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Tracking 'Sport for Development' worldwide |
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| Tracking ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) worldwide |
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| Facts and figures of ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D). Photo © GIZ |
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| Providing a Policy Framework for Fostering Social Cohesion through Sport in Kenya |
by Kristin Richter and Frank Olukohe
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| Launch of the Physical Education and Sport Policy for Basic Education in Kenya. Photo © MoE-KEN |
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On 9 June 2021, German Development Cooperation’s (GIZ) Regional Project, Sport for Development in Africa (S4DA) celebrated the launch of Kenya’s first ever policy on Physical Education (P.E.) and Sport for Basic Education. The policy was launched by Kenya’s Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha, in an event attended by various education stakeholders.
The main objective of this policy is to mainstream provision of P.E. and sport in all learning institutions. It embraces sport as an enabler of sustainable development and a tool for promoting learners’ holistic development regardless of their differences. P.E. enables learners to acquire core competencies such as communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity thus empowering them to become agents of change. The policy also underscores the important role of P.E. and sport in fostering peace and cohesion in society. |
| Workshop participants take part in a feedback session during the S4D multiplier training in Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement. Photo © GIZS4DA |
As part of implementing this policy, S4DA and its partners in Turkana West conducted two S4D multiplier trainings attended by 26 (10 female) sports teachers and community coaches from refugee and host communities across the three villages in Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement. The trainings focused on building capacities in facilitating P.E. and sport lessons and sports activities both in and out of school, while integrating topics like peace promotion, violence prevention, inclusion and gender equity into these activities.
‘This is a viable initiative that will help prevent cases of indiscipline and promote good values in our institutions,’ noted Raphael Logum, Education Officer at Finn Church Aid Kakuma.
These trainings follow the do-no harm and safeguarding in sport principles, involving both refugee and host communities. Through this, participants can interact and learn from one another while building mutual trust. Joint physical activities and sport develop social relationships and friendships, contributing to a greater sense of shared identity and belonging, especially in such a displacement setting. This fosters interaction and integration amongst communities, laying a foundation for peaceful coexistence.
Further information:
» Policy document 'Physical Education and Sport Policy for Basic Education' (pdf, 1.8 MB, English)
» S4D animation clip 'The Power of Physical Education and Sport'
» S4D poster (pdf, 3.3 MB, English)
Contact:
kristin.richter@giz.de
frankline.olukohe@giz.de |
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| Inspiring Young Women for MINT professions – 'Women Innovation Camp' in the Aceh Province, Indonesia |
by Windy Kusumawati and Kyra Angerer
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| A key challenge for the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 in the local Indonesian context is the underrepresentation of women in vocational schools. Hence, skill competencies in Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Science and Technologies (MINT) of women remain very low, even though these skills are forward-looking extensively needed due to increasing global digitalization. |
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| Workshop session in June 2021. Photo © GIZ |
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Facing this challenge, the Women Innovation Camp (WIC) was organised and conducted in cooperation with TVET System Reform project (TSR). TVET describes Technical Vocational Education and Training and plays a key role in the sustainable development of economic and socio-ecological structures in Indonesia. The implementation of three ‘gender sessions’ intended to motivate female TVET students in pursuing a career in technical jobs. |
| 36 women participated at the Women Innovation Camp. Photo © GIZ |
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Vocational students from the Aceh province were asked to submit project ideas on the topic ‘Internet of Things’ as part of a competition. The best 12 teams, involving students and their teachers, were selected. For the empowerment of the 36 participating women the ‘Sport for Development (S4D) & gender’ approach was applied. The online series was facilitated by two teacher trainers who were qualified in the sector programme’s global ‘Sport for gender equality’ training earlier this year. Another series on IT-related issues facilitated by TSR’s partners from the private sector will follow to conclude the camp experience.
