
About the Program
The Health Promoting Schools Program is a program that is accredited by the World Health Organization and other organizations specializing in the health of children and adolescents with the aim of promoting and developing a healthy and safe environment in schools that reflects positively on students’ physical, social and educational development. This program provides the standards and steps necessary to improve the school environment with a focus on the needs of the student and the challenges he faces and enhancing communication in the school community by strengthening the relationship between the educational and administrative staff, students, their parents, the local community, and the health and educational services sector, towards a healthy life for a healthy and aware generation.
Vision
A health promoting environment for children and adolescents
Objectives
Creating an environment with international standards for optimal performance for employees and students in schools in the Emirate of Sharjah
Strengthening communication between individuals, institutions, and society to achieve a healthy school environment
Improving public health levels for individuals, workers, and the community surrounding the school environment
Target Audience
Children and adolescents
Schools in the Emirate of Sharjah
Parents
Local community
Educational and administrative staff in schools