The Don't (meno) PAUSE project promotes healthy lifestyle and physical activity as vital tools for enhancing well-being and fostering confidence in women navigating menopause. This is achieved through high-quality educational materials, innovative digital tools and the development of a supportive, active community.

The aim of the project is to empower menopausal women through the integration of sports science, digital innovation and community support. The project brings together partners from six countries (Croatia, the Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Italy and Ukraine) to create an inclusive environment where women can receive expert support and share experiences.

Key Deliverables. The project framework involves the creation of comprehensive educational and interactive resources:

• Digital Health Guide: A comprehensive guide addressing menopause-related challenges, providing physical and psycho-emotional health support, and promoting holistic wellness.
• Development of a comprehensive digital guide dedicated to menopause issues, physical and mental health support, and promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
• Interactive Web Platform: A user-friendly digital hub that centralizes educational resources and features real-time community engagement tools.
• Community Engagement: Structured online and offline events designed to increase physical activity, support mental health, and mitigate social isolation.
• Sustainability: Ensuring continued access to project resources beyond the Erasmus+ funding period to foster the long-term growth of the initiative.

Expected Outcomes. The primary result of the project will be the establishment of a sustainable cross-border network, engaging over 200 women and providing them with Open Educational Resources (OER). By ensuring long-term access to these materials, the project empowers women to maintain their physical and mental health independently. Ultimately, the initiative seeks to break social isolation and seamlessly integrate healthy habits into participants' daily lives.

Implementation Period: January 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028 (30 months)

Project Coordinator: Georgii LOPATENKO, Dean of the Faculty of Health, Physical Education and Sports, PhD, Associate Professor

Project Participants:

Iryna GRUZEVYCH, Deputy Dean for Research and International Affairs at the Faculty of Health, Physical Education and Sports, PhD, Associate Professor

Olena TIMASHEVA, Head of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy, PhD, Associate Professor

Kseniia LITVINOVA, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Sports and Fitness, Faculty of Health, Physical Education and Sports