YoPA - Youth-centred Participatory Action

🎥 Just released: YoPA’s 2nd official video! Watch it now: loom.ly/-DeJLX0 🌍✨ We’re celebrating an incredible 1st year of interventions—co-creating healthier, more inclusive spaces with youth and communities. Here’s to even greater impact in 2025! 🇩🇰🇳🇬🇿🇦🇳🇱 #YoPA

🎉 On Dec 4th, the Soweto Youth Council (12-17 y/o) celebrated their contributions to YoPA at Jabulani Safe-Hub! Certificates, gifts, and gratitude filled the day as the youth shared how meaningful the project is for their community’s future. 🧡 #YoPA #YouthEngagement #Soweto

YoPA was present at ISPAH 2024 Congress in Paris! 🌍 Line Madsen presented "What Works and What Doesn’t? Co-Creating Activity-Promoting Neighborhoods with Youth". The YoPA team shared their experiences and gathered ideas from global leaders to apply in the project. #ISPAH #YoPA

On July 13th, the YoPA team joined a community event at Jabulani Safe Hub in Soweto, South Africa. With ~80 community members & key stakeholders, it was an inspiring chance to connect, share, & discuss! 🌍💬 Thanks to all who participated! 🧡 #YoPA #CommunityEngagement

🤩 Adolescents from Ido Osun High School, Osogbo, Nigeria, joined a YoPA event in July to learn about the benefits of physical activity. Facilitator Adefunke Ogunleye from VARCE Nigeria led the activities, raising awareness for health and well-being. #YoPA #YouthEmpowerment

On Sept 24, YoPA team members led a panel & workshop at Europe Placemaking Week on youth-driven urban transformation with colleagues. They discussed solutions for engaging youth in urban planning. Great event & future collaborations ahead! #YoPA Read more: loom.ly/-rHYJko

🌍 Happy International Youth Day! 🎉 August 12th, recognized by the UN, celebrates the impact of young voices. At YoPA, youth empowerment is our core mission. Hear what our participants have to say about healthy living and agency! 💬👀 #YouthDay #YoPA

On May 22-23, YoPA's PI, Prof. Dr. Mai Chin A Paw, presented YoPA at the CONNECTION project kick-off, led by researchers from the University of Porto. Key messages: disrupt unequal systems for better health and involve youth with lived experience. Collaboration is key! #YoPA

📅 On May 27th & 30th in Aalborg, Denmark, YoPA Action Teams presented their ideas for local interventions. The adolescents showcased their creativity and got valuable feedback from stakeholders. A huge success for all involved! 🌟👏 #YoPA #YouthEmpowerment #CoCreation

YoPA co-creation sessions in Nigeria are in full speed! 🇳🇬 🚀 Since May 9th, 22 adolescents from Ido Osun High School, in Osogbo have been engaging in multiple participatory activities led by experienced VARCE facilitators and PhD student Anita Okafor. #yopa #cocreation

On April 23rd´s co-creation session in Nieuw-West, Amsterdam, participants showcased the power of participatory communication, taking the lead in documenting the session and creatively captured the day's insights with captivating images📸 t.ly/00F2V #YoPA 🚀

🌟 Exciting Update from Aalborg, Denmark! 🇩🇰 Phase 2 of YoPA is now underway, with the adolescents' Action Teams diving into the first creative sessions for the community intervention models. Stay tuned for their innovative initiatives! #Cocreation #YoPA🚀 #ParticipatoryResearch

📢 News Alert! 📚 YoPA's study protocol is published in the BMJ Open Access. Read the full article and learn how our participatory approach will shape tailored interventions for adolescent movement behaviours in multiple countries: loom.ly/04UISPc #ParticipatoryResearch

In January, the YoPA consortium took some time to reflect on the project’s progress in the first year. Take a look at our detailed 2023 timeline with all the executed deliverables and other important milestones. ✔️🌟 Description in the link: t.ly/MKDFK

YoPA co-creation sessions have kicked off in Aalborg, Denmark! 🚀 Teens from the youth center and the facilitator Marie Louise teamed up on a photovoice exercise to start mapping the local area. 🟢 Green frame = good for physical activity, 🔴 red frame = not so much. #Cocreation

Celebrating another successful #cocreation meeting in #YoPA! 🌟 Our regular gatherings boost collaboration as we discuss strategies for effective implementation of the co-creation process with teenagers in each community. 💡 #strategy #participatoryresearch

Meet our researchers! 🔍 "Why is it important to have an open, FAIR dataset?" 🌐 This quote features Dr. António Palmeira from the Lusófona University and CIDEFES. Check the full video in: loom.ly/eAfwiZ4 #ParticipatoryResearch #YoPAProject #CoCreation #MeetTheTeam

Meet our researchers! 🔍 "What makes the YoPA project so unique?" 🌐 This quote features Dr. Mai Chin A Paw from the Amsterdam UMC, our leading academic institution. Check the full video in: loom.ly/lP7F19I #ParticipatoryResearch #YoPAProject #CoCreation #MeetTheTeam

Meet our researchers! 🔍 "What evaluation methods we will use in YoPA and why?" 🌐 This quote features Dr. Catherine Draper, from the University of Witwatersrand. Check the full video in: loom.ly/FtecNmk #ParticipatoryResearch #YoPAProject #CoCreation #MeetTheTeam

Meet our researchers! 🔍 "How to succeed in a community-based intervention?" 🌐 This quote features Dr. Jasper Schipperijn from the University of Southern Denmark. Check the full video here: loom.ly/VIBIBsY #ParticipatoryResearch #YoPAProject #CoCreation