FONTES - FOstering New TEchniques for Social

The FONTES project leverages sport as a tool for social integration, particularly among recent immigrant communities and those at risk of social exclusion. To achieve this objective, it involves grassroots sports organisations and religious organizations of different faiths as active partners, using their privileged access to young people and trusted community networks to attract and retain girls and boys at risk of social exclusion. Building upon existing "Sport for Development and Peace" (SDP) initiatives, it focuses on marginalized youth and Muslim communities, a significant portion of recent EU immigrants. The project delivers: - Accessible resources: a digital hub of best practices and research, a methodology empowering coaches and volunteers facing specific integration challenges in sports practice, and a specific training programme tailored to diverse needs. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are used to support the research aspects and the adaptation of the training programme to diverse contexts. - Empowered coaches: volunteers, coaches and organizations get the tools, knowledge and training necessary to effectively use sport as a social integration tool. FONTES drives digital transformation in the SDP sector by utilizing AI and online platforms to enhance the effectiveness of integration efforts. - Dialogue and trust: safe spaces for intercultural and interfaith exchange through sport, promoting dialogue and understanding between diverse groups. Public events and tournaments make project objectives and results highly visible. FONTES embodies EU values: inclusion, non-discrimination, gender equality and active citizenship through sport, contributing to social cohesion and a stronger European identity. Drawing on their established activities, a robust consortium from six EU countries implements the project ensuring a practical approach, a solid implementation and long-term sustainability. 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