The Global Social Prescribing Alliance (GSPA), powered by WHIS, is expanding its reach in Italy through its official volunteer chapter, WHIS Italia, strengthening community health initiatives and advancing social prescribing across the country.
Next week, WHIS Italia will share a major progress update at the III° SMIPS Public Seminar on Determinants of Environment, Wellbeing, and Health in Bologna:
📅** Date**: Saturday, 14 March 2026 �� Time: 9:00–13:00 📍 Location: Complesso del Baraccano, Sala Marco Biagi
Empowering Communities Through Social Prescribing
Social prescribing connects people to local resources support groups, wellbeing programs, and community projects helping individuals take charge of their health while building meaningful social connections.
Through WHIS Italia, GSPA is helping communities implement social prescribing effectively. Key areas of focus include:
- Community Wellbeing Projects: Initiatives to improve mental health, reduce isolation, and encourage healthy lifestyles
- Youth & Student Engagement: Supporting young leaders to develop leadership, project management, and community impact skills
- Health Partnerships & Social Prescribing Support: Collaborating with local health services, charities, and civic organizations to connect people to vital community resources
- Awareness & Advocacy: Hosting events, workshops, and campaigns to promote holistic health and social prescribing
- Global Collaboration: Sharing best practices, learning from international chapters, and contributing to WHIS global initiatives
Programs & Impact
Programs & Impact:
- WHISKids****: Promoting mental health and wellbeing for children
- WHISatWork****: Enhancing workforce wellbeing and productivity through stress management (From Surviving to Thriving)
- WHISSeniors****: Supporting healthy ageing with falls prevention and social connection (Turning Ageing Into Opportunity)
**Global Social Prescribing Alliance - **
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Artificial Intelligence in Digital Health and Social Prescribing* (2026)*
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Global Social Prescribing Workforce Development & Opportunities* (2026)*
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Prevention as an Investable Asset Class **- **Building Health, Wealth, and Sustainable Systems (2026)
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Global Social Prescribing Alliance Student Movement Playbook 2026** (We’re onboarding student chapters)**
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**Social Prescribing Day 26th March 2026 - Register your event or activity here. **GSPA Social Prescribing Day Toolkit.
Leadership Driving Local Action
**Chair **Maurizio Morini leads WHIS Italia, ensuring local voices guide initiatives while connecting with the broader GSPA network. Volunteers are empowered to take leadership roles across communications, community engagement, and project delivery.
A Global Network, Local Impact
WHIS Italia demonstrates how GSPA chapters can strengthen communities through social prescribing while linking to a global network of health innovation leaders. By building local capacity and sharing insights internationally, WHIS Italia is shaping healthier, more resilient communities across Italy.
📧** Get Involved**: Contact** info@whis.worl**d or visi[t www.whis.world
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