{"id":915,"date":"2026-04-14T14:19:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reliefproject.eu\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T12:48:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:48:38","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/reliefproject.eu\/fr\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About RELIEF"},"content":{"rendered":"

About RELIEF<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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InteRvening EarLier In life for hEalthier liFestyles (RELIEF)<\/strong> is a 36-month project funded by the European Union\u2019s EU4Health programme.<\/p>\n

The project brings together experts from across Europe to reduce young people's exposure to new tobacco products like e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches.<\/p>\n

These products often use bright colors and sweet flavors to attract youth, but they carry serious health risks. Prevention must start early.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Objectives<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

The project is built on five main goals:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Map existing prevention initiatives across Europe<\/h4>

Find out what different countries are doing to control new tobacco products.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Listen to people<\/h4>

Survey students, parents, and teachers to understand their views and needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Create a digital platform<\/h4>

To host educational resources and interactive tools to help everyone learn about healthy choices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Raise awareness<\/h4>

Run workshops and events to build knowledge and skills among youth and communities regarding the risks associated with emerging tobacco products.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Inform policy<\/h4>

Turn research findings into clear guidelines and policy recommendations for lawmakers to improve public health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Who is involved<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

RELIEF brings together many different groups to ensure success:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Children & adolescents (ages 10-15)<\/h4>

The heart of the RELIEF project<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Parents & families<\/h4>

The first line of defense against tobacco use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Educators<\/h4>

Teachers who help students build resilience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Healthcare professionals<\/h4>

Doctors and nurses who provide expert advice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Policymakers<\/h4>

Decision-makers who create national and EU laws.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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CSI CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION LTD<\/h3>

Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) is a Research and Development organization, which focuses on fostering social innovation that can bring about positive change to local, national, regional, and global entities. Its multidisciplinary team includes open-minded, well-equipped researchers, entrepreneurs, project managers, trainers, and Information Technology developers who collaborate to turn ideas into impactful action. CSI has the expertise to identify emerging social needs, design tailored initiatives, and implement effective, evidence-based solutions. Through research, capacity building, digital innovation, and strategic partnerships, the organization supports communities and stakeholders in addressing complex societal challenges. Committed to sustainability and long-term impact, CSI ensures that its projects promote inclusive growth, resilience, and measurable results across diverse sectors and communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Contacts<\/h4>

Sotiris Themistokleous, Ph.D, Co-Founder \/ Director of Strategic Development<\/p>\n

sotiris@csicy.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Website<\/h4>

www.csicy.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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CYPRUS NATIONAL ADDICTIONS AUTHORITY<\/h3>

The Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC) is the supreme coordinating body in the field of licit and illicit addictive substances and pathological gambling in Cyprus. The NAAC is divided into two departments, the Policy Department and the Monitoring Department \/ National Documentation and Monitoring Centre for Drugs, and has the following responsibilities:<\/p>\n