Sporting Unity – Overcoming Colonial Legacies through Olympic Education
Project Reference:
101193211
Sporting Unity - Overcoming Colonial Legacies through Olympic Education
Project Summary
The Sporting Unity project aims to foster cross-cultural understanding and critical thinking by examining the historical and contemporary connections between Olympic education and colonialism.
By leveraging the universal values of the Olympic Games—respect, fairness, and inclusion—the project seeks to empower youth and address issues of social justice and inclusion. The initiative incorporates innovative virtual exchange activities, e-learning tools, and facilitator-led discussions, promoting dialogue across diverse cultures.
Funded with €237,982.98, the project includes seven partners across Europe and Africa, each contributing to the development and dissemination of impactful learning materials and fostering intercultural competence among young participants.
Partners
Sporting Unity involves a diverse consortium of seven partners from Europe and Africa. Each partner brings unique expertise in sports, education, and community engagement, ensuring a collaborative approach to achieving project goals
AL2 Sports
Italy
Associação de Comités Olímpicos (ACOLOP)
Portugal
Comité Olímpico Cabo-Verdiano
Cabo Verde
Association Jeunesse en Action (GNO FAR)
Senegal
Champions Factory Africa
Ghana
Southern Africa Youth Project (SayPro)
South Africa
University of Thessaly
Greece
Deliverables
The project deliverables are structured across five work packages (WPs), each aimed at achieving specific objectives.
These deliverables focus on creating digital tools, implementing educational activities, and evaluating project outcomes.
WP
Name
Due Date (month number)
Quantitative Indicators
WP1
Project Management and Monitoring
M6
Project Handbook and Quality Plan (M6)
WP2
Initial Research and Collection of Good Practices
M12
Map of e-learning tools and contents
Historical context reports on the Olympics and colonialism
Evaluation of best practices.
WP3
Design and Development of Digital Tools
M18, M21
E-learning Materials
Education Plan
Training Modules
WP4
Implementation of Virtual Exchange Activities
M24, M33
Comprehensive criteria and KPIs for measuring the success of virtual exchanges.
Assessment of virtual exchange activities with recommendations for replication.