Partners
Malta Football Association – MFA
The Malta Football Association (MFA) is a private non-profit organisation of an associative nature and is registered with a local legal body; Sport Malta which is regulating the Association according to Chapter 455 of the Laws of Malta entitled ‘Sports Act’. In the year 2000, the MFA celebrated the first century since its foundation in 1900, having been the first sports organisation on these islands and also becoming one of the oldest. The principal aim of the MFA is to foster the game of football through the organisation of competitions, coaching, refereeing and also love for the game amongst youngsters. The MFA is currently formed of fifty-three (53) clubs and thirteen (13) Member Associations, which in turn organise football competitions for the clubs and teams affiliated with them or other activities related to their status.
The MFA’s Mission is: “To organise, promote and protect the game of football in Malta and Gozo with respect to the laws of the game and without discrimination on grounds of race, colour or creed.” The MFA has all necessary capacities to manage the PROGRES project as it is a well-structured organisation with wide experience in sports projects, social inclusion project as well as working with students, refugees, vulnerable people, persons with disabilities, and all those who through football can improve their well-being, their quality of life and life-long education. The Association is ultimately an umbrella organisation for football clubs in Malta.
The Malta Football Association employs full-timers and has a considerable number of part-timers and volunteers who work in various departments. The Malta FA participates in a number of social inclusion projects using football related activities to enhance participation and inclusivity at all levels. This includes using the game of football in a number of situations to enhance participation, social networking, inclusion, integration and education to mention a few elements which are go beyond playing the game. Playing football is of course fundamental in all the activities which take different forms and are spread across the community. The key objective is always using football in all activities to compliment the needs of the end user: students, refugees, vulnerable people, persons with disabilities, and all those who through football can improve their well-being, their quality of life and life-long education.
The MFA’s Mission is: “To organise, promote and protect the game of football in Malta and Gozo with respect to the laws of the game and without discrimination on grounds of race, colour or creed.” The MFA has all necessary capacities to manage the PROGRES project as it is a well-structured organisation with wide experience in sports projects, social inclusion project as well as working with students, refugees, vulnerable people, persons with disabilities, and all those who through football can improve their well-being, their quality of life and life-long education. The Association is ultimately an umbrella organisation for football clubs in Malta.
The Malta Football Association employs full-timers and has a considerable number of part-timers and volunteers who work in various departments. The Malta FA participates in a number of social inclusion projects using football related activities to enhance participation and inclusivity at all levels. This includes using the game of football in a number of situations to enhance participation, social networking, inclusion, integration and education to mention a few elements which are go beyond playing the game. Playing football is of course fundamental in all the activities which take different forms and are spread across the community. The key objective is always using football in all activities to compliment the needs of the end user: students, refugees, vulnerable people, persons with disabilities, and all those who through football can improve their well-being, their quality of life and life-long education.
Peter Busuttil
(Project Manager)
FSR Official; Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Malta and Professional Qualification in Theatre, Scuola D’Arte Drammatica Paolo Grassi, Milano
peter.busuttil@mfa.com.mt
Andrea Jiménez
(Researcher)
BA of History, University of Barcelona; MA in Cooperation for Development, NGOs and Public Administration, University of Granada. Currently, specializing in Migration field at the ECAH
andrea.jimenez@mfa.com.mt
The Football Association of Norway – NFF
With its 18 regional FA’s, 1844 football clubs and 130000 volunteers/elected representatives, the Football Association of Norway (NFF) is Norway’s largest umbrella organisation (central body for football clubs) and volunteer organisation.
Number of employees in Oslo (HQ): 95,1 (Full time and part time employees)
Regional employees (region): 112,5 (Full time and part time employees)
Network: Norwegian Confederation of Sports (NIF) – The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
NFF’s vision “Football for All” obligates the organisation to take the necessary measures required for accommodation of fair and equal participation for all to play football. This vision naturally also includes gender equality, perceiving female players as a group deserving of equal access opportunities to football activities. This is an area of work NFF has an extensive portfolio of, and many best practice experiences to build on to ensure greater inclusion and equality in football as well as woman’s participation in football governance structures. Additionally, NFF’s international department currently administers three main projects tied to gender rights and girls’ empowerment in 6 countries in the South Eastern Europe/Balkan region and 8 countries in the Middle East and North-Africa. These projects have endured over several years and gives NFF’s international social responsibility department valuable experience with these working themes.
