“Active Zone Outdoor”

“Active Zone Outdoor” is a Cyprus based non for profit, non Governmental organisation established in Larnaca in 2019. Despite its recent establishment, Active Zone Outdoor is comprised of a group of young people and youth workers who have been active in the field of Outdoor the last three years as part of initiatives undertaken by different NGOs and informal groups in Cyprus. Active Zone Outdoor Specifically, the organisation aims to: 1) Promote a healthy lifestyle among young people through non-formal learning, nature and outdoor activities and sports 2) Actively engage young people in local and European level contributing to social change, protection of the environment and personal development 3) Reinforce Active Citizenship and volunteerism 4) Promote European Values through Intercultural Education 5) Support the European Ecological Network “Natura 2000” through the protection of natural areas for species of flora, fauna, birds and habitats in the area of Larnaca and generally in Cyprus. 6) Develop cooperative relationships between other institutes, federations, public bodies, sports organizations, non-governmental organizations in the local level. 7) Develop cooperative relations between European and international organizations, associations, federations, public bodies, sports organizations and non-governmental organizations The mission of the organisation is to achieve a better mental health and wellbeing of young people through active participation in the society. The organisation is already actively engaged in several local actions promoting outdoor activities, protection of the environment, volunteerism. Moreover, the organisation is cooperating voluntarily with other organisations and movements in order to promote social values such as environment, health, poverty, culture and education. Lastly, the organization aims to actively get involved in local and international projects in order a) to give opportunities to young people to acquire experiences and develop skills and competences within the European Dimension, b) to provide to the leaders training programmes as a part of their personal and professional development.