Contact:
anne-christine.scherer@giz.de
windy.kusumawati@giz.de |
| 'Sport for Development' Youth Leaders – Giving Back to the Community |
by Haneen Alkhatib
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| The German Development Cooperation (GIZ) S4D - Jordan Youth Leadership Programme empowers motivated young people of diverse backgrounds to initiate sport and play activities for fellow youth and children within their communities. The aim is to increase civic engagement of youth in ‘Sport for Development’ to promote social change in targeted communities. Over the last three years, 37 youth leaders from six different areas in Jordan have joined the programme and have acquired the neccessary knowledge to deal with kids and youth following the safeguarding policy skills and to develop and implement activity plans that meet local needs. |
| Youth leaders also serve as role models. Photo © GIZ |
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| Feedback session during the training. Photo © GIZ |
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This year and due to the large impact on public life and the limitations of physical activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the youth leaders have been working on developing regular online meetings and brainstorming workshops to stay connected and motivated.
At the beginning of June and after gradually opening up to normal life, it was time to revive ‘Sport for Development’ activities. On the #Internationalrefugeeday, S4D youth leaders started at the Gaza Refugee Camp in Jerash, Jordan, the home of some of our youth leaders. A plan was put in place to meet COVID-19-restrictions and social distancing regulations.
On the 19 and 20 June 2021, the ‘Yalla Riyada Bus‘ hit the road with six youth leaders to introduce different sports activities and games to the children and youth in the camp. The event also included music workshops and mural painting. The International refugee day event brought back and helped to build some joy and fun for the children in one of the largest refugee camps in Jordan. |
| S4D Youth Leaders – Giving Back to the Community. Photo © GIZ |
| 'Sport for Development' in Morocco and Senegal Team Up for Gender Equality Training in Dakar |
by Aline Watermann, Catherine Daraspe and Mariam Ibrahim
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From 7 to 11 June 2021, GIZ’s ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) projects in Morocco and Senegal jointly organized an all-female training in Dakar on the utilisation of sport as a tool for promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls.
Throughout the training, the 24 participants deepened their theoretical and practical knowledge of the S4D methodology with the aim of integrating it into their daily work with children and youth in their communities. Moreover, the training served as a platform for young women from diverse cultural, professional and sports backgrounds to network and share their experiences, as teachers, educators and coaches, spanning disciplines such as basketball, football, martial arts and surfing.
Being a woman in the field of sport was and continues to be challenging for all of them, some experiences more painful than others. Safe spaces where girls and women can share these personal stories and address sensitive subjects are rare. |
| Teamed up for Gender Equality. Photo © 4K Production |
For the participants, the training proved to be a unifying and strengthening opportunity, inspirational thanks to the intervention of role models such as Kaï Tomety and Maureen Ojong, who facilitated the training, and special guest Loubna Bellabes, president of the Moroccan female basketball commission.
This wide range of expertise created a powerful opportunity for exchange and paved the way for the creation of a rich female cross border network, that is passionate about developing and implementing projects on sport, gender equality and social impact.
Contact:
Catherine Daraspe
Aline Watermann
Mariam Ibrahim |
| ‘Surf for Development’ – Becoming a Surf Champion as a Woman from Morocco or Senegal? Not always a Walk in the Park. |
by Zineb Jaber, Kyra Angerer and Aline Watermann
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A highlight of the ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) gender equality training was an event that took place on 12 June 2021 on the beach in a popular district of Dakar, Yoki, the place where the surfer Khadjou Sambe founded her ‘Black Girls Surf’ school. The two surfers Soukaina Aghouali from Morocco and Khadjou Sambe from Senegal have led a ‘Surf for Development’ workshop for the benefit of 20 girls from the neighborhood, an opportunity to apply the newly acquired S4D knowledge, to promote the empowerment of women and girls through surf as well as respect for the environment.
In one aspect, the children experienced a great day at the beach and discovered a diverse range of surfing and soft skills; how to overcome fears, build (self) trust, empathy and solidarity. Another aspect of the workshop focused on the environment, the beach and the sea and the necessity to take care of and protect it, through different activities like a waste collection competition. |
| Collage from the workshop, June 2021. Photo © GIZ |
Besides the spotlight, the two ‘Surf for Development’ instructors shared also personal elements of their journeys in life; sometimes a bumpy road, but with a lot of resilience and strength. The young girls hung on their lips; the power, ambition and authenticity of the two surfers, make them real role models and an inspiration for future generations.