Number of employees in Oslo (HQ): 95,1 (Full time and part time employees)
Regional employees (region): 112,5 (Full time and part time employees)
Network: Norwegian Confederation of Sports (NIF) – The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
NFF’s vision “Football for All” obligates the organisation to take the necessary measures required for accommodation of fair and equal participation for all to play football. This vision naturally also includes gender equality, perceiving female players as a group deserving of equal access opportunities to football activities. This is an area of work NFF has an extensive portfolio of, and many best practice experiences to build on to ensure greater inclusion and equality in football as well as woman’s participation in football governance structures. Additionally, NFF’s international department currently administers three main projects tied to gender rights and girls’ empowerment in 6 countries in the South Eastern Europe/Balkan region and 8 countries in the Middle East and North-Africa. These projects have endured over several years and gives NFF’s international social responsibility department valuable experience with these working themes.
Anders Hasselgard
(Manager)
Head of International Development Cooperation; PhD in Sport and Development, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences; Master's Degree in Political Science, The University of Oslo, Bachelor's Degree in Political Science; The Norwegian University of Science and Technology Position in project Research
anders.hasselgard@fotball.no
Hans Finstad
(Researcher)
Special Advisor; Studies in Management
hans.finstad@fotball.no
Erik Loe
(Researcher)
Senior Adviser/ Commercial; Higher education in Economics, Organisation and Marketing
erik.loe@fotball.no
Football Federation of Macedonia – FFM
The Football Federation of Macedonia has the privilege, responsibility and opportunity to organize football in North Macedonia in all its aspects. We are working on the development of the amateur and professional football in partnership and cooperation with FIFA and UEFA, as football organizations where we are participating as affiliated members. In terms of development, we are also cooperating with the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, with the local businesses, and of course, the sponsors. Undertaking the role and the responsibility of organizing football, we have to adapt to the ever changing and developing environment. We have to face all the new challenges that football brings in the world. We have to set new targets that will lead us to success, in a fair manner and that will represent true values. Each year we will try to be winners in sport, in organization and in administration.
Our mission is to serve and to lead the Football Federation of Macedonia towards reaching the goals and to build an integrity based on successful leadership in order to preserve the game of football in its entirety; To protect and to care for the future of football, through straightening of the winning mentality and through enabling the pursuit of a career path to all of those that want to be part of the football game in North Macedonia. Our mission also is to open the doors of cooperation with the local and regional organizations, associations, clubs, leagues, viewers, supporters and all the other stakeholders that lead the game and support the growth, the development and the continuity of football. FFM is in a close cooperation with FIFA and UEFA, and our aim is to straighten the relations with these two organizations that have the crucial role in the football development, in the promotion of healthy lifestyle and in the education of young athletes, not just in North Macedonia and in the region, but also throughout the world.
The game of football in North Macedonia represents one of the biggest ambassadors, a promoter of fair play, of social inclusion, of healthy life style and education in our society. Our mission is to protect the values and the key principals of the game of football, such as integrity, diversity, dignity, laws of the game, the referees, the opponents and the supporters, and all with an aim to protect the true spirit of our game. Our vision is to become a respected football organization in our country and in the world, an organization that serves all the football stakeholders in our country. We are dedicated to the respect of the game of football and of our opponents through fair play, responsibility and respect for all the individuals, regardless of they are players, viewers, supporters, partners, or the society with its laws and the laws of the game, that represents our duty to the international football family.
Our mission is to serve and to lead the Football Federation of Macedonia towards reaching the goals and to build an integrity based on successful leadership in order to preserve the game of football in its entirety; To protect and to care for the future of football, through straightening of the winning mentality and through enabling the pursuit of a career path to all of those that want to be part of the football game in North Macedonia. Our mission also is to open the doors of cooperation with the local and regional organizations, associations, clubs, leagues, viewers, supporters and all the other stakeholders that lead the game and support the growth, the development and the continuity of football. FFM is in a close cooperation with FIFA and UEFA, and our aim is to straighten the relations with these two organizations that have the crucial role in the football development, in the promotion of healthy lifestyle and in the education of young athletes, not just in North Macedonia and in the region, but also throughout the world.
