E-WALK
E-Walk encourages children to be more active by turning walking into a fun, educational, and inclusive experience. Through a mobile app with six virtual routes, participants learn about health, ecology, and culture while developing healthy lifestyle habits.
From January 2025 to December 2027 — 36 months
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Summary
E-Walk addresses the alarming lack of physical activity among children aged 9–15, a problem intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The project motivates young people to adopt healthier, more active lifestyles through a mobile app that combines physical activity, education, and inclusion.
Participants join teams to complete six virtual routes around the world, learning about ecology, history, culture, and healthy living while tracking their steps in real time.
Main Objectives
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Promote regular physical activity and healthy lifestyles among children and adolescents.
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Combine sport, education, and digital technology in an engaging way.
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Foster inclusion by encouraging mixed teams (different abilities, genders, backgrounds).
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Raise awareness about ecology, mental health, and EU values through learning content.
Partners
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Primary School Petar Preradović (Croatia)
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Escola Sant Josep (Spain)
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University of Cassino and Southern Lazio (Italy)
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Primary School Jovan Sterija Popović (Serbia)
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45th Primary School of Patras (Greece)
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Agrupamento de Escolas Santos Simões (Portugal)
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Ozel Bahcesehir Ortaokulu (Turkey)
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Mindspin Ltd (Cyprus)
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Azikus d.o.o. (Croatia)
Activities
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Development of six virtual routes combining sport and learning.
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Creation of a mobile app to track steps, display maps, and offer quizzes and facts.
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Local and international events promoting physical activity and inclusion.
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Educational content integrated into the app (health, ecology, history, sport).
Results
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A mobile app that merges physical activity, learning, and inclusion.
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Six themed routes with interactive educational content.
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Participation of over 2,000 students and community members.
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Research analysis on the impact of digital and sport-based education.
Impact
E-Walk inspires students to move, learn, and connect beyond borders.
By merging technology, sport, and education, it builds healthier, more inclusive communities and nurtures lifelong habits of wellbeing and curiosity.
Final Products
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E-Walk Mobile App
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Six Virtual Educational Routes
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Reports and Dissemination Materials
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Scientific Evaluation Study
