Climbing for Social Inclusion & Diversity

How will we achieve our goals?

The implementation of the Climb it UP project is devised in 3 main implementing phases that will last from November 2023 until October 2025. Project Management and Dissemination Activities will run horizontally throughout the project duration.

Partnership

The Climb it UP project is a collaboration between six partner organizations from five European countries. Meet our team who are passionate about making a positive impact through climbing.

News & Events

2nd Climb It UP Newsletter

October 2024

The 2nd edition of the Climb It UP Newsletter is out now!In this issue, we dive into:
✅ What we have achieved during our first year of implementation.
🐾 A look at the next steps of our project.
💡 Insights on how we are developing a more inclusive climbing community through our activities.👉 Check it out here

2nd partners meeting

October 2024

Exciting News from Climb it UP!
Last week, the Climb it UP partners gathered in beautiful Sabaudia, Italy, for our 2nd partners meeting!We had an incredible opportunity to dive deeper into the project, discuss our next steps, and engage in some truly inspiring activities!
🤝 Our team took part in outdoor team-building exercises, exploring experiential and innovative methodologies that we’re considering for the Capacity Building programme for climbing instructors. These experiences will help shape how we foster inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment!
We are grateful to Kamaleonte for hosting us and creating such a memorable and enriching environment.🙏 Their hospitality and expertise were key to making this meeting a success, and we can’t wait to implement some of the ideas we explored during our time together.
Stay tuned for more updates on how these methodologies will be integrated into our upcoming training program!

Climb it UP - Mobility Report is out!

August 2024

Climb it UP - Mobility Report is out!We are excited to share the success of the Mobility for Exchanging Knowledge & Skills (Activity 3.1) as part of the Climb it Up project! 🙌Organized by @EPOS Fylis and @ANCE in collaboration with 4 other partner organizations, this event took place in the heart of Athens, Greece 🇬🇷 from July 15th to 19th, 2024. Bringing together 17 participants from 9 different nationalities, this mobility was all about exchanging vital knowledge and skills to drive our mission forward.The insights gathered here will lay the groundwork for our upcoming Capacity Building Programme, tailored to empower climbing instructors and climbers alike. 🧗♀️You can access the full version of the Mobility Report hereTogether, we are climbing towards a more inclusive and diverse future! 💪

Climb it UP Mobility in Athens

JULY 2024

📢 Climb it UP Mobility in Athens - A Success!
We are happy to share the highlights from our recent Climb it UP Mobility Activity in Athens, Greece! From July 15th to 19th, 2024, Ε.Π.Ο.Σ. Φυλής / EPOS Filis and ANCE hosted a productive mobility focused on exchanging knowledge and skills on how to make climbing more inclusive and diverse.
🌟 Who Attended?
A fantastic group of 17 climbing instructors and staff from our partner organizations in Greece, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Austria joined us for this enriching experience.
📅 What We Did?
📌 Day 1:
- Kick-off with introductions and a warm welcome dinner to set the tone for the week.
📌 Day 2:
- Engaging ice-breaker activities
- Presentations of EPOS Fylis, the Climb it Up Project, the Results of the Study and the next activities
- A productive brainstorming session and exchange of knowledge on how to achieve a more inclusive and diverse climbing community
📌 Day 3:
- An online call with Yoga and Sport With Refugees (Lesvos) - an identified good practice from Greece!
- A study visit to Yoga & Sports with Refugees in Athens and participation in morning Pilates session
- Interactive brainstorming session on how to use climbing to promote social inclusion
📌 Day 4:
- Hands-on workshops focusing on essential hard skills & soft skills for inclusive climbing
- Visits to a crag and an indoor climbing gym for practical application
📌 Day 5:
- Setting the next steps
- Final brainstorming to consolidate learnings and insights
- Evaluation of the Mobility
🔍 Why It Matters?
The knowledge and experiences shared during this mobility will directly contribute to the development of a tailored Capacity Building Programme for climbing instructors. This program aims to promote inclusivity and diversity in climbing, ensuring everyone can enjoy the benefits of this amazing sport.
💬 Thank You!
A huge thank you to all participants, speakers, and organizers for making this event a resounding success. Together, we are taking significant steps towards a more inclusive climbing community. Stay tuned for more updates and future activities!

Climb it up - final study report

June 2024

After many months of dedicated research and collaboration, we are thrilled to announce the E-publication of the Climb it UP project Final Study Report!This comprehensive report brings together primary and secondary data from five partner countries: Greece (GR), Italy (IT), Spain (ES), Austria (AT), and Germany (DE).What's Inside the Report?
In this final report, you'll discover:
• Information about climbing and its benefits on soft skills development and social inclusion.
• Results from interviews with climbers and climbing instructors, sharing their insights and experiences.
• Findings from our survey conducted with migrants and ethnic minorities, highlighting the impact of climbing on their integration and personal growth.
• An appendix in the end that includes report summaries in all partner languagesOur research aims to shed light on how climbing can be a powerful tool for enhancing life skills, fostering community, and promoting inclusivity.Get Your Copy Now!

Interviews with climbers and climbing instructors

April 2024

In the framework of the Climb it UP project we are currently conducting a 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 that includes 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 🧗♀️ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬. The field research has started in all partner countries and its main aim is to 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.👉 If you wish to participate in this activity feel free to contact us! By sharing your thoughts and experiences, you contribute to a collective effort to foster a more inclusive and welcoming climbing environment for all ⛰.Stay tuned for updates on the progress of the Climb it UP Field Research.

Climb it Up project survey

March 2024

👉 We're currently conducting a crucial research study on understanding the benefits and barriers of inclusion in climbing.✔️ 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭, 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, we kindly ask for your participation in our online survey. Your unique perspective is valuable to us.✔️ 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬? No worries! If you work with or have access to individuals from the above mentioned groups, please help us spread the word by sharing this invitation within your network.⏱ This survey is quick and easy, designed to be completed in just 5 minutes. Your input will provide invaluable insights into how individuals, regardless of background, perceive and engage with sport climbing.Ready to make a difference? Click the link to access the surveyThank you for being a part of this important journey towards a more inclusive climbing community! 🙌

The Good practices handbook has been published

March 2024

We're excited to announce the publication of the f𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛 𝐢𝐭 𝐔𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!This comprehensive Handbook compiles twenty (20) valuable practices coming from the five countries belonging to the project consortium (Greece, Italy, Spain, Germany and Austria). Each practice has been carefully selected to illustrate how 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥, 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬, uniting people and promoting inclusion and well-being of those who practice it.You can read the full Handbook here

NEWSLETTER #1

December 2023

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🏔️ Happy International Mountain Day!

December 2023

🏔️ Happy International Mountain Day!Today, we celebrate the breathtaking beauty, diversity, and significance of mountains worldwide.Lets save our mountains 🌿💧🌎

Kick-off meeting in ATHENS

December 2023

The Climb it UP Kick-off Meeting took place on the 6-7th of December and it was full of productivity!The first day was dedicated to discussions, diving into the technical aspects of our project. Partners gathered to fine-tune our plans, ensuring we're on track to create an inclusive and diverse climbing experience.Then we transitioned from discussions to action. We challenged ourselves at @mamounaclimbingspot, fostering teamwork and determination!A perfect conclusion to our productive days – a relaxed and heartwarming closing lunch. Bonding over delicious food, we celebrated our achievements and looked ahead with excitement for the journey awaiting us.As partners say goodbye to Athens, we're all filled with enthusiasm for the adventures and collaborations that lie ahead! Stay tuned as we embark on this remarkable journey together.

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