The game of football in North Macedonia represents one of the biggest ambassadors, a promoter of fair play, of social inclusion, of healthy life style and education in our society. Our mission is to protect the values and the key principals of the game of football, such as integrity, diversity, dignity, laws of the game, the referees, the opponents and the supporters, and all with an aim to protect the true spirit of our game. Our vision is to become a respected football organization in our country and in the world, an organization that serves all the football stakeholders in our country. We are dedicated to the respect of the game of football and of our opponents through fair play, responsibility and respect for all the individuals, regardless of they are players, viewers, supporters, partners, or the society with its laws and the laws of the game, that represents our duty to the international football family.
Natalia Ilievska Bozhinovska
(Manager)
Head of the Legal Department of FFM; B.A. of Law, Former lawyer, Certificate from UEFA Women in Football Leadership Programme
natalia.bozhinovska@ffm.com.mk
Evgenija Milinovikj
(Technican)
Director of the sector for supporting of football activities; B.A. in Law (Faculty of Law – Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje; UEFA Certificate and Diploma in Football Management (IDHEAP, Lausanne, Switzerland); Certificate from UEFA Women in Football Leadership Programme
evgenija.milinovik@ffm.com.mk
Irena Bakrevska Miloshevska
(Administrative staff)
International Department and Social responsibility Manager; MESGO – The Executive Master in Global Sport Governance; UEFA Women in Leadership Programme, WFLP UEFA; UEFA Certificate for Football management (IDHEAP, Lausanne, Switzerland); B.A. in Psychology; Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje – North Macedonia
irena.b.miloshevska@ffm.com.mk
Center for Cultural Development and Gender Studies – FILIA
FILIA Center is a feminist NGO which makes women’s voices be heard through community work and advocacy, activism and research. We want a society in which women’s rights and needs are respected. We promote social and civic dialogue on gender equality. FILIA was founded in 2000 and developed in the last 20 years as one of the most active feminist NGOs in Romania. FILIA has 11 permanent paid staff members, 1 collaborator, over 20 volunteers and over 20 members.
We believe in an intersectional approach that will include the diverse needs and interests of women, in order to promote gender equality in all public and private spheres. We work for gender equality and equality of opportunities, focusing on gender-based violence, as well as work-life balance, discrimination at the workplace and access to health services. Working a lot with volunteers, through non-formal education and raising awareness, FILIA developed active groups of young women and men that promote gender equality and non-discrimination and who are engaged in defending women’s rights.
FILIA is member of the informal Network for preventing and combating violence against women involved in advocacy for better policies and in the last four years was involved in working groups with representatives from Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Superior Council of Magistracy in order to find the best solutions for modifying the legislation accordingly to the Istanbul Convention.
FILIA has significant experience on promoting gender equality in public and private entities and addressing the problem of under-representation of women in various fields of activity: politics, educational system, police and army force etc. It has run various campaigns to raise awareness regarding disparities between men and women in power structures and has taken some successful action to fight gender equality. For example, in the last parliamentary elections together with the Embassy of Spain, the Embassy of Sweden, the Netherlands Embassy, CeRe: the Resource Center for Public Participation and the National Agency for Equal Opportunities between Women and Men have organized a debate on methods to improve women’s participation in the 2016 parliamentary elections.
We believe in an intersectional approach that will include the diverse needs and interests of women, in order to promote gender equality in all public and private spheres. We work for gender equality and equality of opportunities, focusing on gender-based violence, as well as work-life balance, discrimination at the workplace and access to health services. Working a lot with volunteers, through non-formal education and raising awareness, FILIA developed active groups of young women and men that promote gender equality and non-discrimination and who are engaged in defending women’s rights.
FILIA is member of the informal Network for preventing and combating violence against women involved in advocacy for better policies and in the last four years was involved in working groups with representatives from Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Superior Council of Magistracy in order to find the best solutions for modifying the legislation accordingly to the Istanbul Convention.
