SPRING 3.0 promotes wellbeing and mental health for children, adolescents, and caregivers in southeastern Turkey, focusing on recovery following the earthquake and the Syrian war, using play and sport to build inclusive, resilient communities. Its objectives are:
- Promote inclusion through socio-sport methodology;
- Develop socio-emotional skills and resilience in children, adolescents, and caregivers;
- Train facilitators in Fútbol Más’ international socio-sport methods;
- Measure impact, advocate, and disseminate results for future scalability.
How can sport respond to this?
According to UNICEF (2019), Sport for Development is defined as "the use of sport or any physical activity to give both children and adults the opportunity to maximise their potential through programmes that foster personal and social development." In a world where children and adults face increasing challenges to their physical, mental, and social wellbeing, Sport for Development offers a promising pathway to foster resilience and growth.
Additionally, according to UNICEF studies (2014; 2019), working under the Sport for Development methodology enables participants to:
- Improve their physical and mental health (reducing stress and depression) and prevent smoking and drug use.
- Boost learning and academic results by increasing participation, preventing absenteeism and dropping out of school, and improving relationships with teachers and adults.
- Promote inclusion, diversity, and safety in sport practices.
- Acquire life skills, such as confidence, self-esteem, empowerment, and leadership skills.
Who is involved?
Supported by five partners from academia, NGOs, public health networks, and social sport foundations, the initiative empowers professionals, coaches, and organisations to act as agents of social transformation. Coordinated by Fútbol Más Spain, SPRING 3.0 brings together organisations from Spain, Belgium, Ireland, and Turkey, including:
- Mercy Without Limits Turkey
- The International Platform on Sport and Development
- Fútbol Más Spain
- University College Cork
- EuroHealthNet
What is EuroHealthNet's role?
EuroHealthNet is tasked with developing and delivering the Situation Analysis and Needs Assessment (SANA) report, a key output that establishes the research foundation and diagnostic framework for the next phases of the SPRING 3.0 project. Together, with support from all partners, we will co-create a tailored SANA model. This model will enable the systematic collection of data and evidence, guiding both the training process and the later implementation of the programme.
In the monitoring and evaluation phase, EuroHealthNet will contribute to the integration of a Theory of Change within the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan. This will serve as a central guideline throughout the project, complemented by a detailed table of monitoring and evaluation indicators. By developing the SANA report, we ensure that the programme’s implementation aligns with the current needs of the target group, effectively addressing their priorities.
EuroHealthNet will also contribute to the development of structured recommendations and methodologies that ensure Sport for Development (S4D) programmes are effectively tailored and applied in European contexts.
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