Andorra Launches New 'Move for Your Health' Edition Targeting Youth at Risk and Disabled

The Andorran government has launched a new edition of the 'Mou-te per la teva salut' initiative, focusing on youth at risk and people with disabilities through tailored interventions. Presented on Tuesday by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, the programme aims to make Andorra the first country with 100% of its population physically active by 2027, drawing inspiration from UNESCO's 'Fit for Life' framework.

Minister Mònica Bonell noted that around 80% of residents already engage in some physical activity at times, shifting efforts toward the remaining 20%. After prior actions for older adults, this year's priorities target groups historically distant from sports, including those with mental health challenges or at risk of social exclusion. "We set ourselves the challenge of identifying these groups to reach the 100% goal," Bonell said.

State Secretary for Youth and Sports Alain Cabanes outlined a new social strand with precise, individualised support, often coordinated with Social Affairs or entities. Interventions range from regular federation-led sessions to home visits for disengaged youth. "It's precise and targeted—even for just three people, it will change their lives," Cabanes emphasised, prioritising quality over numbers.

The programme promotes adapted sports via an ongoing diagnosis of disability needs, covering equipment, human support and long-term paralympic development. It spans four areas: general sports access, education, business and social inclusion. Social efforts involve specialised centres like CREI, El Cedre and collaborations such as with the Andorran Table Tennis Federation for Alzheimer's groups, offering choices from 40 national federations.

In education, from September, primary schools will introduce 3-5 minute pre-class activation routines, backed by RTVA videos featuring characters Piolet and Violeta or elite athletes. Business initiatives incorporate the sixth edition of inter-company challenges, including FitToken app contests and events at the Ordino Sports Training Centre.

The edition kicks off Saturday at the National Stadium with a family open day—the first 200 visitors receive a ball—weather permitting, or it will be rescheduled. Popular marches from previous years, which drew 1,200 participants last time, are under review.