Sport Inclusion Network - SPIN

Sport Inclusion Network - SPIN The Sport Inclusion Network (SPIN) works towards overcoming exclusion and promoting equal opportunities for all in and through sport.

In 2010 a group of NGOs and sport organisations from 7 EU countries came together to design a project with the aim to encourage the inclusion and involvement of migrants, (ethnic) minorities and asylum seekers through and in mainstream sport. In 2011, the European Commission started to fund project “Sport Inclusion Network (SPIN)” which aimed to raise awareness about the potential positive role of

sport in terms of social inclusion of migrants and intercultural dialogue. The SPIN project brought together a mix of experienced national key players in the field of countering exclusion and discrimination in sport, including the FARE founding organisation fairplay-VIDC, the Italian sport for all association UISP, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), the Portuguese FIFPro member association SJPF, the migrant-led MGHRO from Hungary, the multicultural Finnish sport initiative Liikkukaa as well as Camino from Germany, an expert on action-oriented research on sport and youth. After the end of the project in 2012 the same partners continued to work together, for example during a training seminar for working with young people and the exchange of practical methods in 2014. With the launch of the Erasmus+ sport programme the opportunity arised to run the new project “European Sport Inclusion Network”, with a focus on the promotion of equal opportunities of migrants and minorities through volunteering in sport. In 2017 the SPIN partners launched the new project “Sport Welcomes Refugees – Social inclusion of newly arrived migrants in and through sport”. The project aims to provide knowledge, training and qualification to work with the new target groups. It will enhance the social inclusion and participation of newly arrived migrants on different levels of sport through training, awareness-raising and capacity-building of sport stakeholders. Looking at society at large, migrant and ethnic minority women and girls are belonging to the most excluded and vulnerable groups. Across Europe women athletes and players with a migrant or minority background are underrepresented in organised sport and their contribution to sport is often invisible. Against this backdrop the SPIN network developed the project “Sport Inclusion of Migrant and Minority Women” (SPIN Women), which is carried out until teh end of 2020. aims to encourage social inclusion and equal opportunities of women and girls with an immigrant or ethnic minority background through increased participation in sports.

Earlier this year, 16 youth from 8 different countries conducted their own action into how can be made more inclusiv...
07/08/2025

Earlier this year, 16 youth from 8 different countries conducted their own action into how can be made more inclusive for youth with diverse backgrounds ( , , ethnic minorites).

Their respective research is now available in this summary report, compiled by Camino, one of our partners in the -funded project SPIN Youth:https://sportinclusion.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SPIN-Youth-Action-Research-Summary.pdf

They tackled a broad range of relevant issues in sport participation for these groups:
- Financial and logistical barriers
- Bureaucratic barriers
- Language barriers and cultural constraints
- Exclusion and lack of a welcoming culture
- Lack of role models and invisible barriers
- Sport as a tool for reconciliaion

In a next step, the results of these research projects will inform the elaboration of youth-led action plans in all 8 project countries ( , , , , , , , ). Some of their actions will be piloted during the 2025 (23-30 September). Stay tuned!


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FAIreland
Huis voor Beweging
Sindicato dos Jogadores
IZI - Igrajmo Zajedno Inicijativa
Liikkukaa!
Uisp Nazionale
VIDC
fairplay Initiative
ISCA - International Sport and Culture Association
MonaLiiku
Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol
UG Sports Directorate
Verein NEUER START انجمن اغاز نوین
OGSYKenya
United Youth Initiative ry
Kayole Starlets FC
Trekkify
microsoccer
Racketlon Federation Austria
Clube Desportivo Xico Andebol

We are proud to share that our project “Inclusive Sport for Young ” completed its first milestone: From 11-15 May 202...
02/06/2025

We are proud to share that our project “Inclusive Sport for Young ” completed its first milestone: From 11-15 May 2025, together with our partner Uisp Nazionale we held a multiplier-training for 25 teachers and (sport) educators from all 5 refugee camps near the Algerian city of Tindouf.

The aim was to introduce new methods and games that help keep children and youth active and involved in sport and education, regardless of physical or mental abilities. With all the input and feedback from this fantastic group of educators, we look forward to implementing local trainings for even more sport and school staff this fall 2025.

In parallel to the training, conducted by our wonderful friends Ilaria Nobili & Gianluca Pianigiani, SPIN Network Coordinator Stefan Belabed and SPIN Board Member Daniela Conti met with representatives of the Sahrawi leadership as well as key stakeholders in the sport, youth and education field.