Soukaina and Khadjou were able to create a solid South-South collaboration by initiating physical activity and developing a powerful image of women's surfing while making it inclusive and accessible to their communities.
Further information:
» For those, who are interested in the German news television 'Tagesschau', one of the most popular news broadcast in Germany, find a short feature on its Instagram channel about Khadjou Sambe.
Contact:
Zineb Jaber
Kyra Angerer
Aline Watermann |
| Video series Deporte Con-Vivencias uses Sport to transport the Message for Sustainable Development and Local Integration |
by Karina Frainer and Jaime Jaramillo
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| The Sector Programme ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) and the SI FRONTERA Programme joint efforts with the EU and Latin America Partners to carry out the video series Deporte Con-Vivencias. This initiative uses sport to convey a clear message for sustainable development and local integration, contributing to peaceful coexistence, especially in the border regions of Colombia. |
| There was a recognition effect created by the video series' own corporate design. Photo © GIZ |
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The videos include contributions of several famous Colombian and Venezuelan sportsmen and -women who perform in the different disciplines: gymnastics, football, cycling and judo. For example, at the start of the series Colombian Olympic gymnast and world champion Jossimar Calvo gave tips on sports exercises and discipline. Besides, the moderators in the videos are sport instructors qualified in the sport for development methodology and practice. The initiative was published on the YouTube channel of Sport for Development and other social networks, and promotes values such as empathy, trust, respect and tolerance, discipline, fair play and justice. |
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| The first part of the series introduced Jossimar Calvo. Photo © GIZ |
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The series shows ways where sport builds bridges and overcomes cultural barriers or conflicts for the integration of migrant and host populations. This is not only because sport has a positive effect on physical and mental health, but also has an extraordinary capacity to create spaces for dialogue. The strategy enabled trainers to use simple didactic resources address social topics as part of the trainings, as well as tips on how to deal with social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Even though the video series is recorded in Spanish, English subtitles are available enabling trainers to use the material worldwide. Watch the videos, leave a comment and become part of the ‘Sport for Development’ Youtube Channel followers!
Further information:
» Playlist with all videos of the series Deporte Con-Vivencias on S4D YouTube channel
Contact:
Karina Frainer
Jaime Jaramillo |
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| Workshop for the Creation of the 'Sport for Development' Pedagogical Manual in Tunisia |
by Asma Mrad
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| Through Sport we aim to prevent violence and promote employability. Photo © @grasyforyou |
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From 24 – 30 May 2021, the workshop for the creation of the Sport for Development Manual in Tunisia was carried out in a youth complex located in Tabarka. 13 coaches, 6 directors, 5 inspectors, general inspector and 3 young representatives of sports associations participated in the workshop to develop a pedagogical manual ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) which aims to prevent violence and promote employability through sport and play in 6 youth centers pilots. |
| The objective is to bring together ideas and good practices in sport and social coaching at youth centers in Tunisia while the challenge is to adapt the S4D approach to the educational standards used by the Ministry of Youth and Sport in Tunisia. Used as an educational tool, sport mobilizes and creates relationships, transmits values such as fair play, team spirit, tolerance and understanding, strengthens self-esteem, self-confidence and stimulates meaning of responsibilities. Sport allows to create a sense of belonging beyond ethnic and social differences. |
| Participants discover the psychosocial needs of young people and the skills to be developed. Photo © @grasyforyou |
One of the key pillars of the workshop consisted of knowledge sharing and exchanging experiences to prevent violence and promote employability. The participating coaches, instructors, directors, and youth demonstrated a high level of interest, interaction, and fun towards the workshop's activities. That leaves the team in Tunisia confident that the participants gained enough tools on how to deal with activities with a social and proactive objective and learned how to conduct valuable ‘Sport for Development’ sessions in the future.
