Cyprus

MARINA: In April I got the chance to be part of an amazing training course about body positivity and acceptance where, through our great trainers, we learned several things about body positivity and embracing our bodies in a healthy and sustainable way. Also we got the chance to see different views and stories on the topics we discussed as we were in an international environment with people from different countries and backgrounds. I really loved it and I would definitely do it again! Big thanks to Acpelia for choosing me to be partner of this project.

Froso Kleanthous: In this project, I learned many things about body acceptance . Firstly, I collaborated with other people in teams to brainstorm ideas about the topic. The cooperation we had with the others, helped me to improve and to share my ideas freely and more effectively. When it comes to the social aspect, I had the opportunity to meet new people from different countries. I also had the chance to get a taste of other countries cultures through the culture nights and that was very interesting.

Stephani Anastasiou: Another training course has been successfully completed, titled "Embracing Our Bodies: A Journey to Body Acceptance" (BODY-ACCEPT), where it took place in Pissouri, Cyprus. During this course, we learned about body positivity, body acceptance, body neutrality, and how to embrace our bodies in a healthy way. These lessons were taught through informal education and various activities prepared by our trainers. This course gave us a chance to meet people from different countries, learn about their views, and understand how they approach body acceptance. It was an amazing experience, filled with valuable knowledge and friendships that will last a lifetime. We talked about our journeys with our bodies and minds through activities like podcasts, collages, and video storytelling. This project will be remembered forever.

Nikolas Mizentzis: A fantastic experience, didn't expect less from ACPELIA. As always, the workshops and presentations were of high quality, very carefully tailored to suit the needs of this project. All facilitators and support staff knew what they were doing, and there was an amazing flow between the different workshops, as they complimented one another. Special thanks to Bobby (the support staff), for spending countless hours editing the podcast videos, to make them as good as they came out, regardless of all the difficulties he faced. And of course, thanks to Nicolas (the president)  for hosting the event in such a fantastic hotel, with a plethora of amenities to use during the breaks between sessions, along with a delicious buffet. Wow!

Marina Daniil: In April I got the chance to be part of an amazing training course about body positivity and acceptance where through our great trainers we learned several things about body positivity and embracing our bodies in a healthy and sustainable way. Also we got the chance to get to see different views and stories on the topics we discussed as we were in an international environment with people from different countries and backgrounds. I really loved it and definitely i would do it again! Big thanks to Acpelia for choosing me to be partner of this project.

Froso Kleanthous: In this project I learnt many things about body acceptance . Firstly, I collaborated with other people in teams to brainstorm ideas about the topic. The cooperation we had with the others helped me to improve and to share my ideas freely and more effectively. When it comes to the social aspect, I had the opportunity to meet new people from different countries. I also had the chance to get a taste of other countries cultures through the culture nights and that was very interesting.