1. Theme 5 - Promoting young people's health through non- formal education and social / youth work Key Principle(s) Non formal education can provide a good environment for the integration of young people from vulnerable groups ( no language problems) Non formal education provides opportunities to reach parents with sensitive health issues such as sexual and reproductive health –Physical activities increase physical and psychological well - being –Prevention is cheaper than treatment –Non formal education gives empowerment and creates self confidence and self esteem –Non formal education offers the pleasure of discovery ( nature, science, health)

2. Key Recommendations: For sustainable results long term funding is necessary, EU funding for projects should be complemented by long term funding Non formal education should be recognised as a resource for health education, empowerment and participation Non formal education should be integrated into formal education when addressing health issues (eg sexual health)

3. EU added-value The organization of an exchange of good practice can help Member States to adopt new strategies and address sensitive issue such as eg sexual health