Welcome to the Paideiatrofi program
The Paideiatrofi program aims at preventing childhood obesity, involving local stakeholders in a sustainable way
The duration of the first phase of the program is 4 years and the participating municipalities are at its heart, through continual and focused actions targeting children and their families. The messages of the program – although based on scientific recommendations – are given in a direct, understandable and enjoyable way.
National Coordination Team
Nostus Communications & Events has undertaken the national coordination of the Paideiatrofi program in Greece, using social marketing and organizational techniques to coach local project managers and local teams.
The National Coordination Team provides continuous education and training, plans new approaches relying on group dynamics and social policies modification and provides communication and PR services on public health issues towards health professionals and the general public.
Gold Sponsor
Ferrero is the Golden PAIDEIATROFI partner and has been supporting the programme since July 2009, as part of its corporate social responsibility policy and actions.
Ferrero Group supports the EPODE methodology in all the countries where it is implemented, while at the same time it is one of the founding supporters of the EPODE European Network.
Supporters
The philosophy and actions of PAIDEIATROFI are recognized by many governmental and scientific institutions in Greece, which are supporters of the program.
Particularly important is the fact that from the beginning of its implementation, PAIDEIATROFI is under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Sport.
The Town at the heart of the program
The Town is at the heart of the initiative and at the centre of the PAIDEIATROFI program’s philosophy! The implementation of the program began with five pilot cities: Agia Paraskevi, Palaio Faliro, Argyroupoli, Aigio and Perama. Today, the PAIDEIATROFI program extends to 14 towns with the objective to reach every county of the country.
It is estimated that today the PAIDEIATROFI program affects over 2 million citizens and more than 200.000 children.
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Paideiatrofi
Read the latest news from Paideiatrofi.org and learn about the Childhood Obesity Prevention Program.
- PAIDEIATROFI actions at Elliniko-Argiroupoli The municipality of Elliniko- Argiroupoli is an active member of the PAIDEIATROFI programme and for this semester organises a series of events at local elementary schools, to raise awareness on the issue of children’s diet and physical activity. The main focus of these interactive talks is on the current theme of the programme “Fish and Seafood”. The implementation of…
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