A New Era for Inclusion in Grassroots Sport

Discrimination in sport remains an issue across Europe—sometimes visible, often hidden, but always impactful. The ChangeMakers project sets out to challenge this reality by empowering individuals from minority backgrounds to lead change within grassroots sport organisations.

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"I grew up in Norway as a black man, and I can tell you— racism is not always obvious. It’s in the small things— people acting surprised when I speak, assuming I wouldn’t speak fluent Norwegian, or asking about ‘my country’ as if I don’t belong here. These things are embedded in culture and come from a lack of awareness…”

Abdinor Mahamed

Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and
Confederation of Sports (NIF)

Why This Project Matters

The problem is not immediately obvious to everyone. "If there's nothing on paper, people don’t see the problem—or if they do, they keep it to themselves, especially in such a sensitive field," noted Patrick Perosa from the Sport Union of Slovenia (SUS). This highlights a crucial challenge: before discrimination can be addressed, it must first be acknowledged. The project aims to bring these issues to the forefront, invite open conversations, and set standards for diversity.

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How we work

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Network

Supercharge your network, get fit for the digital age and leap into a sustainable future – get inspired by people, cities and organisations who are on the MOVE.

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Learn

Gain inspiration, skills and strength to advance to the next level – you don’t need to be a computer game hero to join in, but you’ll learn how to defeat inactivity monsters like one.

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Move

Fit bodies, fit minds, a healthy planet and a healthy sector can achieve much more. So how can we get into better shape to move with the times and make a difference?

"Project is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA). Neither the European Union nor HaDEA can be held responsible for them."