Malmö FF and Malmö City have announced a new partnership aimed at reducing health inequality among Malmö residents with disabilities. According to a press release issued on March 12, 2026, the initiative will focus on creating more accessible and inclusive physical activity opportunities for people with what the city describes as 'norm-breaking functionality.'
The partnership comes in response to research showing that residents with disabilities in Malmö generally have lower levels of physical activity, which affects both physical and mental health. The initiative aims to establish new adapted activities in collaboration with civil society and local actors, with a focus on long-term sustainability rather than temporary projects.
The partnership builds on the success of night football programs and aims to ensure more groups have access to community-building through movement.
Desiree Almendares-Sköldh, responsible for MFF in Society, stated that the partnership builds on the success of night football programs and aims to ensure more groups have access to community-building through movement. The initiative seeks to create truly inclusive meeting places in Malmö while addressing health disparities that research links to increased stress, anxiety, and social isolation.