Between 7 and 9 September, the ALL IN project consortium met in Bordeaux, France, to discuss the latest developments and outline the future of our initiative. For the Developia Foundation, this transnational meeting was much more than a routine gathering: it provided a space for connection, inspiration and collaboration.
Over the course of those days, the partners shared ideas, assessed the progress made to date and linked our recent achievements to new opportunities for the future of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the world of sport.
Since the project’s launch, the initiative has seen strong participation and achieved tangible results. We have successfully delivered training courses focusing on the rights and inclusion of LGBT+ people in sport, and have established valuable partnerships with sports organisations and local institutions. Most importantly, we have launched a direct mentoring programme designed to help young athletes engage with the world of sport without fear. We firmly believe that sport can significantly promote young people’s mental and physical health, which is why this direct support and mentoring are essential to their wellbeing.
A vision of unconditional inclusion The main objective of the ALL IN project remains clear: to promote the inclusion of all people, unconditionally, regardless of gender, sex or sexual orientation. Our discussions in Bordeaux reaffirmed this commitment, providing a space to forge connections and develop methodologies that ensure sport becomes a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Next steps: Pride Vilnius We are delighted that this journey continues. Our next major event will take place in June during Pride Vilnius in Lithuania. This upcoming exchange will bring together a total of 20 participants — five from each partner organisation — including young athletes, coaches, educators and sports professionals. It will be an intensive week dedicated to training, political engagement and activism. Through a shared experience of cooperation, methodological exchange and sport, the participants will continue to build a support network.
For the Developia Foundation, this reaffirms our commitment to international cooperation: because when inclusive ideas are shared, they evolve, connect and leave a lasting legacy.