The visit would have been impossible without the dedication and support of Mr. Jalihenna Mohamed (Counsellor, Ministry of Youth and Sport) and Mr. Ahmed Magai (Ministry of Education). We also express our sincere thanks to the Polisario Front’s Representatives in Austria and Italy, who facilitated the visit, Mr. Mohamed Slama Badi (Vienna) and Mrs. Fatima Mahfoud (Rome).

Click here for more info on the project: https://sportinclusion.net/project-launch-for-sahrawi-refugees/

A short report of the visit is available here:
https://sportinclusion.net/first-spin-mission-to-sahrawi-refugee-camps-in-algeria/ and here:
https://www.uisp.it/nazionale/pagina/luisp-torna-in-saharawi-con-sport-e-cooperazione-internazionale

For the latest info on the Sahrawi people's struggle for freedom, make sure to follow the Sahara Press Service: https://www.spsrasd.info/en

The project is funded by the Austrian Ministry of Sport (Bundesministerium für Wohnen, Kunst, Kultur, Medien und Sport) and further supported by Unione Italiana Sport Per tutti (Uisp Nazionale)

VIDC fairplay Initiative Huis voor Beweging Sindicato dos Jogadores FAIreland Liikkukaa! Trekkify Kayole Starlets FC OGSYKenya Bella Bello Bitugu Malyun Daqare Verein NEUER START انجمن اغاز نوین MonaLiiku Karin Scheele Andreas Schieder منظمة الكشافة والطفولة الصحراوية-Saharawi Scouts and Childhood Organization

SPIN Youth Project Partners gathered in Helsinki, Finland, from 25-27 May 2025 to discuss the progress of ongoing work p...
02/06/2025

SPIN Youth Project Partners gathered in Helsinki, Finland, from 25-27 May 2025 to discuss the progress of ongoing work packages, the interim evaluation report, and next steps.
Hosting organization Liikkukaa! further put together a marvellous social program that included the Celebration Day (commemorating the founding of the Organization of African Unity in 1963 – replaced by the African Union in 2002), a cultural and historic walking tour across Helsinki city center, and delicious Finnish and cosmopolitan food.
The full meeting report is available here: https://sportinclusion.net/spin-youth-partner-meeting-in-helsinki/

Uisp Nazionale VIDC FAIreland Sindicato dos Jogadores Huis voor Beweging fairplay Initiative IZI - Igrajmo Zajedno Inicijativa

🚨The first SPIN Networking Webinar is coming and you are all invited!🚨On 3.2., 14:00-16:00 CET we meet online to discuss...
22/01/2025

🚨The first SPIN Networking Webinar is coming and you are all invited!🚨

On 3.2., 14:00-16:00 CET we meet online to discuss and exchange about the topic of „Social Inclusion of Refugees through Sport“. We are bringing together a group of sport stakeholders, NGO activists and refugee initiatives including member organizations of the emerging SPIN network. The aim is to provide an international platform to learn from each other!

Participation is free of charge, info about the programme, Zoom link etc => https://tinyurl.com/2s4bak66

CU online 💪.

In contexts of forced displacement, have since long played a critical role in providing meaningful recreation and in p...
27/11/2024

In contexts of forced displacement, have since long played a critical role in providing meaningful recreation and in promoting development.

SPIN is teaming up with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the Ministry of Youth and Sport to provide inclusive sport for young Sahrawi refugees in the Tindouf region.

The project (December 2024 - May 2026) is mainly funded by the Austrian Ministry of Sport.

Learn more at https://sportinclusion.net/project-launch-for-sahrawi-refugees/

Bundesministerium für Kunst, Kultur, öffentlichen Dienst und Sport
Werner Kogler
Andreas Schieder
Karin Scheele
VIDC
fairplay Initiative
Frente Polisario
FAIreland
Liikkukaa!
MonaLiiku
Uisp Nazionale
Sindicato dos Jogadores
Trekkify
Huis voor Beweging
University of Ghana: Physical Education & Sport Studies
OGSYKenya
Kayole Starlets FC
Clube Desportivo Xico Andebol
Verein NEUER START انجمن اغاز نوین

Photo (c) UNHCR Eunice Ohanusi

30/10/2024

United for inclusion! 🥰

Day 2 of our Youth Academy in the books! 👏💚 Our youth coordinators are putting in a lot work to develop “Youth Panels” i...
06/10/2024

Day 2 of our Youth Academy in the books! 👏💚 Our youth coordinators are putting in a lot work to develop “Youth Panels” in their countries of residence that are meant to create more inclusive sport environments for young people with diverse backgrounds!

