Together Project
The European tradition of play for children and adults has led to an extraordinary variety of ways of talking and interacting. The actions of this project will be linked to the promotion of traditional sports and games (TSG) and the promotion of social inclusion among European citizens. TSG are a mirror of the social, linguistic and cultural richness of the different territories that are part of Europe, and as such, they acquire the dimension of cultural heritage, recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). They are also an effective means of conveying values of solidarity (voluntary activities), diversity, inclusion (equal opportunities, sport for all, efficiency, empowerment) and cultural awareness (equal access for all, resilience). UNESCO works to preserve, promote and develop TSG and to make them be an integral part of national development strategies. All these elements will strengthen our ultimate goal of sport for peace and development. Furthermore, TSG reflect different cultural expressions and create a bridge between cultures for better mutual understanding. At the same time, they will be the ideal procedure for persons with intellectual disabilities to play an active role in society, promoting their social inclusion.