Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain launched the One Team program in 2021, which brings together children with autism spectrum disorders and neurotypical children on the same football team.
What is the One Team program?
The One Team program is developed with autism experts and relies on structuring elements such as an innovative concept, a structured methodology, specific training for educators, and close collaboration with associations and families.
Why is this important for Paris Saint-Germain?
This program is now a reproducible and high-impact social inclusion model, recognized by the Impact Social du Sport Gold Label awarded by the Sport & Citoyenneté Think Tank.
What happened in Seattle?
A delegation from Paris Saint-Germain for Communities visited Seattle from June 21 to 25 to train local educators and share their expertise in sports inclusion.
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| June 21-25 | Educator training | Seattle |
The One Team program brought together children with autism and neurotypical children on June 24 for a football match and inclusive sports activities, supervised by newly trained educators and those from Paris Saint-Germain for Communities.
What comes next?
Paris Saint-Germain for Communities and the Gates Foundation have partnered to organize a roundtable on the role of sports in promoting health and well-being worldwide. The discussions highlighted how these organizations develop collaborations to advance the health and well-being of children around the world.
