Location and general information
Access to Sport - 
Conflict victims - 
Environmental protection - 
Gender Equality - 
Healthy lifestyle - 
Infrastructure and equipment - 
Personal developmentContext
More than a decade of conflict in Syria has left many children and young people affected by displacement, trauma, interrupted education, weakened community networks, and limited access to safe recreational spaces. Sports infrastructure has deteriorated, and many experienced coaches have left the country. Returning families and vulnerable communities continue to face social, psychological, and economic challenges. Sport is recognized as an effective tool for social cohesion, psychosocial wellbeing, inclusion, and youth development.
Project goals
- Support conflict-affected children and youth through inclusive sport and development activities;
- strengthen confidence, teamwork, life skills, and community participation;
- improve employability and digital skills among young adults;
- and build the capacity of local coaches and sports institutions.
Project content
The Sport 4 Development programme uses Football3 and community-based activities to create safe and inclusive opportunities for children and youth.
Key components include:
- weekly Football3 sessions,
- football leagues and tournaments,
- child protection and safeguarding workshops,
- environmental education and community clean-up campaigns,
- digital literacy and employability training,
- distribution of sports and hygiene kits,
- and capacity building for local coaches and sports-sector personnel.
Target Groups
- Children aged 6–17 affected by conflict
• Internally displaced and returning children and families
• Children with disabilities
• Refugees, orphans, minority groups, and children experiencing poverty
• Young people aged 18–25 facing unemployment and limited opportunities
• Local coaches, facilitators, and sports-sector personnel
Expected Impact
The programme aims to reach 5,000 children through inclusive sports activities, support 100 young people with employability and digital-skills training, train 25 coaches, organize 50 inclusive matches and tournaments, and benefit approximately 20,000 indirect beneficiaries through families and communities.
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