NRC Kids in Focus presents The Bigger Picture – Webinar, Jan. 8
Posted: December 10, 2014
Categories: Edible Education Network / Food in the News / GoodFoodBites / Webinars
How can we more effectively engage young people in health promotion? It’s the question of the hour at the upcoming NRC KIDS in FOCUS webinar.
From the Nutrition Resource Centre (NRC):
The Bigger Picture: Lessons on Engaging and Empowering Youth in Promotion of Healthy Eating
January 8, 2015
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST
Join the creators of the The Bigger Picture, a novel California-based campaign to raise awareness of Type 2 Diabetes, as they share about ways to effectively inspire, empower, and engage young people in the promotion of healthy eating. Drawing from the experiences of the UCSF Centre for Vulnerable Populations at San Francisco Hospital and Trauma Center and Youth Speaks, you will learn how to launch an effective youth-focused campaign, including potential challenges, and innovative ways to engage youth through diverse multimedia platforms, including peer-to-peer communication, video public service announcements, and poetry.
Learning Objectives
- Provide an overview of The Bigger Picture campaign, including how it started, the impact, and future directions
- Share key learnings on starting and running an effective youth-led campaign targeted to youth
- Explore key strategies and tips on inspiring and engaging young people in the promotion of healthy eating
Register here!
Visit the NRC website to learn more about presenter Sarah Fine, check out background resources, and watch recordings of past webinars.