Contact:
Asma Mrad |
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How partners build capacities with 'Sport for Development' |
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| Future Leaders in Football work towards Socially Responsible Leadership |
by Sarah Runzheimer
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| It was kick-off time for 22 Future Leaders in Football on Monday, 7 June 2021 starting a 5-day virtual leadership course as part of GIZ’s ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) activites. The young leaders from 15 countries were welcomed by the head of the sub department 11 for private sector, trade, employment and digital technologies of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Dr. Tania Rödiger-Vorwerk together with Eva Jacobi, who is leading the international CSR projects of the German Football Federation (DFB). |
| Kick-off of the 'Future Leaders in Football' course. Photo © GIZ |
DFB and BMZ through GIZ’s 'Sport for Development' programme have initiated Future Leaders in Football together with the partner organisations Streetfootballworld and Scort Foundation. With growing social challenges around the globe, emphasis is put on young people to proactively lead the way towards sustainable and positive social change, on and off the field. And as a universal language and a passion shared all over the world, football can play a part in developing the skills and competences to become socially responsible leaders, to build bridges and to connect people and cultures. Young leader Nikita Filipov, 27, from Ukraine is convinced when he says, ‘I believe football is more than football and helps to tackle social barriers’.
In the context of the EURO 2020 the idea was to bring together Future Leaders in Football from across the globe and facilitate exchange and knowledge development to become changemakers in their organisations and communities. |
A subgroup of Future Leaders in Football is discussing gender related topics. Photo © GIZ
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During the 5-day virtual course the participants learned about concepts of leadership and how they can integrate Sport for Development and overarching topics of German Development Cooperation such as sustainability, gender equality and inclusion into their work. In addition, the participants actively worked on their own personal development by reflecting and analysing their communication behavior and leadership styles. With inputs of business psychologist Karl Lines and Olympian and coaching consultant Bo Hanson they took a deep dive into their own behavior and what it means to be a leader in challenging times. |
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| Participants from all over the world are joining the exchange virtually. Photo © GIZ |
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The diverse group contributed to the lively discussions with their experience from the women’s football club in Ecuador or the sport programme for children with disabilities in North Macedonia. Even in this short amount of time the participants have grown a strong bond over their passion for leadership, football and for using physical activity to achieve sustainable positive change in their communities.
The future leaders motivate, inspire and push each other to think in new ways and take this opportunity to network with likeminded young people across borders. Their drive and passion can only leave us with positive thoughts for the future of sport.
Contact:
Sarah Runzheimer |
| #Keep_on_moving – How to practice Sport during the Pandemic |
by Jessie Bohr
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| This time is particularly difficult for all children and youth in our partner countries. They are severely restricted in their natural impulse for exercise, play and fun. It is important to allow these children and youth to practice sport under healthy conditions. But the coaches are uncertain, which exercises can be done without the risk of infection during the pandemic. The development of standards for active sports under pandemic conditions is therefore opening up new perspectives for sports in the partner countries and is preparing the coaches even for possible future pandemics or other crises. |
| Workshop participant of the Western Balkans presents his example for an exercise suitable under pandemic. Photo © Daniel Trbogazov |
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As part of its international cooperation the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is supporting the restart of sports in selected partner countries. The sector programme ‘Sport for Development’ of GIZ has assisted with logistics as well as advice and made funds available for a series of workshops to develop sports activities under pandemic conditions. The ‘10 DOSB recommendations for safe sport during COVID-19 contact restrictions’ together with the sport-specific transition rules served as an important source of inspiration for this. |
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| Knut Auf dem Berge, the #Keep_on_moving workshop facilitator, contributing to the online talkshow “Gerak lagi, yuk! “ (= Come on, keep moving!) for teachers across Indonesia organised by S4D Indonesia together with the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology at 15 July 2021. Photo © Daniel Trbogazov |
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DOSB expert Knut Auf dem Berge has developed the virtual workshops based on existing national and international recommendations (e.g. WHO, UN, EU) and has implemented them together with experts and practitioners from partner countries in the Western Balkans, Indonesia, Tunisia, Uganda and Northern Africa. Specific ways are developed together with the workshop participants on how sport activities can be carried out under pandemic conditions according to the individual situation and cultural setting in each country. Hereby the integration of disadvantaged people is a special aspect of the ‘Sport for Development’ approach. The sensitization for gender-equitable exercises were taken into consideration in the partner countries. Important partners in these workshops were the graduates of the International Coaches Course (ITK) of the University of Leipzig, who have already established networks in their home countries, and who were informing other coaches about the workshop content.
