The midterm meeting of the Erasmus+ SURE project consortium took place on June 2–3, 2025, in Haarlem, the Netherlands. The event was hosted at the headquarters of Triple Threat, one of the project partners known for their impactful work on social inclusion through sport and broader community engagement.
The two-day gathering, brought together all project partners, with many meeting in person for the first time. Triple Threat warmly welcomed the consortium with a guided tour of their impressive facilities and a presentation showcasing their diverse work with youth and vulnerable groups.
The first day focused on the progress of Work Package 2, which encompasses the collection of good practices, as well as interviews and surveys from participating countries. Partners exchanged insights on collected examples, clarified methodological aspects, and discussed provisional results. This dynamic session allowed for a deeper understanding of the data and ensured a unified approach moving forward.
As part of the agenda, partners also participated in a group work session led by Finlands Svenska Idrott and dedicated to the development of the inclusion guidelines for the pilot activities, one of the key deliverables of the project. Divided into smaller working groups, participants tackled specific thematic areas, and collaboratively drafted the initial structure of the document. This interactive segment fostered in-depth discussions and resulted in a strong preliminary framework for the guidelines, setting a solid foundation for their finalization in the upcoming months.
On the second day, the consortium focused on Work Package 3, including finalizing digital tools concept that will become a long-term assets for stakeholders.
The consortium also discussed the local pilot activities that will take place in each partner country as part of the Work Package 4. The Croatian Olympic Committee presented its collaboration with SOS Children’s Village Lekenik, including educational and sports sessions. Other partners drafted their initial plans, presented them during the meeting and will start the work on the national realization.
A dedicated Work Package 5 session addressed project communication strategies and upcoming dissemination events. Partners discussed the reporting requirements, but also dissemination opportunities in the upcoming period, as well as the portrait gallery as one of the deliverables.
An evaluation strategy update concluded the day, with positive results overall and several suggestions for improvement that were already integrated in the mid-term meeting.
Over the course of the two days, the consortium demonstrated strong teamwork led by the project coordinator ENGSO, open dialogue, and a shared commitment to achieving lasting impact. The meeting not only reaffirmed the project’s direction but also sparked fresh ideas and strengthened collaborations among partners.
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