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26/08/2026

This week EULink with its Waves of Inclusion partners came together online for the 2nd project meeting of Waves of Inclusion project!

Trainers from Instytut Rozwoju Sportu i Edukacji-IRSIE (Poland) and Asociatia Judeteana Sportul pentru Toti Suceava (Romania) joined EULink and Emeritus Professor Dimitra Koutsouki from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece) to prepare for the next phase of the project: the evaluation of the pilot program that combines water-based and mindfulness activities for Ukrainian refugee and local youth.

During the session, the consortium covered:
✅ The evaluation questionnaire and how it will be used
✅ How to collect data consistently and reliably across both countries
✅ How we protect participants' personal data, in line with GDPR

With two trainers from each partner organisation now fully briefed, we're ready for the next milestone: gathering participants' voices and measuring the real impact of the program on well-being, intercultural understanding, and belonging.

Stay tuned for more updates as the project continues!
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24/08/2026

Fencing without Barriers project: Building Safer & More Inclusive Fencing

As a partner in the Fencing without Barriers project, EULink is proud to share the progress of our theoretical training program for coaches and partners working in adapted and inclusive Fencing.

The latest sessions brought together adaptive strategies, safety protocols, tactical approaches and practical case studies, with a strong focus on supporting athletes with physical and visual disabilities.

♿ From coordination, timing and reaction training for seated athletes to wheelchair stability and emergency procedures

👁️ From environmental risk management and supervision to creating safer training environments for visually impaired athletes.

🎯 Through case studies, video analysis, simulations, group exercises and reflection, participants are strengthening the knowledge and confidence needed to deliver safe, accessible and inclusive fencing experiences.

A big thank you to all our partners, coaches and participants for their commitment and active contribution to making fencing truly accessible for everyone! 🤺💙

📅 The next training sessions will take place on 6 September!

Stay tuned for more updates from Fencing Without Barriers!

24/08/2026

As the coordinator of the Waves of Inclusion project, EULink EULink is proud to share a glimpse into our 1st Transnational Meeting and the theoretical training on mindfulness and well-being led by Emeritus Professor Dimitra Koutsouki from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Mindfulness is an important part of the Waves of Inclusion Model, complementing water-based physical activities to support well-being, emotional resilience, self-awareness and social inclusion among Ukrainian refugee and local youth.
We are excited to see how these elements come together in the practical training and, ultimately, in activities that create meaningful opportunities for young people to connect, participate and thrive together.
Stay tuned for more updates from Waves of Inclusion and the development of our innovative model!

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27/07/2026

The Fencing without Barriers theoretical training sessions and the learning journey continues! EULink is proud to be part of this Erasmus+ Sport project that is co-funded by the European Commission!
Through this project the partnership aims to contribute to sports environment where no fencing athlete is left on the sidelines. On the 26th of July 2026, our partners ran a day of online training sessions, bringing coaches and trainees together to strengthen inclusive and adapted coaching practices in fencing.
The day covered four core areas. The first session focused on coaching athletes with physical disabilities and building strength and endurance. From there, the group moved into mixed training environments and how to build teamwork across diverse groups. Attention then turned to competition adaptations and preparing athletes psychologically for competitive settings. The final block centred on integrated coaching approaches, combining visual and physical adaptations in practice.
By the end of the day, trainees had gained practical tools to support athletes of every ability, and left better prepared to put inclusion into action.
The next round of sessions is on the 9th of August 2026, stay tuned!
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06/07/2026

⚔️ The journey continues!
EULink with the Fencing without Barriers partners have successfully completed the 5th day of our Online Theoretical Training Sessions for Fencing Trainers!
On 5th of July 2026, for four hours, trainers from across European Union and beyond engaged in interactive learning sessions dedicated to Inclusive and Adapted Fencing. Together, the trainers explored practical techniques, coaching strategies, and best practices for training people with visual and physical disabilities, while discussing how to create safe, accessible, and inclusive fencing environments for all.
Thank you to all the participants for their enthusiasm, valuable contributions, and commitment to making fencing a sport that everyone can enjoy!
📅 The next online training sessions will take place on 26 July 2026.
Stay tuned as we continue this exciting learning journey together! 🤺
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 Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.

