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Welcome to a global platform where sport meets social change. The Global Sport for Development (S4D) Community connects practitioners, educators, and enthusiasts from around the world to share knowledge, exchange ideas, collaborate and learn, and amplify the impact of sport as a tool for social change. Whether you're here to enhance your skills, connect with like-minded professionals, or contribute to the growing body of S4D work, you're in the right place.

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FEATURES

PLATTFORM EVENTS

2024

29 January 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Introduction to Sport for Development

02:00pm / 05:00pm (UTC+2)

The Introduction to Sport for Development (S4D) module provides learners with a comprehensive overview of the principles of sports as a tool for development. 

05 - 07 February 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Sport for Gender Equality

12:00 pm / 03:00 pm (UTC+2)

The “Sport for Gender Equality” online course offers valuable insights into the critical role of sports in promoting gender equality and fostering inclusivity.

13 - 15 February 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Sport for Social Cohesion

11:00 am / 03:00 pm (UTC+2)

The Sport for Social Cohesion module focuses on the pivotal role that sports play in promoting social cohesion within communities. Participants will explore the importance of social cohesion, particularly in the context of sustainable development goals. 

20 February 2024
SpanishWorkshop

Introducción al deporte para el desarrollo

04:00pm / 07:00pm (UTC+2)

El módulo Introducción al deporte para el desarrollo (S4D) proporciona a los estudiantes una visión general completa de los principios del deporte como herramienta para el desarrollo. 

26 - 28 February 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Monitoring & Evaluation in S4D

11:00am / 02:00pm (UTC+2)

The “Monitoring and Evaluation” module is designed to offer participants an overview of the principles underpinning monitoring and evaluation practices. 

05 - 06 March 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Sport for Employability

03:00pm / 06:00pm (UTC+2)

The Sport for Employability course provides learners with an introduction to using sports as a tool for enhancing employment opportunities for young people.

13 March 2024
EnglishWorkshop

S4D knowledge sharing

04:00pm / 05:30pm (UTC+1)

The S4D knowledge sharing activity entitled “How to start an S4D activity within my organisation? Exchange of “Good Practice Examples” will provide a brief introduction about the first steps which are necessary to start with an S4D activity. 

05 April 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Innovation Series: "A focus on you, the participant, the learner, and above all, the human"

01:00pm / 02:00pm (UTC+2)

This session promises to offer insightful perspectives on how learning and development practices from various sectors can inform and enhance our approaches to sport for development.

09 April 2024
SpanishWorkshop

Introducción al deporte para el desarrollo

04:00pm / 07:00pm (UTC+1)

El módulo Introducción al deporte para el desarrollo (S4D) proporciona a los estudiantes una visión general completa de los principios del deporte como herramienta para el desarrollo. 

12 April 2024
SpanishWorkshop

Curso básico sobre Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos

01:00pm / 03:00pm (UTC+1)

Es un curso teórico y conceptual sobre la aplicación de primeros auxilios psicológicos en casos de emergencia con personas víctimas de algún tipo de violencia o catástrofe ambiental. 

12 April 2024
EnglishWorkshop

An Audience with...Khalida Popal

01:00pm / 02:00pm (UTC+1)

The first of its kind, this monthly series has been designed to provide in-depth conversations with influential figures in the sport and sport for development (S4D) sectors

16 - 17 April 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Youth Empowerment in S4D

02:00pm / 05:00pm (UTC+1)

The course Youth Empowerment in S4D is particularly designed for S4D practitioners, who already have S4D experience. The course ‘Youth Empowerment in S4D’ will give you a comprehensive introduction into concepts and tools that can be used to empower young people in becoming agents of social change.

18 April 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Laureus SportsLAB Learning Session

02:00pm / 03.00pm (UTC+1)

Safeguarding Talks in Sports Development Programmes. In this Laureus SportsLAB Learning Session attendees will have the opportunity to hear/learn from organisations in different locations about how to centre young people in safeguarding approaches and policies

18 April 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Innovation Series: Get to know Ben Mee, English Premier League footballer and social entrepreneur

04:00pm / 05:00pm (UTC+1)

Join us for an inspiring session of our Innovation Series, where host Lucy Mills sits down with Brentford FC's Ben Mee, a prominent figure in the English Premier League.

25 April 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Innovation Series: Design Thinking with Dr. Fiona Chambers

01:00pm / 02:00pm (UTC+1)

Join us for the latest installment of the Innovation Series where we will discuss Design Thinking with Dr. Fiona Chambers.

03 May 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Innovation Series: "A focus on you, the participant, the learner, and above all, the human" - Guest: Dr. Jacob Naish

01:00pm / 02:00pm (UTC+1)

Join us for the second edition of the Innovation Series, where we explore the intersection of holistic development, self-discovery, and the evolving landscape of learning beyond the realm of sport

21 May 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Introduction to Safeguarding

02:00pm / 03:00pm (UTC+1)

The "Safeguarding in Sport for Development" series aims to address the critical importance of safeguarding within the Sport for Development (S4D) sector.

23 May 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Digital tools and platforms for impactful communications and community-building 02:00pm / 03:00pm (UTC+1)

02:00pm / 03:00pm (UTC+1)

Join our host Lucy Mills as she speaks with brand expert, Heliosa de Souza, to talk about how sport for development practitioners and organizations alike can utilize the latest digital tools and platforms.

06 June 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Data and technology in monitoring, evaluation and learning 02:00pm / 03:00pm (UTC+1)

02:00pm / 03:00pm (UTC+1)

In the latest edition of the Innovation Series, host Lucy Mills explores the role of data and technology in monitoring, evaluation and learning. 

