Train4Family
Children with disabilities often lead a passive lifestyle due to a lack of adapted sports content and unhealthy nutrition which has negative consequences on their health. Families of children with disabilities are usually not properly instructed in the methods of conducting sports or nutrition by which they could contribute to improving the lives of disabled children.
This project aims to include disabled kids with their family in social life, to improve the quality of their lives, to make them closer with the family, to make them included in sport recreation and consuming healthy diet by creating an environment which enables their development.
As part of the project, families will be educated under the guidance of trainers/coaches, and educational content available on the platform as well as in the manuals on methods of implementing sports for children with various types of physical or intellectual disabilities. By including the whole family in sports activities it promotes a healthy lifestyle for the whole family, makes parents/guardians/siblings more included and active in the life of their family member with disabilities.
Physical activity has proven positive effects on the overall physical, mental, and emotional health of all persons, making it a valuable instrument for raising the quality of life of children with disabilities. By using athletics and swimming we want disabled children aged 6-18 to come together with their parents/guardians/sibling.
Project activities are focused on improving the quality of life of children with disabilities, their families, and actively promoting sports and healthy nutrition as mechanisms through which to reduce the degree of marginalization and improve the conditions for social integration of children with disabilities
The Importance of Plant-Based Nutrition for Health and Well-being
Plant-based nutrition has gained significant attention in recent years for its role in improving overall health and preventing chronic diseases. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains provides essential nutrients that our bodies need to function optimally. Not only does this type of diet help in maintaining a healthy weight
Childhood obesity in Bosnia and Herzegovina
According to DynaMed, obesity is the condition of having excess accumulation of body fat defined by body mass index (BMI) above the designated cutoff for age and sex. It is caused by a complex set of interacting factors that are related to genetics, behaviour, and the physical and social environment.
The successful stories of Bosnian children with disabilities at the Paralympic
“I’m in the seventh grade and I’m an excellent student. Swimming means a lot to me, primarily because of my health, but also because of my friends. I don’t know how I would do without this. I’ve been training for five years, three or four times a week. I wish I could do more” – said Ismail Barlov.
International Meeting #Train4Family in Sicily: Enhancing Inclusion Through Sports and Healthy Nutrition
The international meeting for the #Train4Family project took place on October 11-12, 2024, in Palermo, Italy, bringing together representatives from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Turkey, Slovenia, Spain, and Italy. This collaborative gathering aimed to evaluate project progress, exchange good practices, and outline the next steps in promoting sports
Transnational Project Meeting for The Project “Train4Family“ Was Held in Sarajevo
United in Sarajevo, BiH, the „Train4Family“ transnational project meeting was successfully conducted, leaving all partners with a big motivation to achieve new milestones. The transnational project meeting was held on the 3rd of April and it gathered representatives from 6 different organizations and institutions from BiH, Italy (The University Sports Center of Palermo), Croatia (PSA CR), Spain (The University of Murcia), Bulgaria (The Bulgarian Sports Development Association), Slovenia (IPAK).