SPORT FOR UNITY

Author: superkid

  • Final conference of the Sport for Unity project

    Final Conference – Sport for Unity Project

    The final conference of the Erasmus+ Sport project “Sport for Unity and Equality – Building Bridges by Learning, Understanding and Accepting” was held on 20–21 February 2026 in Zagreb, Croatia, at the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb. The event brought together project partners and stakeholders to present the results and experiences from the implementation of the project.

    During the public conference, partners presented the main outcomes of the project and the impact of sport activities on the inclusion of migrants and refugees. The project involved more than 100 participants aged 5–30, who took part in various activities such as swimming, gymnastics, karate, yoga, plogging, skiing and ice-skating, promoting social interaction and integration through sport.

    A research poster presenting the results of the project was also introduced, highlighting the positive effects of sport on mental health, motivation, social interaction and sense of belonging among participants. The conference concluded with the presentation of the digital toolkit and dissemination activities, as well as a discussion on future initiatives that will continue to promote social inclusion through sport.

    The project demonstrated that sport can play a key role in bringing people together and building stronger, more inclusive communities.

  • Sport Bringing People Together – what we did so far

    This video was created within the Erasmus+ Sport project “Sport for Unity and Equality – Building Bridges by Learning, Understanding and Accepting.” It showcases some of the sport activities organized by project partners to promote the inclusion of refugees and migrants through sport.

    Activities include swimming, day camps, gymnastics, yoga and karate sessions, as well as winter activities organized by DSR Superkid – ice-skating and skiing schools with more than 30 children aged 5–15 participating.

    Watch the video to see what we have achieved so far through the project.

  • Project Activities in full progress across all partner countries

    Project Activities in full progress across all partner countries

    The Sport for Unity and Equality project is currently in full implementation, with practical sport activities successfully taking place across all partner countries. Each organisation is delivering programmes tailored to the needs of migrant and refugee participants, promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and community engagement through sport. 

    In Croatia, DSR Superkid has successfully completed its swimming school, organised over three weeks for both beginners and more experienced participants. The organisation works in close partnership with the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in Zagreb, through which project participants are reached and supported. Following this phase, summer day camps have begun, running five days a week and offering diverse sports and recreational activities. The camps have shown the highest level of participation so far, particularly among children of Ukrainian origin.

    Gymnastics Club Zaprešić is implementing regular gymnastics training for children, with initial participants engaged through cooperation with a high school of Graphic design and media production with Ukraine students.

    In Italy, Associazione Popoli Insieme has organised inclusive yoga sessions aimed at improving physical and mental wellbeing while creating a welcoming space for intercultural interaction among participants from diverse national backgrounds.

    In Portugal, Sport Evolution Alliance has launched weekly karate classes for young participants aged 8–17 from migrant and refugee families. These sessions combine structured physical training with opportunities to build confidence, mutual respect, and social connections.

    Together, these ongoing activities demonstrate that the project is actively building bridges between communities and using sport as a powerful tool for inclusion, participation, and social cohesion across Europe.

  • Mid-Term Transnational Meeting – Lisbon, Portugal (May 30–31, 2025)

    Mid-Term Transnational Meeting – Lisbon, Portugal (May 30–31, 2025)

    The mid-term meeting was held in Lisbon on May 30–31 and hosted by Sport Evolution Alliance. During the two-day meeting, partners reviewed the progress of activities and discussed challenges encountered in engaging migrant and refugee participants, particularly building trust with families and local communities.

    The consortium exchanged good practices and agreed on the next steps, including the development of a video documentary and a practical toolkit on organising educational workshops.

    On the second day, Associazione Popoli Insieme delivered a training session on migration topics and presented practical methods for conducting inclusion workshops for both children and adults. Partners also explored interactive tools and confirmed that each organisation will organise at least four workshops (two for children and two for sports professionals) between August and December 2025.

  • 1st Transnational Meeting – Padova, Italy (February 8, 2025)

    1st Transnational Meeting – Padova, Italy (February 8, 2025)

    The first transnational meeting took place on February 8 in Padova and was hosted by Associazione Popoli Insieme. The meeting focused on detailed planning of project activities, financial management, and the dissemination strategy.

    Partners defined the target groups and confirmed local organisations that would support the inclusion of migrants and refugees in sports activities. Responsibilities for practical training were agreed, covering different age groups and sports disciplines across partner countries.

    The Steering Committee was established, and partners discussed documentation requirements, surveys on social inclusion, and the preparation of educational workshops. The project logo and dissemination plan were also finalised.