Duration: February 1, 2025 – July 31, 2027 (30 months)

Countries involved: Italy, Portugal, Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina

SISTERS is a collaborative Erasmus+ Sport project that aims to address gender-based discrimination and promote inclusive participation in sports through an intersectional lens. The initiative supports the development of gender-sensitive practices in grassroots sport, empowering professionals, organizations, and young players to create a culture of mutual respect, equity, and tolerance.

The project is implemented by a consortium of six organizations from across Europe:

• CESIE ETS (Italija) – Project coordinator
• Associação de Futebol do Porto (Portugal)
• Sarajevo susret kultura (Bosna i Hercegovina)
• Champions Factory (Bugarska)
• Symplexis (Grčka)
• Center for Social Innovation – CSI (Kipar)

Aims

SISTERS sets out to:

Understand trends and challenges in equitable access to sport for women and underrepresented groups through an intersectional approach.
Strengthen the capacities of grassroots sport organizations and professionals using gender-sensitive, inclusive methods.
Raise awareness among sports stakeholders and the broader public on the negative impact of discrimination and promote equitable participation.

Key Activities

• Research and best practices mapping on access to sport.
• Capacity-building and training programs for sport professionals and young players.
• Organization of innovative and inclusive sports tournaments.
• Engagement of policymakers and sport decision-makers to ensure sustainability of results.

Target Groups

• Sport trainers and educators (across disciplines and age groups)
• Recreational sport players, especially youth
• Sports managers and club leaders
• Local, regional, and national policymakers
• Professional sport practitioners (final phase engagement)