Thematic: Growing your Own Food As part of our efforts to increase impact within the local community of Portugal, under the thematic “Growing Your Own Food”, we introduced the class of 5th grade to PLAYFOOD with a visited to Vivid Farms. Kids were separated into two groups. One group would go on a farm tour, guided by Raiza Rezende identifying on a map key elements of the farm: trees, floers, insects, and fruits. They had to draw on maps provided, developing direction and obs

Thematic - Climate Change and Circular Economy The workshop was designed as a participatory session that adapted complex environmental concepts into a family-friendly format. The session opened with a brief introduction using data sourced from the European Parliament and research-based graphics to establish a foundational understanding of climate change. This introductory phase was intended to bridge the gap between global statistics and the local realities of the participant

Thematic - Food Waste The second PLAYFOOD discussion panel in Greece focused on food waste reduction and introduced composting as a simple, practical solution for turning organic waste into a valuable resource . Hosted at the 3rd Public Primary School of Naoussa, the session engaged primary school children and teachers in exploring how everyday actions can contribute to protecting the environment and supporting circular food systems. Through demonstrations and hands-on activi

Thematic: Growing Your Own Food As part of the PLAYFOOD thematic focus on “Growing Your Own Food” (GYOF), a community session was organised at EB Casével School in Portugal, bringing together families, teachers, and the project team to reflect on how food production connects to both human wellbeing and planetary health. The session created a welcoming space for dialogue, encouraging participants to share experiences and explore the value of growing food at home and in school

Thematic - Climate Change and Circular Economy The first PLAYFOOD discussion panel in Greece brought together primary school children, parents, and teachers at the Municipal Library of Naoussa to explore how everyday food choices influence both personal health and the environment . Through a highly interactive and participatory format, families reflected on the importance of building healthy habits together, learning how balanced nutrition, responsible food management, and su

Thematic: Growing Your Own Food As part of the PLAYFOOD activities on “Growing Your Own Food”, primary school children visited Vivid Farms in Portugal for a hands-on learning experience in nature. Guided by the facilitators Raiza Rezende, Rodrigo Borralho e Ana Carvalho, the session introduced children to the basics of food production and regenerative agriculture, during a farm visit and a planting activity. Children first worked in the greenhouse where they planted seedlin

Open Community Day The PLAYFOOD project officially began in Portugal with a community kick-off event held at Vivid Farms in September 2025 . The gathering brought together teachers, families, and children involved in the project, creating an inspiring moment to introduce PLAYFOOD as well as RHEA as the Portuguese coordinating team alongside EB Casével School and Vivid Farms, strengthening connections between the school community and local partners. Participants joined a guide