Thessaloniki, Greece – February 23, 2023
The “Integration 101: Inclusion of Refugees through Sports” project has officially commenced with its Kick-Off Meeting, hosted by the United Societies of Balkan (USB) in Thessaloniki, Greece. Running from February 20th to February 23rd, the event brought together two representatives from each of the six participating organizations (BAIS from HU, ChF from Ireland, IKOS from TR, L’ORMA from IT, Se Poate from RO), setting the stage for productive discussions on project management and implementation processes.
The meeting began with a comprehensive presentation of the project by USB and an in-depth explanation of the activities associated with its five work packages with the contribution of the partners. This provided a solid foundation for the ensuing discussions on quality standards, with valuable input from both leading and partnering organizations.
One of the key objectives of the Integration 101 project is to leverage grassroots sports as a means to promote education and foster the inclusion of refugees and third-country nationals within the European Union. Over the course of the next 24 months, the project will work diligently to create several essential outputs, including the “Pass Handbook,” “Catch Manual,” and “Bounce MOOC.” These resources are intended to support practitioners in their efforts to empower and engage young third-country nationals.
The Kick-Off Meeting marked the beginning of an exciting journey towards achieving these goals. The project consortium is enthusiastic about the prospects ahead and is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of refugees and third-country nationals through sports and education.
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