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The Engage You 4 Sport project targeted young refugees, asylum seekers and Italian young people aged 18–35, aiming to promote their active involvement in grassroots sport and strengthen social inclusion through sports participation and leadership opportunities.

The project provided participants with two complementary training phases designed to develop their knowledge and competences in the field of grassroots sport.

The first phase consisted of classroom-based training, during which participants acquired theoretical knowledge about grassroots sports organisations, their activities and their role in promoting social inclusion.

The second phase involved practical, on-the-job training, during which participants worked alongside sports professionals from the participating AiCS local committees, contributing to the organisation of sporting events and applying the knowledge and skills acquired during the initial training phase.

As part of the project, participants also had the opportunity to organise two local initiatives:

• An awareness-raising event promoting grassroots sport as a tool for social cohesion, integration and community engagement.
• An inclusive multisport event open to everyone, designed to benefit local communities and encourage participation in sport among people from different backgrounds.

At the end of the project activities, a national sporting event was organised, bringing together a delegation of young people involved in the initiative. The event concluded with an awards ceremony recognising the participants’ engagement and achievements.

Through this approach, Engage You 4 Sport promoted the active participation of young refugees and asylum seekers in local sports organisations, providing opportunities for skills development, social interaction and community leadership.

The main objective of Engage You 4 Sport was to promote the integration and social inclusion of refugees and asylum seekers by engaging them as leaders within grassroots sports organisations.

In particular, the project aimed to:

• Promote the social inclusion and integration of young refugees and asylum seekers through their active involvement in grassroots sports organisations and community activities.
• Develop young people’s knowledge, skills and competences in grassroots sports management and event organisation through theoretical and practical training.
• Encourage youth leadership and active participation, enabling young refugees, asylum seekers and Italian young people to take on organisational and leadership roles within local sports organisations.
• Use grassroots sport as a tool for social cohesion and intercultural dialogue, fostering interaction, cooperation and mutual understanding among people from different cultural and social backgrounds.
• Strengthen local community engagement through the organisation of inclusive sporting events and awareness-raising initiatives.

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