PLAY FORWARD

Promote social inclusion and human rights between young people in their local communities, while stimulating their active citizenship through sports.

Play Forward Project aims to address the need for inclusive opportunities for all young people without discrimination through sport, physical and outdoor activities.

We see the drastic need to provide young people with the chance and space to speak up for themselves and take action in creating their own fulfillment. We see Sport as a major integration and educational tool, which acts as an ambassador to promote human rights and inclusion for all.

The idea behind this project is to create a safe space and playground for you to Play, Learn and Create.

The Main objective of the project: To organize and implement 12 sport activities after the Exchange, 2 per each partner country that will involve 500 people in total.

Partners in the project: Associazone Vagamondo (Italy), Bulgarian Sports Development Association (Bulgaria), Asociace Dice (Czech Republic), Asociación Atlas Gran Canaria (Spain), Jaunatne Smaiden/Youth for Smile (Latvia)

The project was financed by the Dutch National Agency of Erasmus+ programme, called Erasmusplus Jeugd and was organized by Olde Vechte Vechte Foundation in August 2017.

 

DISSEMINATION

SPORTS & HUMAN RIGHTS

During Projetc Participants shared their view on how sports are ambassadors for promoting Human Rights. 

Follow the link to Resources to find the videos. 

PLAY FORWARD BOOKLET

The Booklet includes the 16 brand new educational tools, sport and human rights activities that were created and exchanged among participants during the APV and the Exchange.

Follow the link to Resources to find publication. 

APV

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EXCHANGE

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TESTIMONIALS

You can only be a true winner if everyone wins

This exchange was the first real opportunity I have had to challenge myself in an international environment. I will forever remember it as a meaningful experience, in which I could feel stronger than in every other moment of my life the importance and the beauty of being active.

Play Forward exchange gave me the awareness of which a big dream European Union is, and encouraged me to contribute to its realization

Zanoni | Italy

Be a team player!

Play Forward gave me the chance to experience new sports, games and activities, pushing myself out of my comfort zone to grow and to strengthen both body and mind.

It helped me see how sports can be a reflection of life, or at least how life and coexistence should look like; a game with no winners or losers, a place to learn together, a time to play together, a chance to change the rules and a chance to improve everyday, becoming the best version of ourselves, helping others and with the support of others.

Ellie | Czech Republic

Wave of endless inspiration and self awareness vibes

All the time what i have spent in Olde Vechte brought to me many unforgettable moments! I do not know this special ingredience what creates such a power at this spot…maybe it is mix of beautiful environment, calm town, professional attitude and amazing people.

I felt so much close to my inner self during the project, I could really realize what I am doing and why i am doing it. I felt very much useful and happy. 🙂

After my three years in the youth work, I’m truly convinced that one of the place which provides youth projects with the highest quality is Olde Vechte and for me, as a kind of youth worker, it is huge inspiration which also creates sense of responsibility in my own work. And for this, I’m very much grateful, thank you.

Jana | Czech Republic

Reflection & information

This project gave me many insides on things I have been reflecting or working on for a while. I had the chance to facilitate many activities and to get feedback from participants and trainers on it which was very useful to refine and modify what I do to make it better.

I found the trainer very skilled in particular in the use of language and of reframing in order to create a safe environment for learning. That was of great inspiration and something I am still reflecting on.

Moreover the people I met there where very open in sharing materials, like books and articles where I can come back when I want I find a bit of formal learning. It was also very useful to facilitate group reflections and to see how the people of my group where changing and how this change was affecting my change.

It was amazing to be in such a great team where I meet and worked with people I hope to work again in the future.

Giovanni | Italy

The project was organised through and together with Olde Vechte Foundation and it was funded by Erasmus+ programme and the Erasmusplus Jeugd. 

Disclaimer: The information and views set out in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the European Union. Neither the European Union institutions and bodies nor any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein.