As we get closer to another AOECS/CYE conference, as a board we tend to reflect on the past year. As with any other year, it has had its challenges but we are grateful to see areas in which CYE keeps improving on.
Website
Launching a new refreshed look of our website in June has been a welcomed change. Whilst at this moment in time the website’s structure is the same, we aim to review what we can improve and if possible add new sections of interest.
In the long run, our website will be a wonderful tool for us to share not only CYE’s work but information related to coeliac disease and the gluten free diet.
Beat the Wheat
A great way for us to share our stories is Beat the Wheat, which has now been transformed into an online blog. It is still in its initial stages but we are confident that it will grow and reach a larger audience. The aim of this project has always been to share travel experiences, youth group news, recipes, medical articles and more.
The Editorial team is more than happy to have external contributions, any articles or stories you would like to share are welcome! You can contact the Beat the Wheat team on editors.beat.the.wheat@gmail.com.
Social Media
Our work on social media keeps reaching out to coeliacs from all over the world. It’s been a pleasure to be able to attract new coeliacs to CYE and its work!
Everyone is aware that Facebook and Instagram are great tools for us to share our content but we should also mention our Facebook Group.
CYE’s Facebook Group just keeps on growing! It has over 2,600 members ready to help coeliacs with any travelling tips. If you’re travelling and need some tips on where to find gluten free food, this is the group for you!
Summer Camp 2019
CYE Summer Camps have been around since 1999, that’s 20 years of amazing gluten free experiences! Every year brings its own wonderful experience and this year has been no different.
CYE Summer Camp 2019 was organised by AFDIAG Jeunes in Paris from the 4th to the 10th of August. The 50 participants enjoyed a week full of activities, ranging from cultural visits such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Versailles to Cooking sessions, Laser Tag Games and a lovely Gala Night.
It was a wonderful week for both the participants and the organisers themselves. A huge thank you goes to all those involved in organising this event and to the sponsors!
CYE Summer Camps are a great opportunity to meet other coeliacs and spend a full week of activities without worrying about coeliac disease. Make sure you check out our social media and website for updates on our 2020 Summer Camp, which will be held near Trieste, Italy.
What’s next?
Good question! Our first stop will be in Milan for this year’s conference. After that, another year working hard to improve CYE with the help of our delegates.
Our thanks go to all those that support us during the year to reach out to young coeliacs around the world.
Interested to join us raise more awareness on coeliac disease? Feel free to contact us!
CYE Board
James, Beatriz and Eduard