Location and general information
Access to Sport - 
Children with disabilities - 
Conflict victims - 
Employability - 
Environmental protection - 
Gender Equality - 
Healthy lifestyle - 
Personal development - 
Strengthening partnershipsContext
Syrian refugees and their host communities both face hurdles when it comes to playing sport in Türkiye. Limited resources, cultural differences and language barriers hinder access to activities, which has knock-on effects on people’s physical and mental well-being.
Project goals
Sport for Development seeks to create inclusive sports programmes that cater to refugee and host communities in Sanlıurfa and Adıyaman. By creating opportunities for refugee and local children to play sport together in a safe and supporting environment, we aim to foster mutual understanding and social integration, and promote inclusivity and gender equality. We will combine sport with specialised mental health and psychosocial support activities to empower these vulnerable children physically and mentally, equipping them with essential life skills, building resilience, and creating a sense of well-being and belonging in their communities. By doing so, we hope to be a catalyst for positive change, promoting the fundamental rights and holistic development of vulnerable children, irrespective of their background or nationality.
Project content
- To increase girls' participation in sport
- Girl-only programmes
- Targeted campaigns
- Gender-neutral sports activities
- School partnerships
- Involvement of parents and families
- Accessible sports facilities
- Collaboration with women's organisations
- Scholarships and incentives
- To incorporate environmental awareness in sport
- Green sports equipment
- Recycling bins and waste management
- Upcycling initiatives
- Awareness campaigns
- Environmentally friendly sports events
- Community clean-ups
- To use football as a tool for mental health and psychosocial support
- Football for stress reduction
- Team-building activities
- Mental health awareness sessions
- Peer support networks
- Therapeutic football sessions
- Sport as a coping mechanism
- Celebrating successes
- Referrals for professional support
- E-football league
- Organisation of league matches
- Monitoring and registration of results
- Play-offs and finals
- Prizes and awards
- Feedback and evaluation
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