Promotion of healthy lifestyles through gymnastics, South Africa

Area	South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique	0 related documents in the library
Partners	Danish Gymnastics and Sports Association/ South African Gymnastics Federation
Project responsible	Mr. U. Jørgensen
Duration	October-November 2008
Project budget	DKK 1,055,250
WDF contribution	DKK 527,625
Project number	WDF08-348

Objective

The objective of the project is to promote an active and healthy lifestyle in order to prevent diabetes and HIV through workshops for children and youth and gymnastics performances.

Expected impact

• 10-12 performances and workshops held in South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique reaching 3-4,000 children and youth
• Production of a booklet/manual containing information on diabetes and HIV/AIDS 

Results to date

• The National Danish Performance Team has been nominated for the 2008 Sports Award of the Danish Ministry of Culture for the intervention 

Additional information on the project can be found here.

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