SIVO: Sitting Volleyball for inclusion and well-being

SIVO – Sitting Volleyball- for inclusion and well-being

WHAT IS SIVO? 

SIVO is an Erasmus+ project dedicated to making sports accessible to everyone, in particular to individuals with disabilities, by creating communities where people with and without disabilities can play together, while fostering social inclusion, personal development, and equal opportunities through sports.

This project is fully aligned with the core priorities and strategic guidelines outlined in the Erasmus+Programme Guide for the Sport chapter, particularly regarding "Promoting education in and through sport with a focus on skills development". Sitting volleyball, as a discipline that naturally integrates individuals with and without physical disabilities, provides a unique platform for addressing social inclusion, equal opportunities, and solidarity.

The initiative is also consistent with the European Union Work Plan for Sport (2021–2024), which calls for strengthened synergies between health, education, and sport sectors. Additionally, the project contributes to the EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021–2030, by fostering environments that empower people with disabilities to actively participate in physical activities.

OBJECTIVES:

• Empowering sports organizations, trainers, and coaches
• Encouraging active participation

Start Date: 01/02/2025 Duration: 24 months

Project Code: 101184810

EU Grant: 60.000,00 €

Program: Erasmus+

Key Action: Sport

Action Type: Collaborative Partnerships

• University of Verona (IT) - COORDINATOR
• NGO NEST Berlin EV (DE)
• Aetoi Thessalonikis (GR)
• Gülümse Spor Kulübü (TR)

Project RESULTS

• Educational Programme: Development of training resources to equip coaches and sport organizations with the knowledge and practical competencies needed to promote inclusive sport through sitting volleyball.
• Sport Event Toolkit: Preparation of a practical guide to support the planning and delivery of inclusive sport events, tested and refined through local sitting volleyball competitions.
• Capacity Building: Empowerment of sport organizations by enhancing their ability to develop and implement inclusive sport programmes for people with disabilities.
• Social Inclusion: Promotion of equal access to sport and active participation by using sitting volleyball as a means of reducing barriers and fostering inclusion.
• Dissemination: Dissemination of project outputs and successful practices to encourage their long-term use, transferability, and adoption in different European settings.
• Research and Data: Development of national and European reports providing evidence on the current state, needs, and future opportunities for inclusive sport.