Olympiacos S.F.P., as a proud partner of the European project EmpowerHer, actively participated in the Transnational Project Meeting held in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, on 16-17 October 2025, hosted by Cluster Sports & Technology.

The meeting brought together all project partners with the aim of assessing the progress of EmpowerHer, sharing experiences from previous phases, and planning the next steps of the initiative.

The sessions began on 16 October with an expert meeting, during which partners exchanged feedback and suggestions regarding the EmpowerHer Guidelines, Best Practices, and Participant Surveys. This was followed by a session focused on motivating and engaging women to participate in physical activity and well-being programmes. Discussions covered topics such as participant recruitment, survey organisation, and data analysis, ensuring the project’s results have a meaningful and measurable impact.

The second day, 17 October, focused on the practical implementation of project activities. Partners presented the progress of the Work Packages, with particular emphasis on the preparation of the Facilitators Training Course, which will take place in Greece in the summer of 2026. Olympiacos S.F.P. will have the honour of hosting professionals from across Europe, who will be trained to implement the project’s actions at both local and European levels.

The meeting took place in October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month, giving special significance to the EmpowerHer initiative. Olympiacos S.F.P. remains firmly committed to the empowerment of women and to fostering resilience and self-confidence, while simultaneously promoting prevention, awareness, and social solidarity through sport and collective action.

EmpowerHer is a pan-European initiative co-funded by the Erasmus+ Sport programme. The project is implemented by universities, research centres, companies, and organisations across Europe, promoting inclusive, equitable, and evidence-based practices.

More information: www.empowerherlife.eu

Olympiacos S.F.P., as an active partner of the European project EmpowerHer, participated in the latest in-person meeting held in Poland on June 5–6, 2025. EmpowerHer, co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ Sport programme, aims to empower women breast cancer survivors through the power of sport and community.

Hosted by the project’s Polish partner, the meeting featured an intensive two-day agenda filled with workshops, presentations, and collaborative planning. On June 5, the Expert Workshop brought together project partners and external experts to share knowledge, highlight best practices, and reflect on insights gathered from national user panels.

Key activities included:

• Presentation of literature studies and data analysis
• Introduction and discussion of the EmpowerHer mobile app mock-up
• Sharing insights from local user panels across partner countries
• Reflecting on project objectives and drafting recommendations for the next steps
• Guided site tour and informal discussions with local collaborators
• Planning session for the upcoming expert meeting to be held on September 5–6, 2025

On June 6, the focus shifted to the project group meeting, with sessions dedicated to communication strategy (WP5) and the progress of Work Packages WP2 and WP3, which cover the implementation and evaluation of local activities and the development of project tools.

The presence of Olympiacos S.F.P. reinforced the transnational nature of the project, as the club shared its experience in supporting vulnerable communities through sport, while also reaffirming its long-standing commitment to social inclusion and community well-being.

As part of the European project EmpowerHer, Olympiacos S.F.P. organized a special event on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Peace and Friendship Stadium, dedicated to supporting recovery and improving quality of life after breast cancer treatment.

A key national partner and scientific advisor to the project in Greece is the REA Maternity Hospital, which brings valuable expertise in the care and support of women recovering from breast cancer.

The event focused on topics related to life after treatment, the promotion of physical activity, and the need for emotional and social empowerment. Through an interactive discussion format, various challenges and opportunities were highlighted, reflecting the complexity of transitioning into a balanced and active post-treatment lifestyle.

Special emphasis was placed on the next steps in collaboration with REA Maternity Hospital, aiming to link EmpowerHer with the broader healthcare system and strengthen survivorship care through integrated, multidisciplinary services.

As part of the event, participants were also introduced to a pilot version of the EmpowerHer digital app, currently in development. The app is designed to offer accessible guidance, personalized support, and tools for empowerment during the recovery journey, leveraging user-friendly technology to bridge gaps in care.

This activity is part of EmpowerHer’s broader strategy for the co-creation of rehabilitation tools and services, grounded in the real needs and lived experiences of the target group, and aiming to create sustainable, user-informed solutions across Europe.

EmpowerHer is implemented by six organizations from Spain, Greece, Poland, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Belgium, with co-funding from the European Union’s Erasmus+ Sport programme. The EmpowerHer app and training programme are expected to enter the pilot phase in 2026, placing innovation and empathy at the heart of modern survivorship care.

On April 24, the regular online meeting of the partners of the EmpowerHer European project was held. Funded by the Erasmus+ programme, EmpowerHer aims to support and empower women who have survived breast cancer, through physical activity and social support.

During the meeting—where Olympiacos S.F.P. actively participated—key organizational and technical issues were discussed in preparation for the next project phase:

·       The completion of training material for facilitators (Deliverable 4.1), which will be used in the pilot implementation of the programme.

• Planning of the upcoming in-person meeting in Poznań, Poland, focusing on organizing tasks by thematic area (Work Packages).
• Progress on the Data Protection Impact Assessment, ensuring secure handling of personal data through the EmpowerHerApp.
• Scheduling the pilot data collection process, expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
• Analysis of qualitative feedback from focus groups, aiming to enhance the relevance and usability of the project’s digital tools.

Olympiacos S.F.P.’s contribution once again confirms its strong commitment to promoting social responsibility and gender equality through sport, while helping disseminate the project’s core values within Greek and European society.

EmpowerHer moves steadily forward, combining innovation, technology, and human care to provide meaningful support to breast cancer survivors as they open a new chapter in life.