USSI - Universal Sports for Social Impact

The "Universal Sports for Social Impact (USSI)" project is an innovative initiative designed to harness the principles and methodologies of martial arts in sports as a vehicle to foster positive values, social inclusion, peace, and personal development across various sports disciplines. Goal is to transfer best practice of „Sport Acedamy Methodology” to enable grassroots sport organizations' capacity development in Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro. Objectives • Enhance the capacity of sports coaches and educators to integrate martial arts methodologies into their coaching. o Promote positive values such as respect, discipline, focus, and perseverance through sports. o Foster social inclusion and peace among youth and communities in Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, and beyond. o Strengthen international relations and cooperation among sports organizations. o Increase public awareness and participation in sports activities that embody martial arts values. Activities • Transfer „Sport Acedamy Methodlogy know-how” as a best practices to Region 1 countries o To develop Adaptation TOOL-KIT to ensure inbedding localy o To localize „Sport Acedamy” non-formal learning modules for coaches and educators. o To develop Train-the-Traines modules to assure multiplying effect o To showcase the acivments through Demo Days and Community Events locally with application of martial arts to involve disadvantaged groups Expected Outcomes • Establishment of a sustainable model for integrating values-based education into sports(1 best practice adapted) • Enhanced skills and methodologies among sports coaches and educators(40 staff trained) • Strengthened sports relations and international cooperation (7 countries networking) • Increased engagement in sports activities, promoting health, well-being, and social values (600 people attending) The project aims for sustainability through institutional integration, community engagement, digital resourcing and establishing strong partnerships. that is published through this page expresses the views of the project beneficiaries only and it does not represent the views of the European Union or the European Commission. It shall not be deemed to constitute legal or official notice on behalf of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for this content nor the use thereof made by any third parties. Page 2 of 2