The Maltese Olympic Committee (MOC) is actively contributing to the Erasmus+ SAFE HARBOUR project, a groundbreaking initiative launched on 1 January 2025 to improve safeguarding in European sport. Running until June 2027, the project brings together 27 partners, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC), two International Federations, 20 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), and leading experts such as Thomas More University and the Asser Institute. This EU-backed initiative aims to equip sports organisations with effective strategies, training programmes, and a unified response framework to combat harassment and abuse in sport. The SAFE HARBOUR project was officially launched, earlier on this year,  in Brussels with a Kick-off Meeting coordinated by the European Olympic Committees (EOC) EU Office and co-funded by Erasmus+. Representing the Maltese Olympic Committee at this pivotal event were Charlene Attard, Director of Sport, and Eleanor Bezzina, Chair of the Athletes’ Commission. Their participation underscores Malta’s commitment to safeguarding athletes and promoting a safer sporting environment. Over the two-day event, participants engaged in expert-led presentations, panel discussions, and workshops outlining the project’s first phase. The agenda included an in-depth review of the current safeguarding landscape, European and global strategies, and key concerns, with direct input from a European Commission representative. Further discussions focused on best practices, stakeholder mapping, and the refinement of project deliverables. The SAFE HARBOUR project marks a significant step toward a unified European safeguarding framework, ensuring that sports organisations across the continent are better equipped to prevent and respond to safeguarding concerns. Through its involvement, the Maltese Olympic Committee aims to drive positive change in athlete protection and contribute to fostering a safer, more inclusive sports culture. For further information and updates, please visit the SAFE HARBOUR website: https://www.euoffice.eurolympic.org/safe-harbour/