Sport-Freunde

“Sport-Freunde” is a project of “Fremde werden Freunde” with the aim of creating low-threshold, free sports activities with psychosocial elements for people with a history of flight or migration. Sports and leisure activities are offered in schools and out of school at locations in Vienna and Linz. These include various sports such as basketball, Thai boxing, aerobics, soccer, running and chess.

Evaluation design

The impact evaluation assesses the extent to which the project objectives are achieved and what effects the project has on the target groups. To this end, the existing impact model is critically reflected upon and further developed.

Methods

A mix of qualitative and quantitative surveys allows the evaluation questions to be answered comprehensively. Based on a quantitative before and after survey, effects on the participants are identified. Participant observations, interviews and focus groups with participants as well as interviews with stakeholders provide conclusions about their assessments and experiences in individual “Sport-Freunde” offers.