This summer, Game with Mum & Dad created some long-awaited family moments in Portugal, helping children reconnect with their imprisoned parents through sport and shared activities. Coordinated in Portugal by COPE member CASPAE, the project uses korfball to bring families together in a setting where the focus is on being a family. Korfball is a mixed-gender … Lire plus

9 August 2026, Uherce Mineralne (Poland) – 32 children and 19 imprisoned parents took part in another event organised as part of the international Game with Mum & Dad project. Held on a school’s football pitch next to the Uherce Mineralne Prison in Poland, the event gave families the opportunity to spend quality time together through sport and, … Lire plus

Written by Gonçalo Martins, GWMD coordinator at CASPAE “It was such a happy day!” – Girl, 14 years old 03 July 2026, Aveiro (Portugal) — There are moments that begin long before they actually happen. Moments that are built through countless emails, meetings, permissions, logistics and careful planning. Every detail matters because, for the children and … Lire plus

12 July 2026, Kraków (Poland) — After bringing families together in Tarnów on Saturday, the GWMD team at Probacja travelled to Kraków the following day, continuing a weekend dedicated to strengthening the bond between children and imprisoned parents through play. The third event of this year’s Polish edition of the programme was held on Sunday … Lire plus

26 June 2026, Bremen (Germany) — The second Game with Mum & Dad event of the year in Germany brought together 5 families and 10 children aged between 2 and 12 at the Bremen Correctional Facility. Organised by Hoppenbank e.V., the afternoon focused on sport and arts and crafts, giving children and their imprisoned parents the opportunity … Lire plus

25 June 2026, Bremerhaven (Germany) — For children affected by parental imprisonment, opportunities to spend meaningful time with their parents can be limited. Moments of connection outside the usual routines of visits can offer children and parents the chance to simply be a family again. In Bremerhaven, Game with Mum & Dad marked the first family-focused initiative … Lire plus

“Finally, I could run around and play with my dad outside the prison.” — child, Czechia, Brno GWMD event 6 June 2026, Brno, Czechia — While football fans around the world are following the FIFA World Cup, a smaller but equally important football event is taking place across Europe — Game with Mum & Dad, … Lire plus

“I haven’t seen my dad since January. It’s been almost eight months. I try not to think about him being in prison and try to support my mum. When dad gets out, we’ll play football and spend time together.” – Boy, 14 years old The third edition of the European Game with Mum & Dad … Lire plus