Beschrijving van de organisatie

Eskişehir Ata Spor Club is a non-profit organisation using grassroots sports as a pathway to youth empowerment, social inclusion and community well-being. Based in Eskişehir, Türkiye, we engage around 250 young people every year, mainly aged 13–30, including those with fewer opportunities such as low-income youth, migrants and NEETs. Our aims are to: • provide accessible sports opportunities for all young people, • support physical and mental health through active lifestyles, • develop teamwork, leadership and fair play values, • use sports to build bridges between different social groups, • encourage volunteering and active participation in society. Our main activities include weekly grassroots sports trainings such as volleyball, tennis, football, futsal and general fitness (approximately 8–10 sessions per week). We organise local tournaments, sport-for-all events, outdoor activities like cycling and hiking, and awareness actions promoting healthy living and solidarity. We work closely with schools, youth centres and community organisations to ensure equal access for excluded groups. Through the European Solidarity Corps, we plan to host international volunteers who will support children and youth in sport sessions, help organise inclusive sport events, contribute to social responsibility campaigns and create intercultural learning spaces.