Move, Play & Belong

Sports and physical activity play a fundamental role in promoting social inclusion, well-being and equality. However, socially at-risk families, such as low-income households, foster families and refugee families, face significant barriers to participation. Economic constraints, cultural differences, limited access to facilities, and social stigmatisation limit their ability to engage in regular physical activities, reinforcing social exclusion and health inequalities. Given that 81% of adolescents and 27.5% of adults in Europe fail to meet the recommended levels of physical activity (WHO), it is crucial to develop inclusive, accessible, and sustainable solutions that promote active lifestyles and enable vulnerable groups to fully participate in society and sports.