Thanks to this project, partner organisations have enhanced the skills of youth workers and educators in promoting the social inclusion of young people with disabilities in sports, recreational and outdoor activities. The project has combined innovative educational tools with initiatives of great social impact, creating concrete training opportunities and encouraging the sharing of experiences among European partners. The project had three main objectives: 1. To strengthen the skills of youth workers in inclusive education by developing a multilingual curriculum and organising local training courses. 2. To empower young people with fewer opportunities and youth workers by providing innovative knowledge and techniques through an interactive e-learning platform. 3. To promote the exchange of good practices and strengthen a high-quality strategic European partnership between four partner organisations with different contexts and skills. Through these objectives, the project has ultimately contributed to the dissemination of more inclusive, flexible and effective socio-educational tools and activities.
The project was created to address a crucial need: to combat the lack of inclusion and accessibility for young people with disabilities in recreational, sporting and outdoor activities. Several studies show that young people with disabilities participate less in such activities, with negative effects on their independence and quality of life. The four partner organisations have combined their expertise and developed a project focused on sport, dance, recreational and outdoor activities, designed to promote expression, personal growth and social relationships among young people with disabilities, with the aim of promoting their well-being, self-esteem and real social inclusion. In addition, through an innovative curriculum, an e-learning platform and local courses, the project trained and developed the skills of youth workers, parents and caregivers on the topic of social inclusion of people with disabilities. Finally, by promoting exchanges between young people with and without disabilities and through numerous dissemination activities, the project has responded to the need to strengthen community awareness and participation, spreading a culture of empathy, respect and cooperation at local and international level.