Health
AYDEPI’s comprehensive health programs are designed to foster well-being and equip youth with skills to make informed health decisions.
Mental Health and Wellness Workshops
Our workshops are designed to support youth in managing stress, regulating emotions, and practicing self-care. By exploring topics such as mindfulness, resilience, and coping strategies, the program equips young people with tools to navigate personal challenges. Through interactive sessions with counselors, peer-sharing circles, guided relaxation exercises, and journaling activities, participants develop practical skills for emotional well-being. The workshops aim to increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and foster stronger coping abilities, empowering youth to approach life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.
The Physical Fitness and Nutrition Program promotes healthy lifestyle choices through regular exercise and nutrition education, including fitness classes, sports clinics, and meal planning. Weekly sports sessions, fitness challenges, cooking classes, and nutrition workshops aim to improve physical health, deepen nutrition knowledge, and encourage lifelong fitness habits.
The Substance Abuse Prevention and Awareness program educates youth on the risks of substance abuse and equips them with decision-making tools, featuring guest speakers, peer pressure resistance workshops, and role-play scenarios to practice refusal skills, enhancing confidence and access to supportive resources.
Sexual Health Education and Empowerment provides information on safe practices, healthy relationships, and consent, fostering informed choices and self-respect. Health educators lead workshops and discussions on relationships, and youth are connected to reproductive health resources, helping them build knowledge and responsibility.
Youth Wellness Check-Up Days, in partnership with healthcare providers, offer periodic health screenings for blood pressure, vision, dental care, and immunizations, supporting early detection and access to essential healthcare.
Lastly, Environmental Health and Community Clean-Up Initiatives connect environmental stewardship with personal well-being through activities like public area clean-ups, recycling drives, and planting native trees. These projects emphasize improving community well-being, creating green spaces, promoting physical activity, and enhancing mental health through a cleaner environment, aligning with the health thematic area. By increasing community engagement and enhancing local health conditions through environmental awareness, these programs empower youth to adopt healthy lifestyles and become active, informed members of their communities.
