Since 2022, the Associazione Bona Gent has been running the “Sport is Life” project in Valencia, with very satisfying results for the participants and their families, but also for the staff involved and the Valencian community.

What the project involves

The project aims to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual functional diversity through sport, promoting their health and well-being. The proposed sports activity will work on personal autonomy and social inclusion, improving mental health with positive effects in terms of preventing chronic diseases through increased movement.

Training will be held mainly in the Association's headquarters, but venues in the city will also be used, such as the Polideportivo Asturias for tennis, the Calle Menorca facility for basketball and handball, as well as spaces around the river for yoga.

Expected Outcomes

  • Active and equal participation
  • Promotion of individual empowerment
  • Increased accessibility of facilities and practices

The beneficiaries

Direct beneficiaries of the project include 19 persons with an intellectual-cognitive disability of 33% or more, aged between 22 and 73, with support needs. The project will also have a positive impact on their families and the social fabric of Valencia.

 

Project name: BONA GENT, AMIGOS DE LAS PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD INTELECTUAL​
Proposing organisation: DEPORTE ES VIDA
Area of intervention: Health & Welfare
Country: Spain