The SPIN family keeps growing! Today we are excited to announce the admission of 3 new members to the Sport Inclusion Ne...
08/07/2024

The SPIN family keeps growing!

Today we are excited to announce the admission of 3 new members to the Sport Inclusion Network (SPIN). We are proud to welcome:

- MonaLiiku (Finland)
- Verein NEUER START انجمن اغاز نوین (Austria)
- OGSYKenya

Each orgaization has many years of experience in making sport and physical activity available to all in society and utilizing the power of sport to build stronger communities. We are grateful to have your experience and innovation on board and look forward to working together towards making an even greater impact.

For all those interested in following their example, head to https://sportinclusion.net/become-a-spin-member/ to learn more about the benefits of SPIN membership.

Uisp Nazionale
Huis voor Beweging
Liikkukaa!
Sindicato dos Jogadores
VIDC
fairplay Initiative
University of ghana
UG Sports Directorate
FAIreland
Zajedno Inicijativa (izi.ba)
Werkstatt (camino-werkstatt.de)

BECOME A SPIN MEMBER The Sport Inclusion Network (SPIN) is built on the vision that sport is for ALL in society. However, marginalized groups, including refugees, migrants, and ethnic minorities – particularly women and girls – face barriers when participating in sport and physical activities. S...

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RESPECT-PRIDE 2024 🏆⚽️🌺 Let the games begin! 🌈Annual tournament against homophobia and racism. Initiated by Liikkukaa - ...
27/06/2024

RESPECT-PRIDE 2024 🏆⚽️🌺 Let the games begin! 🌈

Annual tournament against homophobia and racism.

Initiated by Liikkukaa - Sports For All, TUL and HOT, in cooperation with MonaLiiku and the Finnish Football Association. ✌️🤩💖

Work life partner research: Caroline Namae, "Integration, Inclusion and Belonging through Sports: migrant women in Finla...
24/05/2024

Work life partner research: Caroline Namae, "Integration, Inclusion and Belonging through Sports: migrant women in Finland"
Find the full report here:

Our work-life partner, Caroline Namae, has published her important research report “Integration, Inclusion and Belonging through Sports: migrant women in Finland”. Hopefully this will be read by all decision makers in sports. The results can help to promote the well being of many people, attract more talent to Finland and prevent future costs:

“Based on the survey results from participants with an immigrant background, the data revealed that engaging in sports and physical activities had a significant positive effect, enhancing their inclusion and integration in Finland and thus con- tributing to a stronger sense of belonging as migrants.”

Find the full report here:

https://sports4all.net/blog

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In 2010 a group of NGOs and sport organisations from 7 EU countries came together to design a project with the aim to encourage the inclusion and involvement of migrants, (ethnic) minorities and asylum seekers through and in mainstream sport. In 2011, the European Commission started to fund project “Sport Inclusion Network (SPIN)” which aimed to raise awareness about the potential positive role of sport in terms of social inclusion of migrants and intercultural dialogue. The SPIN project brought together a mix of experienced national key players in the field of countering exclusion and discrimination in sport, including the FARE founding organisation fairplay-VIDC, the Italian sport for all association UISP, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), the Portuguese FIFPro member association SJPF, the migrant-led MGHRO from Hungary, the multicultural Finnish sport initiative Liikkukaa as well as Camino from Germany, an expert on action-oriented research on sport and youth. After the end of the project in 2012 the same partners continued to work together, for example during a training seminar for working with young people and the exchange of practical methods in 2014. With the launch of the Erasmus+ sport programme the opportunity arised to run the new project “European Sport Inclusion Network”, with a focus on the promotion of equal opportunities of migrants and minorities through volunteering in sport. In 2017 the SPIN partners launched the new project “Sport Welcomes Refugees – Social inclusion of newly arrived migrants in and through sport”. The project aims to provide knowledge, training and qualification to work with the new target groups. It will enhance the social inclusion and participation of newly arrived migrants on different levels of sport through training, awareness-raising and capacity-building of sport stakeholders. Looking at society at large, migrant and ethnic minority women and girls are belonging to the most excluded and vulnerable groups. Across Europe women athletes and players with a migrant or minority background are underrepresented in organised sport and their contribution to sport is often invisible. Against this backdrop the SPIN network developed the project “Sport Inclusion of Migrant and Minority Women” (SPIN Women), which is carried out until teh end of 2020. #SPINWomen aims to encourage social inclusion and equal opportunities of women and girls with an immigrant or ethnic minority background through increased participation in sports.