Sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity (PIA) are growing global health issues and evidence suggests that PIA is a key driver for cardiovascular and chronic diseases. Health and well-being of schoolchildren and teachers is not granted in many underprivileged areas of low-and-middle-income countries. The current and projected physical activity levels for neglected socioeconomic communities from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are even worse. Therefore, these children and teachers cannot achieve their full physical and cognitive potential.
KaziBantu is working to make a positive contribution, by giving teachers and learners the tools to live healthier lives. This Swiss-South African initiative aims to improve the health and well-being of teachers and learners at low-resourced primary schools in several African countries. Guided by the UNESCO Chair on ‘Physical Activity and Health in Education Settings’ (https://unesco-chair.dsbg.unibas.ch/en/home/), KaziBantu is rolling out two key projects: KaziKidz (for schoolchildren) and KaziHealth (for teachers). Attached is an overview of the KaziBantu initiative: https://youtu.be/vU2NB7yYICo
The UNESCO Chair Team, Uwe Pühse, Basel, Switzerland, Cheryl Walter, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Prof. Dr. Uwe Pühse
Head of department and section sport science
UNESCO Chair on Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings
Department of Sport, Exercise and Health
University of Basel, Switzerland
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Office location: Villa Burckhardt | Gellertstrasse 156 | 4052 Basel | Switzerland
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E-mail: uwe.puehse@unibas.ch
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