Heartbeat

Week 2

• —Create a list of stakeholders that can contribute with the project. Approach those who can realistically contribute to the project.
• —Creating a promotion strategy to increase the presence in the community (online campaigns, use of social media, local events and promotions)
• —Preparing workshops/sessions to be delivered in the following weeks.
• —Alignment spaces with organizations that agreed to be partners to prepare for the activities
• —Plan and create system for campaign outcome data collection.

Week 3

• —Workshop: Understanding NCDs
• —Workshop: The role of mental health in NCD prevention
• —Workshop: Understanding the impact of sleep on health
• —Start a social media challenge related to the campaign, such as a "Healthy Habit Challenge" where participants commit to a specific healthy behavior for the week and share their progress online.
• —Host small group discussions where beneficiaries can talk about their experiences, challenges, and tips for maintaining good mental and physical health. These can be informal and encourage open dialogue.

Week 4

• —Workshop: The key elements for a healthy lifestyle.
• —Physical activity: Highlight the benefits of regular exercise, types of physical activity, and how being physically active can reduce the risk of NCDs. Demonstrate basic at-home exercises and activities to keep the body healthy.
• —Nutrition: Discuss the importance of balanced diets, the role of different food groups, and the impact of unhealthy eating habits on NCDs. (tip: you can bring the partner to deliver the session)
• —Substance abuse: Address the risks associated with tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption (or general substance abuse), their impact on NCDs, and strategies for quitting or reducing consumption
• —Environmental Factors: Discuss how environmental factors such as pollution, access to green spaces etc can influence NCD risk and ways to promote a healthier environment.

Week 5

• —Understanding Mental Health: Define mental health, break down common misconceptions, and emphasize the importance of mental well-being in overall health.
• —Stress and Anxiety Management: Discuss strategies for recognizing and managing stress and anxiety, including mindfulness techniques, relaxation exercises, and seeking professional support.
• —Workshop on meditation and journaling: run a meditation session and/or discuss the importance of reading and journaling.
• —Social Connection: Highlight the importance of social support networks, healthy relationships, and community involvement for mental well-being and NCD prevention.
• —Engage participants in artistic activities, such as drawing, painting, or writing, to explore and express their emotions.

Week 6

• —Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
• —Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).
• —Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
• —Closing day with beneficiaries.
• —Debrief the impact of the project, how the beneficiaries developed, discuss about what went well and even better if and include this in the report