It is no longer enough to approach education solely in academic terms. We need to foster emotional, physical, sexual and digital literacy, empowering younger generations to become informed citizens who understand their bodies, their emotions, their rights and the risks of an increasingly connected world. Because health is not merely the absence of disease, but the ability to live life to the fullest, make autonomous choices and build one’s own path with dignity.

Investing in young people’s health through education means addressing inequalities, breaking cycles of marginalisation and equipping them with practical tools to prevent problems before they need to be treated. This is all the more urgent in a country where educational gaps and psychological distress are growing side by side, and where Generation Z is calling for greater understanding, practical tools and new ways of communicating to navigate the challenges of the present.

Through its “ Classi della Salute” project, Global Thinking Foundation responds to this call with an integrated, inclusive and innovative approach. Through workshops, creative materials, guided learning activities and the active involvement of teachers and families, health is finally addressed for what it truly is: a fundamental life skill that enables people to live freely, responsibly and with their full humanity.

In line with the Foundation’s mission, the project also focuses on preventing economic violence and financial abuse, fostering a culture of well-being that encompasses financial health. Taking care of one’s physical and mental well-being also means being able to recognise and address financial stress arising from personal circumstances, such as addiction or job insecurity, and family situations, such as over-indebtedness or domestic violence. Learning to value one’s own health is the first step towards developing resilience, autonomy and freedom of choice in every aspect of life.

The Classi della Salute project by Global Thinking Foundation aims to promote an integrated approach to well-being education for students, teachers and families, through an educational programme built around four fundamental dimensions of health: reproductive, physical, mental and digital health. Each thematic area is explored through educational materials, hands-on workshops and creative activities, with the aim of fostering awareness, prevention and a sense of responsibility.

• Reproductive Health: addressed in an inclusive and informed way, with a focus on relationship and sex education, the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), intimate hygiene, contraception and sexual rights, to promote healthy and informed relationships.
• Physical Health: promoted through nutrition education and sports activities, tackling misinformation and eating disorders while highlighting the importance of physical activity from an early age as a means of prevention and a key contributor to physical and mental well-being.
• Mental Health: fostered through strategies for managing time, stress and anxiety, and by incorporating art as a tool for self-expression and healing. The project encourages reflection on emotions, self-esteem and social relationships, with particular attention to adolescents. This strand of the project led to the creation of the documentary “Tempo per… Te”.
• Digital Health: promotes the conscious use of digital technologies by raising awareness of the risks of cyberbullying, social media and gaming addiction, and the importance of cybersecurity. It encourages a critical and responsible approach to the digital world, particularly among Generation Z.

The practical guide for teachers and families will be at the heart of the educational programme, complemented by artistic and creative tools designed to foster active learning, inclusion and intergenerational cooperation.

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Would you like to learn more or bring the project to your school?

Contact us at progettiscuole@gltfoundation.com