After an incredible 12-month journey, our project MIGIS – Migrant Girls in Sport: Never Behind Again! successfully ended. This initiative, spearheaded in collaboration with the Balkan Sports Development Association and Roes Cooperativa, created a significant impact on communities across partner countries.
Throughout the year, we organised a range of activities aimed at promoting social inclusion, human rights, and the power of sports in community building and supporting migrants. Here are some of the highlights:
🏅 Empowering Training in Sofia: A 4-day training event was held for youth workers from Italy, Greece and Bulgaria in Sofia, focusing on the intersection of social inclusion, human rights, sports, and migration. This training provided invaluable insights and practical skills for those working directly with migrant communities.
🏆 Local Workshops Across Partner Countries: 18 local workshops were organised in the three partner countries, bringing together communities and providing platforms for learning, discussion, and engagement around the themes of sports and social inclusion.
🎙️ Our Podcast: One of the standout elements of the project is our podcast series, now available on YouTube and SoundCloud. In this series, 6 young migrant women share their personal stories and the pivotal role that sports played in their journey towards integration. Their narratives are not only inspiring but also a testament to the transformative power of sports in fostering community and belonging.
Tune In to Hear These Inspiring Stories! We invite you to listen to the powerful stories shared by these incredible young women. Their experiences highlight the importance of sports in building inclusive communities and empowering individuals.
Finally…Working with youth workers from so many countries and paths of life profoundly inspired us. At the end of this journey, we collected some of their best practices and the recommendations they had for us to make initiatives like this one more sustainable and impactful in a handbook, that we can now share with you.
This project would not have been possible without the generous support of the Erasmus+ program. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of MIGIS, from the participants to the organizers and supporters.
As we reflect on the past year, we celebrate the achievements and look forward to continuing the mission of promoting social inclusion and empowerment through sports. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us!
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