06/07/2026

Waves of Inclusion is now on EPALE!

As the coordinator of the Waves of Inclusion project, EULink is proud to share that our project and the Waves of Inclusion Inclusion Toolkit have been published on EPALE, the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe.

This is an important milestone, making our Toolkit and project results accessible to educators, youth workers, and organisations across Europe, helping to promote inclusion, wellbeing, and resilience through water-based sports and mindfulness.

📘 Toolkit: https://epale.ec.europa.eu/en/resource-centre/content/waves-inclusion-toolkit

📰 Read the article: https://epale.ec.europa.eu/en/blog/waves-inclusion-supporting-ukrainian-refugee-youth-through-water-based-sports-and-mindfulness

A big thank you to all our partners, especially to Professor Dimitra Koutsouki, Sophia Charitou and Katerina Asonitou from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, for their dedication and excellent collaboration in creating the Toolkit and the Literature review!

Together, we are creating Waves of Inclusion!

We are delighted to share that the Waves of Inclusion project has been featured on EPALE, the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe!
Our latest EPALE publications showcase both the Waves of Inclusion Toolkit and the project's journey, demonstrating how water-based activities and mindfulness can foster inclusion, wellbeing, and resilience among young Ukrainian refugees and other young people facing displacement and social exclusion.

Publishing on EPALE makes the project's results accessible to educators, youth workers, trainers, NGOs, and adult learning professionals across Europe. This helps ensure that the knowledge, tools, and good practices developed through the Waves of Inclusion can be used, adapted, and leveraged by organisations working to build more inclusive communities. Sharing the project results on a European platform also extends the project's impact well beyond its lifetime.

📘 Explore the WAVES Inclusion Toolkit:
https://epale.ec.europa.eu/en/resource-centre/content/waves-inclusion-toolkit

📰 Read the project article:
https://epale.ec.europa.eu/en/blog/waves-inclusion-supporting-ukrainian-refugee-youth-through-water-based-sports-and-mindfulness

A heartfelt thank you to all our project partners, especially Professor Dimitra Koutsouki and her project team from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens for their dedication, expertise, and outstanding collaboration.

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 Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.

03/07/2026

1st Transnational Project Meeting of Waves of Inclusion Successfully Completed!
From 25-27 June 2026, EULink was delighted to take part in the 1st Transnational meeting of Erasmus+ Waves of Inclusion project in Białystok, Poland, hosted by Instytut Rozwoju Sportu i Edukacji (IRSIE) with the support of the Inter-School Sports Centre of Białystok.
As the project coordinator, EULink was pleased to bring together our partners Instytut Rozwoju Sportu i Edukacji, Professor Dimitra Koutsouki from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Asociatia Judeteana Sportul pentru Toti Suceava to train the trainers and officially launch the pilot implementation phase of the project.
During three productive days, we:
💡 Explored the benefits of physical activity and mindfulness for well-being and social inclusion.
🧘🏊 Participated in practical sessions on water-based and mindfulness activities.
📅 Finalised the planning of the pilot program to be implemented in Białystok (Poland) and Suceava (Romania) from September 2026 to February 2027 bringing together Ukrainian refugee and local children and adolescents.
Our consortium was honoured by the participation of distinguished representatives from the education and sports sectors of the Podlaskie region:
• Mrs. Agnieszka Krokos-Janczyło, Head of the State Education Authority for the Podlaskie Region of Poland
• Mrs. Beata Laskowska, Deputy Head of the State Education Authority for the Podlaskie Region of Poland
• Mrs. Małgorzata Andrzejewska-Dušánková, President of the Podlaskie Regional Swimming Association
• Mrs. Justyna Pacewicz, Principal of Sports Championship Secondary School No. 2 in Białystok
Their presence highlighted the importance of collaboration between educational institutions, sports organisations, and public authorities in creating more inclusive communities.
We would like to sincerely thank Instytut Rozwoju Sportu i Edukacji for hosting such a successful meeting and all our partners for their commitment, expertise, and excellent cooperation. We now look forward to the pilot implementation and to meeting again in Suceava, Romania, this November.
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14/06/2026

