RAISING THE BAR

Background The values of sport in promoting social inclusion has already been recognised. However, most sports do not come cheap, especially the most attractive for the young people. Therefore, best tool for attracting young people from vulnerable backgrounds in regular physical activities would be a sport that does not require any fees. We address the needs of disadvantaged young people, experiencing financial difficulties and therefore at risk of social exclusion. Objectives Promote sports activities that can be practiced on the streets, parks and publicly accessible facilities as a means for stimulating young people with low incomes adopt a healthy lifestyle; Develop capacity of organisations active in the field of promoting free of charge street sports to explore and further develop the potential of these sports to contribute to social integration of disadvantaged youth; Encourage young people, including those at risk of social exclusion, to volunteer Implementation Despite the COVID-19 restrictions the project succeeded to implement all planned activities - elaborated 3 training modules, attracted coaches and young people tand gave them basic skills for sport which can be practices without expensive equipment, developed a volunteer spirit among them, tought to overcome cultural differences. The training modules were delivered, 3 street workout and parcour demonstrations and 1 camp with a master class were carried out. Achievements Attracted 15 coaches volunteers andIncreased - a/capacity of coaches to interact better with disadvantaged target groups and address needs; -Increased knowledge and competences in the field of human rights, common values, effective motivation techniques and risk behaviour prevention; -Improved intercultural skills; b/ for disadvantaged youth-motivation in following a healthy lifestyles; -sports related skills-motivation for education and employment