13 June 2024
SpanishWorkshop

Pregúntele al entrenador

12:00am / 01:00am (UTC+1)

Topic: Atraer y retener a los participantes

20 June 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Innovation Series: Introduction to artificial intelligence

02:00pm / 03:00pm (UTC+1)

We will dive into the world of artificial intelligence, the latest technology to enter our daily lives – and indeed the sport industry

03 July 2024
EnglishWorkshop

What is the IOC Innovation Hub

02:00pm / 03:00pm (UTC+1)

Host Lucy Mills will share with the Sport For Development community what the IOC Innovation Hub is all about, it's objectives, approach, and what to expect.

16 July 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Ask the Coach Series

04:00pm / 05:00pm (UTC+1)

Topic: Building Trust and Community Buy-In

25 July 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Innovation Series: The intersection of sport and the planet

02:00pm / 03:00pm (UTC+1)

Lucy Mills talks with Matthew Campelli about sustainability in sport. 

30 - 31 July 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Sport for Social Cohesion

01:00 pm / 04:00 pm (UTC+1)

The Sport for Social Cohesion module focuses on the pivotal role that sports play in promoting social cohesion within communities. Participants will explore the importance of social cohesion, particularly in the context of sustainable development goals. 

21 - 22 August 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Sport for Employability

01:00pm / 04:00pm (UTC+1)

The Sport for Employability course provides learners with an introduction to using sports as a tool for enhancing employment opportunities for young people.

04 September 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Fundraising Readiness: Preparing your organisation for fundraising success

02:00pm / 03:00pm (UTC+1)

Building on the 'Introduction to Fundraising in Sport for Development' session, participants will delve deeper into the fundamental building blocks for sustainable resource mobilisation in the sector: fundraising readiness.

24 September 2024
SpanishWorkshop

Cómo desarrollar una política de protección

04:00pm / 05:00pm (UTC+2)

La serie "Salvaguarda en el Deporte para el Desarrollo" tiene como objetivo abordar la importancia de la salvaguardia dentro del sector del Deporte para el Desarrollo (S4D).

25 September 2024
EnglishWorkshop

How to develop a safeguarding policy

02:00pm / 03:00pm (UTC+2)

"The "Safeguarding in Sport for Development" series aims to address the critical importance of safeguarding within the Sport for Development (S4D) sector.

01 - 02 October 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Sport for Gender Equality

03:00pm (UTC+1) / 06:00pm (UTC+1)

The “Sports for Gender Equality” online course offers valuable insights into the critical role of sports in promoting gender equality and fostering inclusivity.

05 - 06 November 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Sport for Social Cohesion

01:00 pm / 04:00 pm (UTC+1)

The Sport for Social Cohesion module focuses on the pivotal role that sports play in promoting social cohesion within communities. Participants will explore the importance of social cohesion, particularly in the context of sustainable development goals. 

13 November 2024
SpanishTaller

Deporte para el emprendimiento social

3:00pm (UTC+1) / 4:30pm (UTC+1)

Este taller está diseñado para permitir a los entrenadores y profesionales descubrir su poder como agentes de cambio e inspirar a su comunidad de jugadores a hacer lo mismo. 

14 November 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Innovation Series: Web 3.0 for Sport for Development

3:00pm (UTC+1) / 4:00pm (UTC+1)

In this edition of the Innovation Series, host Lucy Mills dives into the world of "Web3" - the blockchain version of the internet.

20 November 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Fundraising Lab - Trust fundraising: planning and developing successful proposals and bids

3pm (UTC+1) / 4pm (UTC+1)
21 November 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Innovation Series: Global Storytelling with a Gender Lens

3:00pm (UTC+1) / 4:00pm (UTC+1)

Innovation Series Edition 18: Global Storytelling with a Gender Lens with Elizabeth Stanton

26 November 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Sport and Social Inclusion with Play International

4:00pm (UTC+1) / 5:00pm (UTC+1)
27 November 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Challenging Gender Norms through Sport

2:00pm (UTC+1) / 3:30pm (UTC+1)
29 - 28 November 2024
SpanishTaller

Prevención de violencias basadas en género en el deporte

10:00pm (UTC+1) / 11:59pm (UTC+1)

En este taller se abordarán los conceptos básicos sobre violencia y género, prácticas que favorecen la violencia en los espacios deportivos y recomendaciones para prevenirla.

03 - 04 December 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Sport for Employability

01:00pm (UTC+1) / 04:00pm (UTC+1)

The Sport for Employability course provides learners with an introduction to using sports as a tool for enhancing employment opportunities for young people.

03 December 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Innovation Series: Menstrual Health and Power to Play, Period

2:00pm (UTC+1) / 3:00pm (UTC+1)

In this special edition of the Innovation Series, host Lucy Mills talks with Dr Sarah Zipp, a globally recognized researcher on sport, gender, and menstrual health, to explore an often-overlooked challenge: the impact of puberty and menstrual health on adolescent girls in sport.

10 December 2024
SpanishWorkshop

Cómo desarrollar una política de protección

04:00pm (UTC+1) / 05:00pm (UTC+1)

La serie "Salvaguarda en el Deporte para el Desarrollo" tiene como objectivo abordar la importancia de la salvaguardia dentro del sector del Deporte para el Desarrollo (S4D). 

11 December 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Fundraising Lab: Developing an effective fundraising strategy

1:00pm (UTC+1) / 2:00pm (UTC+1)

In this session, participants will be guided through the process of developing their own fundraising strategy that aligns with their organisational goals and needs. 

12 December 2024
EnglishWorkshop

Social Prescribing – An opportunity for the Sport for Development sector

11:00am (UTC+1) / 12:00 noon (UTC+1)

Social prescribing, originally developed within the NHS, is a rapidly evolving concept that offers innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing. Now expanding globally, it presents a unique opportunity for the Sport for Development (S4D) sector.