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The impact of us

2022-1-HR01-KA152-YOU-0000529572022Mobility of young peoplefinalized
Countries: HR|RO|BG · Grant: €58,185
DisabilitiesInclusion of marginalised young peoplePhysical and mental health, well-being

Objectives

Main aim of this project was to empower young people with disabilities and enhance their personal growth through recreation and physical exercises. Specific objectives were: To increase knowledge of participants on where and how to exercise as well as how to adapt physical exercises to different categories of youth with disabilities; To support social inclusion and develop social skills of the participants; To increase confidence and self-esteem of the participants; To increase motivation of participants to actively practise physical and recreational activities; To develop language and intercultural skills as well as a sense of belonging to the European community; To promote Erasmus+ and its Inclusion and Diversity Strategy, as well as Youthpass certificate. The emotional and psychological impact that sport and physical activity can have on young disabled people are significant for their personal growth. Research (English Federation of Disability Sport, 2014.) shows that almost half (45 percent) of the physiotherapists feels that the most prominent outcomes sport and physical activity can help develop are social integration and associated social skills. In addition, around 1 in 3 of the physiotherapists felt that the health and fitness benefits, the impact on confidence and self-esteem, and the fun and enjoyment of taking part were all important reasons to encourage participation. All in all, that means that we wanted to tackle the challenges that group of young people with disabilities and fewer opportunities face in everyday life when it comes to their physical and mental wellbeing on individual, social and environmental level which was done based on the individual needs assessment of participants as well as competences and experiences of partner organisations.

Project partners (3)