On October 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) will hold their 9th Annual Global Conference on Health Promotion in China on November 21-25, 2016. Some of the most influential decision makers of today will be invited to attend this conference which focuses on: cities and human settlements, action across sectors, social mobilization, and health literacy. Bridge for Health is submitting a briefing report to the conference scientific committee on how to best incorporate youth engagement within these topics, and the conference itself. Bridge for Health hopes to encourage an increased participation and collaboration among youth and the decision makers of today.
We recognize the value of engaging youth within this transformative conversation about the conditions required for a healthy and sustainable future. It is rare to find youth, our future world leaders, seated among today’s decision makers. We hope to change that. We are calling for your help in support of this mission.
Until the end of September 2015, you can help give youth a voice through your (or your organization’s) social media platforms. We are asking you to lend your support and participate in Bridge for Health’s social media campaign #engagewithWHO that will launch the first week of September and run throughout the month. Together, we can use established social media platforms, and reach a wide range of youth. Hearing the real-life opinions of youth is integral to promote citizen engagement towards health for all.
To support #engagewithWHO campaign, please follow Bridge for Health on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (Bridge4Health). Each week, you will be asked to repost, retween, and/or regram a question regarding youth engagement/heath literacy and be sure to use the hashtag #engagewithWHO. By encouraging youth to share their thoughts and ideas, we are hoping to increase youth involvement in global conversations related to health. All responses will be used to inform and encourage youth engagement at WHO’s 9th Global World conference on Health Promotion.
Questions? Contact Katie at katie@bridgeforhealth.org
Remember you can post your idea, photos or videos and use hashtag #engagewithWHO
We look forward to hearing your voices!
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