FILIA has significant experience on promoting gender equality in public and private entities and addressing the problem of under-representation of women in various fields of activity: politics, educational system, police and army force etc. It has run various campaigns to raise awareness regarding disparities between men and women in power structures and has taken some successful action to fight gender equality. For example, in the last parliamentary elections together with the Embassy of Spain, the Embassy of Sweden, the Netherlands Embassy, CeRe: the Resource Center for Public Participation and the National Agency for Equal Opportunities between Women and Men have organized a debate on methods to improve women’s participation in the 2016 parliamentary elections.
Andreea Braga
(Manager)
PhD in Political Science with a thesis on violence against women and intersectionality,
National School of Political and Administrative Studies (NSPAS). Master in Gender and Minorities policies and Bachelor degree in Political Science, NSPAS. Currently a student at the Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest
andreea.braga@centrulfilia.ro
Adela Alexandru
(Researcher)
Associate teacher at the Faculty of Political Science of the National School of Political and Administrative Studies in Bucharest; Researcher in Gender studies; Currently PhD Student in the field of Political Science and Gender
adela.alexandru@centrulfilia.ro
Andreea Rusu
(Researcher)
Executive Director; Bachelor degree in Political Science (October 2014 – July 2017), National School of Political and Administrative Studies (NSPAS), Political Science Faculty; Currently studying for a Master’s degree in Policies, Gender Equality and Minorities’ Rights, National School of Political and Administrative Studies (NSPAS), Political Science Faculty
andreea.rusu@centrulfilia.ro
TREK Development SA
TREK Development is a research and development organisations with vast experience in ETC/EU programmes. Since its establishment in 1995 it has visualized, prepared, submitted, evaluated, coordinated and implemented a series of projects tackling inter alia socioeconomic inclusion and education/training issues. TREK is a leading European group of companies providing development services to governmental bodies and public organizations all over Europe. TREK’s portfolio is built around two major areas: urban/regional development and project development/finance.
In the area of urban/regional development, TREK is actively involved in a wide range of projects targeting mostly:
In the area of urban/regional development, TREK is actively involved in a wide range of projects targeting mostly:
- Social inclusion – Employment – Employability
- Vocational education and training – eLearning
- ICT – eGovernment – Digital skills
- Entrepreneurship – Competitiveness – Innovation
- Urban regeneration
- Culture – Tourism.
Ektor Tsatsoulis
(Senior Project Manager)
Master of Researche (MRes) in Corporate Governane & Business Ethics.
BSc in Business Administration - Marketing Specialisation
ektor@trek-development.eu
Despina Antonarou
(Project Manager and Researcher)
Junior Project Manager, Monitoring, coordination and implementation of projects in the context of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes and other EC programmes (Interreg, Erasmus+, etc.); BSc in Applied Geology and Geophysics
despina@trek-development.eu
Olga Gaitani
(Researcher)
Junior Project Manager; Master of Science (MSC) in Engineering (Sustainable Cities); Master of Science and Bachelor in Civil Engineering
Fani Papakota
(Quality Assurance Manager/Researcher )
Project Manager; Advance Certificate in Project management and PMP; MSc International Business and Management
Universita Degli Studi di Modena e Regio Emilia – UNIMORE
The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE), founded in 1175, is among the oldest universities in the world and has always been ranked among the top Italian universities for quality of teaching and research. UNIMORE is composed of 14 Departments, 16 interdisciplinary research centres, 8 PhD schools, and has 809 academic staff, 645 administrative staff and 26,712 students. It has more than 253 international exchange agreements and invests 1 million € for year in mobility programmes. Currently, UNIMORE project portfolio comprises: n. 16 KA2 – Strategic Partnerships projects (n. 6 KA201, n. 6 KA202, n. 3 KA203, n. 1 KA204), 2 of them are coordinated by UNIMORE; n. 1 KA3 – Support for policy reform project (coordinated by UNIMORE); n. 1 Jean Monnet Academic Modules; 68 H2020 running projects (n. 9 projects are coordinated by UNIMORE) and 37 other projects supported by different international funds. The UNIMORE group involved in the Project will be CHIMOMO Department. UNIMORE will exploit its wide expertise in ERASMUS+ projects in order to contribute to the achievement of the project’s goals.
