REACH – Reshaping Engagement, Advocacy, and Capacity Building for Youth in Sport for All

REACH – Reshaping Engagement, Advocacy, and
Capacity Building for Youth in Sport for All

The REACH project is an initiative designed to empower young people across Europe and beyond by increasing their participation in volunteer, leadership, and decision-making roles within the Sport for All movement. Through the creation of a Youth Task Force, REACH provides young people aged 18-30 with opportunities to take on leadership roles and become change agents in their communities.

Objectives

The REACH project aims to:

Understand the needs and expectations of young people (18-30 years old) in Sport for All.
Gather and analyze data on youth engagement to shape future strategies and policies.
Empower youth and organizations through capacity-building initiatives.
Create platforms that support youth-led, innovative Sport for All programs.
Establish "Youth for Youth" mentorship programs to foster peer-to-peer learning.
Develop a sustainable, replicable model for long-term youth engagement.

Activities & Key Deliverables

Through hands-on learning and strategic collaboration, the REACH project will deliver tangible tools and frameworks to enhance youth engagement in Sport for All including:

Literature Review – Mapping existing youth engagement strategies in Sport for All.
Analysis of Sport for All organizations’ policies on youth engagement.
Youth Engagement Charter for Sport for All organizations, alongside a Mentorship Charter.
Enhanced CLC modules strengthening youth-focused capacity building.
Collection of good practices from 9 Community Actions.

Youth Task Force

The Youth Task Force is the driving force behind the REACH Project, bringing together 16 young leaders from across nine countries to shape the future of youth engagement in Sport for All. Selected through an Open Call application process, these changemakers will contribute their voices, leadership, and experiences to promote inclusion, empower youth, and create lasting impact.

📌 More details on the selection process will be announced in April.

As part of the Task Force, these young leaders will receive full funding to take part in an immersive training program designed to equip them with the skills, networks, and tools to drive meaningful change in their communities. Through interactive workshops, mentorship, and hands-on training, they will gain practical experience, connect with experts, and develop solutions to strengthen youth engagement in Sport for All. Their journey will unfold through six key activities:

Workshops

Focus-group discussions led by the University of Limerick and project partners to analyze youth needs & expectations.

Mentorship

A 16-month mentorship program where each youth member is paired with an experienced mentor.

CLC Courses

Participants will complete TAFISA Certified Leadership Courses (CLC) Level 1 (2025) & Level 2 (2026).

Mobility

Youth Task Force meetings in France (ANESTAPS Congress, Oct 2025) and Prague (TAFISA World Congress, May 2026) - TBC

Webinars

Youth Task Force members will participate and organize webinar sessions in late 2025 and 2026 to introduce their Community Actions concepts and objectives in the form of elevator pitches.

REACH Conference

A 1.5-hour session at the TAFISA World Congress (May 2026) presenting project impact.

Project Partners

The REACH Project is powered by a diverse network of international partners committed to advancing Sport for All through collaboration, research, and capacity-building. Spanning multiple continents, these partners bring unique expertise and local insights, strengthening the project's global impact. Explore the interactive map to discover the organizations driving this initiative, their locations, and their contributions to fostering youth engagement in sport and physical activity worldwide.

9 Project Partners: TAFISA, ANESTAPS, European Observatoire of Sport and Employment (EOSE), University of Limerick, Estonia Sport for All Association (USK), Sport Union of Slovenia, FIGeST, UkraineActive, and TIBU Africa (Maroc).
3 Associated Partners: Knowledge Centre for Sport & Physical Activity, Sasakawa Sports Foundation, and Sport for Life Canada.

Project Updates

REACH Project Kickoff Meeting

On 21 January, the REACH Project officially kicked off with its first online partners’ meeting, marking the beginning of a journey to promote youth leadership and inclusivity within the global Sport for All movement...

First in-person meeting in Frankfurt

On 27 & 28 March, the REACH project held its first in-person meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, celebrating the TAFISA European Sport for All Forum 2025. Project partners from Europe and outside Europe were present at the meeting.

Open Call Application -
REACH Youth Task Force

Join the REACH Youth Task force or the REACH Youth Community and find opportunities for capacity-building, networking and empowerment in the field of Sport for All!