identification and validation of resistance genes, utilizing bioactive compounds to improve diagnostic assays, and developing novel diagnostic tools for antimicrobial resistance detection. These solutions will be implemented in both clinical and health settings to enable proactive monitoring and timely interventions.

    To achieve these objectives, the project will develop new diagnostic assays, prototype innovative biosensors, and conduct clinical trials to validate the efficacy of these methods in real-world scenarios. The training of healthcare professionals and the creation of educational resources will further support the integration of these solutions into clinical practice. The project will also focus on ensuring the cost-effectiveness and scalability of these innovations, aligning with public health strategies for antimicrobial resistance management.

    This project aligns with the work programme by addressing the need for improved diagnostic tools to combat antimicrobial resistance. It contributes to the scientific community by advancing research on biomarkers and bioactive compounds, offering practical solutions to enhance diagnostic accuracy and support personalized treatment strategies.

    Partners:

    • İzmir Project Agency Association
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Azerbaijan Ministry of Science and Education Institute of Microbiology
    • Baku State University
    • The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology
    • Fundació Hitt
    • Istanbul Nisantasi University
    • Altınbaş Üniversitesi
    • İzmir Demokrasi Üniversitesi
    • University of Zagreb
    • University of Oradea
  • Predicting Environmental Impact on Health

    Predicting Environmental Impact on Health

    Proposal: Predicting and Informing Air and Noise Pollution and Their Impact on Health from Environmental Data

    Proposed Implementation: 2025 to 2030

    Call: HORIZON-MISS-2024-CIT-01- Changing urban spaces and mindsets to accelerate the transition to climate neutrality

    Topic: HORIZON-MISS-2024-CIT-01-02

    Type of Action:  HORIZON-RIA – HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

    Proposed Budget:    4 998 382,50€ 

    Keywords: Environmental health

    Objective: The project aims to tackle the interconnected challenges of air and noise pollution and their significant health impacts through an innovative, data-driven, and participatory approach. By integrating advanced technologies such as IoT sensors, satellite data, and citizen-enabled data collection, the project builds a dynamic knowledge graph that maps the complex relationships between environmental factors and public health. This graph serves as a foundation for actionable insights, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and advocate for evidence-based policies. 

    The project emphasizes stakeholder engagement, fostering collaboration among policymakers, urban planners, public health officials, and citizens through workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building initiatives. The project also focuses on semantic enrichment and knowledge graph evolution, ensuring the system remains scalable, accurate, and adaptable to new data. 

    Through policy briefs, white papers, and advocacy efforts, the project bridges the gap between scientific research and practical applications, promoting sustainable practices and healthier communities. The combination of cutting-edge technology with participatory approaches in a multidisciplinary context, aims to drive meaningful change at local, national, and international levels, ultimately improving environmental quality and public health outcomes and will thus actively contribute to the Zero Pollution Action plan and the achievement of Climate-neutrality.

    Partners:

    • Université de Bordeaux
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment
    • Bordeaux Metropole 
    • Kauno Technologijos Universitetas
    • Fondation de Lutte Contre le Diabète et les Maladies Non
    • University of Labe
    • Universite Cheikh Anta Diop De Dakar
    • Tiga Bilgi Teknolojileri Anonim Şirketi
    • İzmir İnovasyon Ve Teknoloji
    • Innovathink Muhendislik San Tic As
    • Dai Hoc Y Khoa Pham Ngoc Thach
    • University of Waterloo
    • Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie – Union E
    • Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche
    • Universite Assane Seck de Ziguinchor
  • Disaster Resilience, Health Emergency & Crisis Management

    Disaster Resilience, Health Emergency & Crisis Management

    Proposal: Fostering Health and Community Resilience

    Proposed Implementation:  2024 – 2026

    Call: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01- Disaster-Resilient Society 2023

    Topic: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-01

    Type of Action: HORIZON-RIA – HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

    Proposed Budget:    3 881 825,00€

    Keywords: Disaster resilience and crisis management, Health, emergency, communication

    Objective: The project aims to enhance societal resilience and support vulnerable groups, particularly during crises. The goals include developing a user-friendly application for efficient communication with vulnerable populations, organizing community resilience training, providing personalized education for disabled groups, fostering local support networks, promoting app awareness, celebrating community strengths, and implementing a rewards system.

    These objectives align with the work program theme of increasing society’s resilience and addressing vulnerable groups’ needs during crises. Measurable and verifiable, these goals focus on inclusivity, community building, and effective communication.

    Partners:

    • Istanbul Universitesi – Cerrahpasa
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Tech2market Spolka Z Ograniczona Odpowiedzial
    • Nuromedia Gmbh
    • UC Limburg
    • Institoyto Koinonikis Kainotomias Kai Synoxis
    • Aristotelio Panepistimio Thessalonikis
    • Nyugat-Pannon Terulet-Es Gazdasagfejlesztesi Sz
    • Razvojna Agencija Sotla
  • Improving Health in Alzheimer’s Patients

    Improving Health in Alzheimer’s Patients

    Proposal: Adapted Physical Activity and Awareness Training to Improve Health in Alzheimer’s Patients and Their Entourage

    Proposed Implementation: 2024 to 2026

    Call: EU4H-2023-PJ – EU4H Action Grants 2023

    Topic: EU4H-2023-PJ-04

    Type of Action: EU4H-PJG – EU4H Project Grants

    Proposed Budget:    596 289,60€

    Keywords: Alzheimer, Physical Activity Practices, Physical Activity, Health, Inequality

    Objective: Dementia is one of the most significant public health concerns in the European Union with around 10 million people living with this condition. The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to double in the next 30 years with the increase in the aging population. As a consequence, a part of the population will risk becoming dependent on carers and specific socio-medical services.

    As a result, this will increase health costs for the EU. The project’s overall objective is to contribute to prevent dependency, thus reducing the expenditure of the European healthcare system on Alzheimer disease and other neurological cognitive impairments by providing to patients who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer and/or dementia with adapted physical activity practices to help slow down the progress of the disease and manage their symptoms. 

    To achieve these objectives, actions will focus on people who have been diagnosed with dementia at a pre-symptomatic early stage and with MCI-minor cognitive impairment. First, this will be achieved through a person-centered physical activity programme with the support of functional ability training and guidelines for a healthier lifestyle. It will support 500 patients by means of 50 person-centered physical activity sessions over the course of one year across 3 European countries. 

    Second, the project aims to raise awareness on physical activity as a tool to manage neurological diseases and as a tool to prevent the progression of cognitive impairment symptoms (such as memory loss, problems communicating etc.) and to create an integrated care model for dementia patients with a 3-staged approach 1st test, 2nd evaluate and 3rd implement. The project will provide a sustainable model by constant evaluation process and sharing the results across the European member states. 

    Third, an online “Train the Trainer” programme will provide a foundation for further upskilling of health care practitioners, physical activity trainers and caregivers.

    Partners:

    • Fundacion Siel Bleu España
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Siel Bleu Ireland
    • Sport Initiative et Loisir Bleu Association
    • Alzheimer Catalunya Fundació