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Sport as a Tool of Social Inclusion

2021-1-FR02-KA152-YOU-0000038262021Mobility of young peoplefinalized
Countries: FR|IT|DE|SE|ES · Grant: €26,340
Reception and integration of refugees and migrantsInclusion of marginalised young peoplePhysical and mental health, well-being

Objectives

All partner organizations in intense mutual cooperation have organized a plan for the implementation of tasks and the achievement of goals. The aim of this youth exchange was for all youth workers (leaders and young volunteers) to be actively introduced to migration as a global societal problem but also to how sport can contribute to the promotion of peace, tolerance and diversity. By conducting an initial survey and making an evaluation of the results, the results of the evaluations indicated that the participants have the desire and motivation to participate in a project to improve their personal performance and familiarize them with migration-related issues. Due to these positive results and conclusions, all participants were actively involved even in the initial activities of this youth exchange. Participants learned about migrant issues and actively participated in sporting events promoting peace, tolerance and coexistence. The participants of this youth exchange, with their motivation and active participation, presented activities of intercultural cooperation between organizations, institutions and people of different nationalities. The participants through this activity had a great responsibility to actively participate in the youth exchange during the activities but also to organize some planned events which were part of the program and included: intercultural exchange of views and ideas, educational games for the exchange of knowledge, participation in events promoting equality in sport, video presentations, intercultural dinners, team spirit games, promotion of European cultures and values ​​of the EU, promotion of tolerance and respect, improvement of communication and cooperation skills and similar activities. Thanks to these activities, the participants were able to improve their communication skills and the active use of English during the exchange. They have been an important factor for the correct and professional implementation of the program as defined by all partner organizations. This youth exchange allowed the participants to create new friendships, new contacts and new collaborations. Participants in the youth exchange are ambassadors of peace and tolerance and are active promoters of the project. Participants worked and debated together on issues related to migration as a problem and racism and discrimination in sport as a model of attack on migrants. They actively participated in the collaboration on these topics: 1) The poor adaptation of migrants to social life and the problems they face in the new living environment. What problems do migrants face in the process of socialization and participation in active society? 2) How can NGOs become actively involved in working with disadvantaged people and can help with assistance and the organization of training courses to facilitate the adaptation of migrants in society 3) How can these animators organizations, by improving their knowledge of this youth exchange, be able to get actively involved in the work of NGOs and start helping and organizing activities for migrants? 4) What are the problematic actions of attacks and active discrimination against migrants. Usually, migrants and people of different nationalities are also actively targeted and attacked in sports. 5) How can young volunteers promote tolerance, equality and coexistence through sports activities. Active participation of young participants in sports activities to promote migrants as an integral part of society and active social life. How sport can be an ambassador for peace and tolerance. 6) Thanks to these activities, the participants had the opportunity to improve their personal performance and acquire new experiences. The youth exchange offered the opportunity to improve: participants' communication, organization and presentation skills. This youth exchange was a great opportunity for the participants to gain new experiences and take up new challenges.

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