LBTQI*
Women Active
Aims to drive significant change in the inclusion and participation of LBTQI women in grassroots sport across Europe.
Project information
As the project leader, EGLSF brings its extensive experience and commitment to promoting diversity and equality within the sporting community, spearheading a collaborative effort to build a more inclusive sports landscape for LBTQI women.
Through workshops, inclusive Eco-Activity Days, and a network of engaged LBTQI women in sport, this project will promote lasting change and ensure that LBTQI women are recognized, supported, and empowered to take an active role in the sports community across Europe.
Create a Transnational Network
- Bring together LBTQI women athletes, leaders, and coaches to foster cross-border collaboration and networking.
- Bring together LBTQI women athletes, leaders, and coaches to foster cross-border collaboration and networking.
Increase Participation in Sport
- Develop inclusive strategies to encourage greater participation of LBTQI women in grassroots sport activities across Europe.
- Develop inclusive strategies to encourage greater participation of LBTQI women in grassroots sport activities across Europe.
Workshops & Awareness-Raising
- Organize workshops that focus on gender equality and the inclusion of LBTQI women in sport, including the exploration of successful mechanisms for promoting inclusion.
- Organize workshops that focus on gender equality and the inclusion of LBTQI women in sport, including the exploration of successful mechanisms for promoting inclusion.
Eco-Activity Days
- Host 3 inclusive activity days focused on sport and physical activity, designed to provide hands-on experience and insights into the realities faced by LBTQI women in sports contexts.
The LBTI*Women*Active project brings together a diverse consortium of six partner organizations from five different countries, each bringing unique expertise and perspectives to the table. The partners include:
- EGLSF (Netherlands): eglsf.info
- Activ’Elles04 (France): Activ'Elles
- Panteres Grogues (Spain): panteresgrogues.org
- Club Esportiu LGTB+ Samarucs Valencia (Spain): samarucs.org
- Discover Football (Germany): discoverfootball.de
- Bilitis Foundation (Bulgaria): bilitis.org
Each partner organization will play a key role in the implementation of activities, including the development of workshops, the organization of Eco-Activity Days, and the creation of the LBTQI women’s network.
- Kick-off Meeting (Dec 2, 2024):
Partners officially launched the two-year project, laying out the groundwork for the project’s activities, roles, and responsibilities. - Workshops on Gender Equality and Inclusion:
Collaborative workshops aimed at raising awareness and understanding of gender equality in sport, as well as how to implement inclusive practices for LBTQI women. - Inclusive Eco-Activity Days:
Three activity days will be organized, bringing LBTQI women together to engage in physical activities and share their experiences within the sports community. - Networking and Knowledge-Sharing:
Establishing a network of LBTQI women in grassroots sport to share experiences, build cooperation, and collectively work towards better inclusion and participation.
- Launch of the W4W catalog & Workshop - Rotterdam 27th Feb 2026 - "UNITED in Sport – Driving LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in European Sport" conference
- Face-to-Face Event – Sofia 2026 (mid June)
The project partners will meet in Sofia for an EcoActivity day and workshop
Catalog of events, organisations and resources - From women* to women*
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