The project, with a strong focus on the Western Balkans, seeks to address the complex challenges faced by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Croatia, and Greece, particularly in the areas of integrating ethnic and religious minorities and advancing gender equality. These regions, which have been significantly impacted by emigration, along with an increasing influx of migrants and asylum seekers, underscore the urgent need for more inclusive societal frameworks.

The project sets out to establish finswimming as a new and inclusive sport in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo, offering a digital education platform that not only teaches the sport itself but also imparts essential skills related to social inclusion. The initiative specifically targets women and ethnic minorities, aiming to create educational pathways that break down traditional barriers.

By focusing on capacity building within grassroots clubs, the project aspires to elevate finswimming as a gateway to a variety of other water-related activities. More importantly, it seeks to foster social inclusion, using sports as a unifying tool to bridge divides. The initiative also places a strong emphasis on regional cooperation within the Western Balkans, encouraging the sharing of best practices and knowledge to address pressing socio-economic challenges. This collaborative approach aims to promote greater civil engagement and social cohesion through the power of sports, creating lasting positive impacts in the region.

Additionally, this project is co-financed by the Government of the Republic of Croatia and, the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs. Further underscoring the importance of cross-border collaboration in tackling the region’s social challenges.