In recent years, the EU made significant efforts to promote and develop public health, aiming to establish its position in global health growth. The strategies developed in the EU's economic growth plan over the last decade addressed major gaps in this area, focusing primarily on promoting health in an aging Europe, protecting citizens against health threats, implementing dynamic healthcare systems, and promoting sports and physical activity as a means to enhance the physical and mental well-being of the community. However, much work remained to be done, as reports from the World Health Organization indicated that the prevalence of childhood obesity had increased by about 10 to 40% in most European countries over the past decade. The obesity epidemic caused more than 1.2 million deaths annually in Europe. Presenting figures related to overweight, the WHO highlighted that "obesity is a disease; not just a risk factor." Adding to these numbers, there were areas in our country where the population was more aged and had less access to education (a significant factor in school dropout rates) and tools for change. The Alentejo was the most aged region of Portugal, according to INE data. In 2018, the total population of Alentejo was 707.4 thousand people (according to the INE Employment Survey for 2018), with 48.2% men and 51.8% women. This was the most deserted region of the country, representing more than one-third of the national territory and only 7% of the population. It was also a region that young people tended to leave due to a lack of means and resources. The "Sports with You(th)" project aimed to help young people rediscover forms of social inclusion through sports in the village of Avis and sought solutions for building an attractive Alentejo for the youth to combat the depopulation of this region and rural areas. According to the European Union, “The principles of equity and inclusion are part of the EU's core values and are enshrined in the EU Treaties. The inclusion of people facing barriers to access or having fewer opportunities in education, training, and youth work is a fundamental objective of the Commission's initiative to create a European Education Area. The European Pillar of Social Rights establishes that ‘everyone has the right to inclusive, quality education, training, and lifelong learning.’ It is also in line with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which aims, notably, to ‘ensure inclusive, equitable, quality education, and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.’” Reflecting on inclusive practices was fundamental for building a tolerant, collaborative society that respects fundamental human rights. The project intended to contribute to a week of questioning and learning about the dimensions of inclusion while discovering the potential of the Erasmus+ Program as a strategy for organizational and community change. Due to the strong connection that Viramundo had with our partner organizations, we built a solid mobility program that we believed could make a difference and provide practical and relevant knowledge to our European youth. “Sports with You(th)” aimed to: - Attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for the youth sector in Alentejo (the most aged and rurally exodus-prone area of the country) to create a more youth-friendly region. - Make sports accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. - Foster sports practice and health processes within the EU. - Demonstrate Europe's social values through sports participation. - Create a guide for better inclusion and education of socio-economically or geographically disadvantaged people. - Raise participants' awareness of inclusion themes through inclusive sports activities. - Showcase the potential of the Erasmus+ Program as a strategy for change and its corresponding European values. - Give visibility to national and international projects promoting inclusive dynamics. - Create inclusive practices through sports, promoting team spirit and creativity. - Promote positive interactions, active participation, self-reflection (Youthpass), and personal growth of young people from different backgrounds, involving them in a Youth Exchange that developed their key competencies. - Raise awareness about the current health landscape in the EU and the efforts made by the EU to improve the situation. - Promote diversity, intercultural dialogue, and intercultural learning, developing a sense of unity through diversity within the EU.