Past projects
Each year we coordinate and support projects and global project networks. Our expertise is project application writing and management of EU funding. We regularly share training tools for and by young Europeans.
Sustainable development
Move4Nature
Partner
2022-2023
The Move4Nature project was a 2 year long project with the objective to combine physical activity with “concrete” climate action. The project used outdoor sports (particularly hiking) as a tool to teach youth, and adults, about the importance of environmental protection and climate action.
You(th) for Sustainable Development
Coordinator
2022
The “YOU(th) for sustainable sport” project aims to inspire young people to initiate sustainable change in their communities while organizing sport events.
Sport for Sustainable Development
Coordinator
2019-2022
This international and transcontinental project united young leaders from Europe, Asia and Africa to learn, explore and contribute to the sustainable development goals using sport as a tool.
Social inclusion
Human Rights Education through Sport
Coordinator
2022
Over 100 young leaders from more than 30 countries engaged with this project. The project promoted and it still promotes understanding and advocacy of human rights, leveraging sports as a powerful medium for social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, health, well-being, and active participation
SPIDI (SPORTING INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY)
Coordinator
2020
The project promoted social inclusion, active participation, gender equality, and combat discrimination, specifically targeting young refugees' transition from childhood to adulthood.
SWING - SUPPORTING WOMEN IN ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS
Partner
2019-2022
The SWING project identified and nurtured women emerging leaders and empowered them to become real actors of change- makers and decision makers in the sport and physical activity sector.
Step in for inclusion
Coordinator
2021
30 young people from all over Europe gathered in Lisbon, Portugal to tackle the issue of exclusion of youngsters with disabilities in sport. The main aim of the project was to increase the participation of young people with disabilities in sports.
Come in
Partner
2018-2019
The project created training opportunities for coaches, educators, volunteers, youth workers and leaders in sport field at grassroots level to create integrated and inclusive sport programme with the aim to increase participation of young people with disabilities in sports.
RISE – REFUGEES INTEGRATION THROUGH SPORT
Coordinator
2019
The main goal of RISE was to fight against prejudices and discrimination of disadvantaged young people through sports while improving soft skills, knowledge and creating a positive atmosphere fostering inclusion, active citizenship and participation.
ASPIRE
Coordinator
2017-2019
ASPIRE had the main aim of offering suitable participation opportunities for refugees in and through sport, physical activity and play. This aim was achieved by the development and implementation of a training module that was informed by underpinning evidence and enhanced the skills and competences of facilitators in sport organisations how to adapt to the specific context of refugees and migrants.
VOICES FOR TRUTH AND DIGNITY
Partner
2016-2018
The project “Voices for truth and dignity – combatting sexual violence in European Sport through the voices of those affected” generated critical research data for the European sport community by listening to the voices of those that have been affected by sexual violence in sport.
Education & employability
MONITOR – MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANUAL FOR SPORT-FOR-EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMMES
Partner
2019-2021
The project was implemented based on the Employability Study’s recommendations while also developing a manual to enable (starting) youth, sport, employability and educational organisations to undertake systematic Monitoring and Evaluation.
EYVOL – EMPOWERING YOUTH VOLUNTEERS THROUGH SPORT
Partner
2019-2021
The EYVOL project provided young multipliers (youth leaders and civil society activists) and young people specialized in sport with concrete educational and training tools to be used in youth empowerment activities based on sport and for training of young sport volunteers.
SK4YS – SKILLS FOR YOU(TH) THROUGH SPORT
Coordinator
2019-2020
The Skills for You(th) through Sport (SK4YS) project was a two-year transnational initiative involving European sport, youth organizations, and educational institutions. The project aimed to raise awareness of the soft skills and competencies developed through sport and to enhance the capacity of these organizations to implement sport-based youth development programs.
STUDY ON THE CONTRIBUTION OF SPORT TO THE EMPLOYABILITY OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE EUROPE 2020 STRATEGY
Co-author
2017
The study aimed to increase knowledge on the interactions between sport, employment and youth across the EU in order to suggest improvements of EU policy in this area.
Sport diplomacy
youth in action
Coordinator
2024
Youth participation in shaping sport organisations is vital for democratic societies. While young people actively engage in sports, they lack meaningful roles in decision-making within these organisations. Addressing this disparity is crucial for a more inclusive and diverse sports community.
Youth Integrity Ambassadors Programme
Partner
2022-2024
36 young people enrolled in an educational programme and acquired knowledge and competences on management, digital tools, and values such as democracy, equality and fairness skills that support their role as ambassadors of integrity and active and responsible citizens at multiple levels.
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP THROUGH SPORT
Coordinator
2019
The event was supported by the Council of Europe through the European Youth Foundation with an aim of implementing the Council of Europe’s principles of the Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life and to further disseminate the Have Your Say! manual.
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