In Skopje, YOUTH ON BOARD hosted a wellness session focused on nutrition and mental health, especially the role of food and body image in shaping youth identity.
Feeding Our Bodies and Minds The workshop focused on honest conversations about eating habits, family traditions, and how health is influenced by culture and media. Workshop Goals- Promote healthy eating without stigma.
- Open conversation about mental health and body image.
- Celebrate diverse cultural relationships with food.
- Recipe Stories – Sharing traditional meals and their meaning.
- Nutrition & Emotions – Reflecting on food and feelings.
- Wellness Vision Boards – Youth created visual goals for their future well-being.
"We talked about food, but also about shame and joy. That made it different."Outputs and Legacy The group created a small recipe zine combining wellness tips and traditional meals.