Loris Vezzali
(Manager)
Full Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.; January 2017 to December 2019 he has been National Coordinator of the Section of Social Psychology of the Italian Association of Psychology; Dean of the Degree Course in at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; Editor in Chief of the Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, and Associate Editor of Group Processes and Intergroup Relations
loris.vezzali@unimore.it
Alessia Cadamuro
(Researcher)
Associate Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; In August 2007 she obtained a doctorate in General and Experimental Psychology at the Alma Mater Studiorum (Department of Psychology), University of Bologna, presenting a doctoral thesis on the relationship between cognitive performance and body posture
alessia.cadamuro@unimore.it
Tindara Addabbo
(Researcher)
Full Professor in Economic Policy at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; Coordinator of Leading Towards Sustainable Gender Equality Plans in research institutions; Delegate for Equal Opportunities at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
tindara.addabbo@unimore.it
Sandro Rubichi
(Researcher)
Full Professor in General Psychology Policy at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; Dean of the Degree Course in at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, member of the Commission for the National Scientific Licence (2016-2018); Member of the Research Commission of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia since 2010
sandro.rubichi@unimore.it
Veronica Margherita Cocco
(Researcher)
A PhD student in psychology. Her research interests include intergroup relations and prejudice reduction. She took part to many social projects aimed at promoting social inclusion of disadvantaged groups.
EUSA Institute – EUSA
EUSA Institute is a non-profit non-governmental organisation working on developing university sports, organizing sports events, carrying out sports activities and projects and providing education in sports at the university level. The Institute supports activities of the European University Sports Association (EUSA), the governing body for university and college sport in Europe, having 46 national university sports member associations. As a pan-European non-governmental organisation, it links national university sport federations, universities, teams, individual competitors, volunteers and other partners throughout Europe.
EUSA mission is to maintain and develop regular communication between the national federations; to coordinate competitions, conferences, mass-sport-events and other activities; to represent university sport in general and the member federations in particular in relation to various European bodies; to disseminate throughout Europe the ideals of university sport in close collaboration with the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and other European organisations and institutions. EUSA is the licensing body for the European Universities Championships and European Universities Games, which are organised in alternating years.
EUSA supports and promotes education and sports and is a strong advocate of dual careers. Because university sport is much more than only competitions, EUSA strives for the development of all its aspects, including the social values and educational activities. Through the organisation and participation in various conferences, seminars, conventions and other similar events, we bring together different stakeholders to share good practice and establish strong network. EUSA is also a proud partner in projects and initiatives carried out by our partners, European institutions and agencies, receiving support by the European Commission, Council of Europe and other institutional bodies. Social responsibilities projects are one of the priorities in EUSA.
EUSA mission is to maintain and develop regular communication between the national federations; to coordinate competitions, conferences, mass-sport-events and other activities; to represent university sport in general and the member federations in particular in relation to various European bodies; to disseminate throughout Europe the ideals of university sport in close collaboration with the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and other European organisations and institutions. EUSA is the licensing body for the European Universities Championships and European Universities Games, which are organised in alternating years.
EUSA supports and promotes education and sports and is a strong advocate of dual careers. Because university sport is much more than only competitions, EUSA strives for the development of all its aspects, including the social values and educational activities. Through the organisation and participation in various conferences, seminars, conventions and other similar events, we bring together different stakeholders to share good practice and establish strong network. EUSA is also a proud partner in projects and initiatives carried out by our partners, European institutions and agencies, receiving support by the European Commission, Council of Europe and other institutional bodies. Social responsibilities projects are one of the priorities in EUSA.
Andrej Pisl
(Manager)
Communications and Projects Manager; SportAccord Academy, Lausanne (Switzerland) Certified Sport Professional; Center for Citizenship Education / EIP Slovenia – School of Peace, Limbus (Slovenia) KOMPASS’ Council of Europe national Trainer for Human Rights; University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana (Slovenia) Bachelor of Arts – Teacher of English Language and Literature
pisl@eusa.eu
Sara Rozman
(Researcher)
Education and Development Manager at the EUSA Institute; University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts, Department of Sociology, Ljubljana (Slovenia) PhD; University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts, Department of Sociology, Ljubljana (Slovenia) Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Pedagogic
rozman@eusa.eu
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