📚🤺 Theoretical Training Continues for the Fencing Without Barriers Erasmus+ Project!
Today, our journey toward more inclusive fencing continues with another enriching day of theoretical training sessions for fencing coaches participating in the Fencing Without Barriers Erasmus+ Project!
Today's sessions focus on:
🔹 Athletes’ Perspectives from France, Poland, Norway, and Greece. Testimonies from parafencers about their training experiences, barriers and motivation and their personal transformation through sport.
🔹 Overview of Disabilities
🔹 Visual Disabilities-Characteristics and Inclusion Strategies.
Through knowledge sharing, lived experiences, and practical learning, we continue building the skills needed to make fencing more accessible and inclusive for everyone.
📢 The training program is ongoing and will be completed in September 2026. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this exciting journey towards inclusive fencing!



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08/06/2026

Waves of Inclusion First Two Key Outputs Published!

We are excited to share that the first two key deliverables of the Waves of Inclusion (WoI) project, funded by the European Union, are now published: the Literature Review and the Practitioner Toolkit.

As the coordinator of the project, EULink is proud to work alongside our partners from Greece, Romania, and Poland on this Erasmus+ Sport initiative supporting the well-being and inclusion of Ukrainian refugee youth through innovative approaches combining water-based sports and mindfulness practices.

📘 The Literature Review that was prepared by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), specifically Emeritus Professor Dimitra Koutsouki, Sophia Charitou and Katerina Asonitou, in collaboration with EULink, explores the scientific evidence behind the project’s approach, focusing on how water-based physical activity and mindfulness can support emotional resilience and overall well-being.

🧰 The Practitioner Toolkit, also developed by the NKUA team in collaboration with EULink, is a practical resource that translates evidence into action, offering structured water-based sport activities, mindfulness exercises, facilitation guidance, and inclusive tools for trainers and youth workers.

Together, these outputs connect research with practice to support inclusive, wellbeing-focused work with young people.

🔜 What’s next?
The project’s first Transnational Project Meeting is coming up, including the Training of Trainers (25–27 June, Poland), where the partners will come together to prepare for the next phase of implementation with Ukrainian refugee and local youth in Romania and Poland by Asociatia Judeteana Sportul pentru Toti Suceava and Instytut Rozwoju Sportu i Edukacji.

🔗 Read more and access the resources here: https://eulink.gr/waves-of-inclusion-first-two-key-deliverables-published-introducing-the-literature-review-and-practitioner-toolkit/

✨ Stay tuned for more updates!

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 Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.

16/05/2026

🌍✨ 3rd Learning Activity Successfully Completed in Rende, Italy! 🇮🇹

From 5-7 May 2026, EULink with teachers and students from our partner schools gathered in Rende, Italy for the 3rd Learning Activity of our Erasmus+ project “Let’s Celebrate Diversity.”

Hosted by the coordinator, the Istituto Comprensivo Rende-Commenda, this inspiring three-day learning activity brought together all project partners, including EULink, to explore and celebrate cultural diversity through sharing best practices, storytelling, music, traditions, cuisine, and digital creativity.

📚 Day 1 focused on understanding cultural diversity and inclusive education through the theoretical session, the sharing of best practices, and discussions on personal cultural heritage.

🎶🍲 Day 2 was dedicated to folktales, local myths and legends, family traditions, migration stories, traditional music and dance, and delicious food from participating countries.

🎨💻 Day 3 encouraged creative collaboration as participants worked in international teams to create digital artwork and design posters for cultural diversity, promoting inclusion in schools.

🤝 Throughout the learning activity, the partners and students strengthened friendships, exchanged innovative ideas, and developed practical strategies to foster intercultural dialogue and mutual respect at school.

🏅 The learning activity concluded with presentations, reflections, and the awarding of certificates to all participants.
We want to thank our coordinator for the warm welcoming and the excellent cooperation which made this learning activity a success!

EULink is proud to be part of this meaningful Erasmus+ project and looks forward to continuing our shared mission of celebrating diversity during our next Learning Activity that aims to promote religious diversity and build bridges across faiths, taking place in October, 2026, in Istanbul, Turkiye!
The project is co-funded by the European Union.