First Quarterly Report: Sport Power 2 (SP2) April 7th to June 30th 2014

AID-514-A-14-00002, aims to promote the social inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PWD) through sports, specifically sitting volleyball and athletics. The project focuses on five cities in Colombia: Bogotá, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Riohacha, and Quibdó. In Bogotá, Arcángeles has established partnerships with key institutions, including the Districts Institute of Recreation and Sport (IDRD), the Bogotá Humana program, the Colombian Paralympic Committee (CPC), and the Colombian Federation for Persons with Physical Disabilities (FEDESIR). These partnerships will facilitate the implementation of project activities, including workshops and training sessions. The project has implemented activities in accordance with the work plan defined for the first year. In Bogotá, these activities include establishing partnerships with local and national organizations and socializing the project to national institutions. The Presidential Program for the Integral Attention against Landmines (PAICMA) has been engaged in the project, and its support will be crucial in promoting the social inclusion of PWD. The project has also made progress in recruiting staff, including a Chief of Party (COP), Administrative Support Professional (ASP), Area Coordinators (AC), and Coaches. The recruitment process involved publishing job postings, conducting interviews, and selecting candidates based on their experience and expertise. The project has also undergone a change in leadership, with Mr. Javier Osejo being designated as the new COP, effective August 1st. In terms of results and indicators, the project has made progress in establishing partnerships and socializing the project to national institutions. The Presidential Program for the Integral Attention against Landmines (PAICMA) has been engaged in the project, and its support will be crucial in promoting the social inclusion of PWD. The project has also made progress in recruiting staff, including a Chief of Party (COP), Administrative Support Professional (ASP), Area Coordinators (AC), and Coaches. The project has also identified lessons learned, including the importance of establishing partnerships with key institutions and the need for flexibility in the recruitment process. The project has also made adjustments to the budget to accommodate the extension of the ASP's dedication to the project. In conclusion, the Sport Power 2 (SP2) project has made significant progress in its first quarter, including establishing partnerships with key institutions, recruiting staff, and implementing project activities. The project has also identified lessons learned and made adjustments to the budget to accommodate the extension of the ASP's dedication to the project. The project is expected to continue making progress in the second quarter, with a focus on implementing project activities and promoting the social inclusion of PWD. The project has also made progress in the other cities, including Cartagena, Santa Marta, Riohacha, and Quibdó. In Cartagena, the project has established partnerships with local institutions, including the Colombian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and the Colombian Federation for Persons with Physical Disabilities (FEDESIR). In Santa Marta, the project has recruited staff, including Area Coordinators (AC) and Coaches. In Riohacha, the project has established partnerships with local institutions, including the Municipal Sports Institute (MSI) and the District's Institute of Recreation and Sport (IDRD). In Quibdó, the project has recruited staff, including Area Coordinators (AC) and Coaches. Overall, the Sport Power 2 (SP2) project has made significant progress in its first quarter, with a focus on establishing partnerships, recruiting staff, and implementing project activities. The project is expected to continue making progress in the second quarter, with a focus on promoting the social inclusion of PWD.