about us
about us
about us
Unity in Motion
In Amsterdam East, we see hundreds of people pass each other daily without connecting.
Through our Common Playground events, we create natural opportunities for connection through movement, shared meals, and celebration.
Here, international students, Dutch locals, and newcomers discover that the best conversations often start with a simple game together.
AT UNITY IN MOTION, WE BELIEVE THE DEEPEST CONNECTIONS BEGIN WITH THE SIMPLEST moments.
our mission and vision
our mission and vision
our mission and vision
In Amsterdam East, we see a unique opportunity. Every day, hundreds of students, residents, and newcomers share the same spaces but rarely connect. Traditional integration programs often create artificial environments that can reinforce the very boundaries they aim to dissolve.
In Amsterdam East, we see a unique opportunity. Every day, hundreds of students, residents, and newcomers share the same spaces but rarely connect. Traditional integration programs often create artificial environments that can reinforce the very boundaries they aim to dissolve.
In Amsterdam East, we see a unique opportunity. Every day, hundreds of students, residents, and newcomers share the same spaces but rarely connect. Traditional integration programs often create artificial environments that can reinforce the very boundaries they aim to dissolve.
We take a different approach. Through Common Playground, we create natural spaces where connection emerges through shared movement. A volleyball game becomes a conversation, a conversation becomes dinner, and dinner turns into dance. It's in these simple moments that genuine relationships form.
We take a different approach. Through Common Playground, we create natural spaces where connection emerges through shared movement. A volleyball game becomes a conversation, a conversation becomes dinner, and dinner turns into dance. It's in these simple moments that genuine relationships form.
We take a different approach. Through Common Playground, we create natural spaces where connection emerges through shared movement. A volleyball game becomes a conversation, a conversation becomes dinner, and dinner turns into dance. It's in these simple moments that genuine relationships form.
Our vision extends beyond individual events. We're building a model for community connection that starts with play - using sports as a universal language that transcends cultural and social barriers. When people move together, they connect naturally, without the need for formal introductions or structured programs.
Join us in transforming how communities come together - one game, one meal, one spontaneous dance party at a time.
Our vision extends beyond individual events. We're building a model for community connection that starts with play - using sports as a universal language that transcends cultural and social barriers. When people move together, they connect naturally, without the need for formal introductions or structured programs.
Join us in transforming how communities come together - one game, one meal, one spontaneous dance party at a time.
Our vision extends beyond individual events. We're building a model for community connection that starts with play - using sports as a universal language that transcends cultural and social barriers. When people move together, they connect naturally, without the need for formal introductions or structured programs.
Join us in transforming how communities come together - one game, one meal, one spontaneous dance party at a time.
12+
Nationalities have played together on our playground
12+
Nationalities have played together on our playground
12+
Nationalities have played together on our playground
About Us
About Us
About Us
our values
our values
Turning teammates into friends through play, food, and celebration.
Turning teammates into friends through play, food, and celebration.
PLAY
Movement breaks barriers more naturally than words ever can.
PLAY
Movement breaks barriers more naturally than words ever can.
PLAY
Movement breaks barriers more naturally than words ever can.
AUTHENTICITY
Real connections begin with genuine, unstructured moments of sharing.
AUTHENTICITY
Real connections begin with genuine, unstructured moments of sharing.
AUTHENTICITY
Real connections begin with genuine, unstructured moments of sharing.
RECIPROCITY
Everyone brings value when communities come together through sport.
RECIPROCITY
Everyone brings value when communities come together through sport.
RECIPROCITY
Everyone brings value when communities come together through sport.
SIMPLICITY
The deepest connections often start with just a game.
SIMPLICITY
The deepest connections often start with just a game.
SIMPLICITY
The deepest connections often start with just a game.
The Dream Team
The Dream Team
The Dream Team
Our Motion Makers
Our Motion Makers
We're an intercultural team of young changemakers on a mission to help you find your home away from home.
We're an intercultural team of young changemakers on a mission to help you find your home away from home.
Fien Spelbos
Co-founder
Fien Spelbos
Co-founder
Fien Spelbos
Co-founder
Mohammed Sadiki
Co-founder
Mohammed Sadiki
Co-founder
Mohammed Sadiki
Co-founder
Dima Pekov
Co-founder
Dima Pekov
Co-founder
Dima Pekov
Co-founder
Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials
WITH SPORTS, YOU COME TOGETHER, INVENT YOUR OWN GAMES, AND SUDDENLY EVERYONE'S LAUGHING
WITH SPORTS, YOU COME TOGETHER, INVENT YOUR OWN GAMES, AND SUDDENLY EVERYONE'S LAUGHING
WITH SPORTS, YOU COME TOGETHER, INVENT YOUR OWN GAMES, AND SUDDENLY EVERYONE'S LAUGHING
Mohammed, Unity in Motion team member
READY TO JOIN THE PLAYGROUND?
Whether you want to play, organize, or support - there's space for everyone
Community Building
Sports & Connection
READY TO JOIN THE PLAYGROUND?
Whether you want to play, organize, or support - there's space for everyone
READY TO JOIN THE PLAYGROUND?
Whether you want to play, organize, or support - there's space for everyone
Community Building
Sports & Connection