From research to reform - in 24 months.
ALIGN works across the full reform cycle: diagnosing the problem, building practical resources, and
then implementing real change inside sports institutions with the tools and training to make it last.
UNDERSTAND
Needs Assessment Report
A comprehensive needs assessment of gender equality and social inclusion across NOCs and federations in Ukraine and Moldova.
WE ARE STRENGTHENING
Resources & Tools
A localised catalogue of EU and Olympic governance best practices, translated into Ukrainian and Romanian for free access.
TRANSFORM
Leadership & Implementation
In-person workshops, mentorship, two national strategic action plans, and a multilingual digital training tool.
What ALIGN Delivers
A. Needs Assessment Report
Evidence-based analysis across National federations in Ukraine and Moldova - the foundation for all project interventions.
B. Resource Catalogue
EU and Olympic governance best practices in Ukrainian and Romanian, freely available online.
C. Policy Templates
Localised gender equality and inclusion policy documents tailored for NOCs, federations and sport clubs in Ukraine and Moldova.
D. Digital Training Tool
Multilingual self-paced online platform for trainers, athletes, team members, and all sports stakeholders - from national governing bodies to grassroots clubs, available beyond the project end.
E. Leadership Workshops
In-person training for NOCs and National Federations leadership in Ukraine and Moldova on inclusive governance and EU standards.
F. Mentorship Programme
Group and individual sessions with DEI experts for NOC, federation and sport club leaders adapting policies to their contexts.
Who benefits?
National Olympic Committees
Structured training, mentorship, and policy support to build gender-inclusive governance.
Sports federations
Practical toolkits and inclusive governance frameworks to modernise how they operate.
Sports administrators & leaders
Workshop skills and online tool access to embed gender-sensitive policies in daily practice.
Women & underrepresented groups
Leadership pathways, professional development, and mentorship to remove structural barriers.
Grassroots clubs & athletes
Fairer environments as national reforms and digital tools reach local organisations.