PREFERAL – Promoting Equality for Fewer Opportunities People through Outdoor and Leisure Activities
Building inclusive communities where everyone can thrive through accessible sport and outdoor activities.
Promoting equality through inclusive sports, education, participation, and lifelong learning opportunities.
International organisations collaborating to advance inclusion, innovation, education, and community development.
Welcome to PREFERAL
PREFERAL – Promoting Equality for Fewer Opportunities People through Outdoor and Leisure Activities is a European Erasmus+ Sport project dedicated to making sport and outdoor activities more accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for everyone.
Across Europe, millions of people face barriers that prevent them from participating in physical activity. These barriers may be related to disability, social exclusion, economic disadvantage, geographical isolation, or limited access to inclusive sports opportunities. PREFERAL was created to address these challenges by demonstrating that sport is much more than physical exercise, it is a powerful instrument for education, social integration, personal growth, and community building.
The project brings together organisations from Portugal, Greece, and Sweden, combining expertise in sport, education, digital innovation, and social inclusion. Together, the partners are developing practical resources, innovative training methodologies, and digital learning opportunities that will help sports organisations, coaches, educators, and community leaders create environments where everyone feels welcome and empowered to participate.
Throughout its implementation, PREFERAL will deliver international meetings, training programmes, educational materials, awareness campaigns, and an online learning platform designed to promote inclusive sporting practices across Europe.
By encouraging collaboration, sharing good practices, and promoting equal opportunities, PREFERAL contributes to building stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities where diversity is celebrated and every individual has the opportunity to reach their full potential through sport.