Location and general information
Categories
Access to Sport - 
Employability - 
Gender Equality - 
Healthy lifestyle - 
Personal development - 
Strengthening partnerships
Access to Sport - Employability - Gender Equality - Healthy lifestyle - Personal development - Strengthening partnershipsContext
Türkiye was ranked 135th out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Gender Gap Report. Only 1% of licensed football players are women, reflecting deep gender inequality in sport. Şanlıurfa, a region facing significant sociocultural and socio-economic challenges, has some of the highest rates of child marriage and school dropout, and girls in the area face significant barriers to participating in both sport and society.
Project goals
The RePlay Project organises free and accessible football activities and community events to promote fair play, build life skills, foster inclusion and empower girls and boys and is now entering its third year in Şanlıurfa.
- Use football to strengthen social and emotional skills, helping individuals to face personal and community challenges
- Foster belonging and collaboration by engaging families, coaches, and local stakeholders in community activities
- Create a safe, inclusive environment that is welcoming to everyone, especially marginalised groups, ensuring free access to sport
- Promote gender equality by empowering girls through regular training and events
Project content
- Conduct regular football activities, including football3 sessions, technical training, and matches, to develop social and emotional skills
- Organise five events to engage the community and raise awareness of the project
- Consult with schools, NGOs, local governments, and clubs to ensure free, inclusive, and safe access to football
- Deliver workshops, presentations, and games focused on gender equity
Partner
