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BRIDGE Main Challenge: A.4. Fragmented management of cultural diversity and weak institutionalisation of intercultural dialogue
The war in Ukraine caused mass displacement of young refugees to the Baltic countries and Poland. Displaced youth faced trauma, social isolation, language barriers, and limited access to community activities. Grassroots sport organisations lacked methodologies and competences to work effectively with refugee populations, leaving a gap in inclusive community integration.
The project uses sport and non-formal education as tools for social inclusion and intercultural dialogue. It developed a multilingual toolkit (6 languages), trained coaches and youth workers in trauma-sensitive approaches, organised international study visits, two webinars, and a large-scale sport and youth festival with 500+ participants in Lithuania, involving both local and Ukrainian youth.
Learn 4 Life: We Play Together! responded to the displacement of Ukrainian youth caused by the war in Ukraine by using sport and non-formal education as tools for social inclusion and intercultural community building. Five European partner organisations from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Denmark collaborated to train coaches, develop multilingual toolkits, and engage 500+ participants in an international festival. The project strengthened grassroots sport organisations as drivers of refugee integration and active citizenship.
The war in Ukraine caused mass displacement of young refugees to the Baltic states and Poland. Displaced youth faced trauma, social isolation, interrupted education, and language barriers, while grassroots sport organisations lacked the methodologies and competences to support intercultural integration effectively, leaving refugee youth excluded from community life and recreational activities.
Social inclusion of displaced youth is critical for their mental health, well-being, and long-term integration. Without targeted community-level support, refugee youth risk persistent exclusion, isolation, and reduced opportunities, exacerbating societal fragmentation in host communities.
The project directly addresses fragmented management of cultural diversity by training sport organisations in intercultural and trauma-sensitive approaches, developing multilingual tools, and creating shared spaces for local and Ukrainian youth to interact, cooperate, and build mutual understanding through sport.
Grassroots sport organisations across five countries expanded their programmes to include displaced Ukrainian youth. Coaches and youth workers received training through study visits and webinars. Multilingual toolkits were co-developed with youth input. Local and international sport activities, culminating in a 500+ person festival in Lithuania, created shared inclusion spaces grounded in sport and non-formal learning.
Multilingual Educational Toolkit for Inclusive Sport Activities
Teaching guide
A practical educational toolkit developed in six languages (English, Estonian, Polish, Lithuanian, Latvian, and Ukrainian) to support grassroots sport organisations working with refugee and migrant youth. The toolkit provides methodological guidance, activity templates, and intercultural learning tools adaptable to different community and sport settings. Designed to be accessible and flexible, it supports coaches, youth workers, and educators in implementing inclusive, trauma-sensitive, and participation-oriented sport programmes with displaced young people.
Teaching staff, Professionals, General Public
Practical Guide for Social Inclusion Through Sport
Teaching guide
A methodological guide for sport instructors, youth workers, and community organisations on how to use grassroots sport as a tool for the social inclusion of refugee and migrant youth. The guide covers trauma-sensitive approaches, intercultural communication, inclusive participation methods, and strategies for fostering cooperation between local and displaced young people. It draws on experiences and good practices collected across five partner countries during the project implementation.
Teaching staff, Professionals, Policy Makers
Webinar Materials for Coaches and Youth Workers
Educational videos
Materials from two international webinars organised during the project and opened to a wider audience interested in social inclusion through sport. The webinars covered topics such as working with refugee youth, applying trauma-sensitive methodologies in sport settings, and developing inclusive community activities. Materials include recordings, presentations, and practical guidance for coaches, educators, and youth workers seeking to improve their competences in intercultural and inclusive non-formal education
Teaching staff, Professionals, General Public