Call for Projects

This Call for Projects aims to identify, collect and map innovative projects that address the prevention of smoking in schools. The objective is to create an overview of practices and approaches currently implemented by organizations and institutions in the field of tobacco prevention and promotion of healthy lifestyles among children, adolescents and young people.

The mapping will serve to:
· Highlight innovative and effective projects
· Promote knowledge sharing and networking among stakeholders
· Strengthen collaboration between schools, health organizations and communities
· Inform future strategies and policies for tobacco prevention in educational settings

We are looking for proposals that:
· Develop interactive educational activities (workshops, games, role play, artistic initiatives);
· Apply innovative methodologies (theatre, peer education, etc.);
· Involve students, families and teachers in an active role;
· Are grounded in scientific evidence and include impact evaluation;
· Are replicable and scalable in multiple schools or regions.

The description of the project must focus on the following aspects:
1. Innovation and originality of the methodology
2. Impact on students and the school community
3. Sustainability and potential for replication
4. Monitoring and evaluation framework

· Non-profit organizations and associations
· Social cooperatives and community-based organizations
· Schools and school networks
· Foundations and research institutions with educational projects
· Public–private partnerships working in health and education

Interested organizations must submit their proposals by 31 January 2026 through the online application form available here.

Applications must include:
· Project description (objectives, target group, methodology, activities)
· Work plan and timeline
· Budget
· Organizational profile and information on partners involved