The Porto Football Association (AF Porto), a partner in the European STRANGE project, held two football activity sessions on 7 and 13 October at Indoor Soccer Arca d’Água in Porto, Portugal. As part of the project’s activities, the sessions brought together 31 participants and aimed to promote gender equality in sport by challenging stereotypes and raising awareness of discrimination. Through games with different rules and conditions of participation, complemented by group reflection sessions. Participants were encouraged to explore issues related to equal opportunities, tolerance and inclusion in football.
The sessions received very positive feedback, with an average satisfaction rating of 4.71 out of 5. Participants highlighted the coaches’ support, the atmosphere of respect and inclusion, and the dynamic nature of the activities. These sessions form part of AF Porto’s work within the STRANGE project, which uses sports as a tool to challenge gender stereotypes and promote more inclusive and equal sporting practices.
