Description
The BEACON Action aims to set a new gold standard in health education for high school students across Europe. This collaborative initiative unites interdisciplinary experts and stakeholders to develop an innovative educational platform that promotes well-being, diversity, mutual respect, and understanding among students. Structured around five key groups, BEACON seeks to empower students to become informed and healthy members of a global community, capable of tackling both local and individual challenges. The initiative aspires to inspire a proactive generation of young individuals who will not only improve their own lives but also contribute positively to the well-being of their communities. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and engaging local experts to address specific local issues while maintaining a focus on global challenges, BEACON will significantly enhance health education not just in Europe, but also in other regions around the world. Through its comprehensive approach, the BEACON Action is positioned to create lasting impacts on health education and community health outcomes globally.
Action keywords
Health education - One health - Education technologies - Well-being - Global challenges
Management Committee
| Country | MC Member |
|---|---|
| Albania | |
| Albania | |
| Armenia | |
| Armenia | |
| Austria | |
| Belgium | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| Croatia | |
| Croatia | |
| Czech Republic | |
| Estonia | |
| Estonia | |
| Finland | |
| Finland | |
| France | |
| Germany | |
| Greece | |
| Greece | |
| Iceland | |
| Ireland | |
| Ireland | |
| Israel | |
| Israel | |
| Italy | |
| Latvia | |
| Latvia | |
| Malta | |
| Malta | |
| Moldova | |
| Netherlands | |
| North Macedonia | |
| North Macedonia | |
| Norway | |
| Norway | |
| Poland | |
| Poland | |
| Portugal | |
| Portugal | |
| Romania | |
| Romania | |
| Serbia | |
| Serbia | |
| Slovenia | |
| Slovenia | |
| Spain | |
| Sweden | |
| Sweden | |
| Switzerland | |
| Türkiye | |
| Türkiye | |
| United Kingdom |
Main Contacts
Action Contacts
COST Staff
Leadership
| Role | Leader |
|---|---|
| Action Chair | |
| Action Vice-Chair | |
| Science Communication Coordinator | |
| Grant Awarding Coordinator | |
| WG1 Leader | |
| WG2 Leader | |
| WG3 Leader | |
| WG4 Leader | |
| WG5 Leader |
Additional roles
| Role | Leader |
|---|---|
| Young researchers group Leader |
Working Groups
| Number | Title | Leader |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curriculum Development and Research | |
| 2 | Educator Training and Capacity Building | |
| 3 | Student Engagement and Challenge-Driven Actions | |
| 4 | Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment | |
| 5 | Legal Aspects and Standards |
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