Further information:
The `10 DOSB recommendations for safe sport during COVID-19 contact restrictions`
(pdf, 30 KB, English)
Contact:
Jessie Bohr
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| Cooperation with the Olympic Refuge Foundation to strengthen mental Health and psychological Well-being in Uganda |
by Susanne Gaerte and Vanessa Maith
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| The COVID-19 pandemic has shown very clearly the weaknesses that exist in health structures at local, regional, national and global levels. In particular, the most vulnerable groups such as children and adolescents, girls and women, and people in refugee contexts are suffering from the effects of the pandemic. To mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among young people affected by displacement in partner countries, German Development Cooperation has joined forces with the Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF) to scale-up the already established programme ‘Game connect’ in Uganda. |
| Lesson at the programme “Game connect” in Uganda. Photo © AVSI Foundation |
| Uganda has registered around 1.5 million refugees from neighbouring countries, of which 81% are women and children, and 24% are between 15-24 years old . This age group in particular is experiencing abuse, violence, isolation, limited economic and social opportunities, disruption in daily life and schooling, and is increasingly suffering from psychological and mental stress, anxiety and illness, especially now with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is where the Sport for Protection approach comes into play. |
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| Dance Safe Games at the programme 'Game connect' in Uganda. Photo © AVSI Foundation |
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‘Game Connect’ was launched in August 2020 and aims to improve the psychosocial wellbeing and mental health of refugees and host community members in different regions in Uganda. The programme is run by a consortium consisting of the leading implementation partner AVSI Foundation and Right to Play, Uganda Olympic Committee, UNHCR and Youth Sport Uganda and follows a defined curriculum with the aim to increase resilience and promote a culture of peace and social cohesion between refugees and host community members. Through different games the participants gain skills and strategies to support their own mental health and psychosocial wellbeing and learn how to apply these skills in their daily lives. In addition, parents and community leaders are sensitised to the topic of mental health, thus creating a sustainable social support network.
Through the new partnership, the programme will be expanded to another region in Uganda to give more young people affected by displacement in Uganda access to safe sport and improved mental health.
Further information:
Document - Uganda - Refugee Statistics Dashboard June 2021 (unhcr.org)
(pdf, 360 KB, English)
Contact:
Susanne Gaerte
Vanessa Maith
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| ‘How Sport promotes Development’ – Workshop Discussion at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development |
by Luca Wesel
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| After several attempts had to be postponed due to the pandemic, the so called ‘Werkstattgespräch’ (workshop discussion) finally took place in virtual format on the evening of 6 June 2021. Workshop discussions are a fixed event format of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The aim of the series of events is an open exchange on changing topics in order to create space for input, discussion and suggestions for the further development of the topic area – this time under the headline of ‘Daring more sustainability - How sport promotes development’. |
| Gerald Asamoah, who interrupted his holiday in Ghana, giving some insights into his work as 'Sport for Development' ambassador. Photo © GIZ |
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Hosted by Dr. Norbert Barthle, Parliamentary State Secretary within the BMZ, the event brought together a variety of experts and practitioners from the field of ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D), who gave inputs and engaged in a panel discussion. For example, Gerald Asamoah, former national football player and ambassador for ‘Sport for Development’, reported on his commitment and motivation. Gerald Asamoah spoke about his personal experiences and his conviction that sport is capable of overcoming barriers and of providing young people prospects by conveying important values and life skills.
Dr. Carolin Braun, an experienced S4D instructor, brought in experiences from the field by virtually travelling to Uganda and Colombia and talking to S4D coaches ‘on the ground’. It became evident that S4D is not just an abstract idea but that the methodology is being used day by day in the BMZ partner countries: With the right methodological guidance, sport is able to teach values such as team spirit and fair play, contribute to character building and promote inclusion.
The panel discussion showed that many different players are rallying behind the idea of S4D and promote it in different ways. While Stefan Wagner from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim outlined how professional football clubs can use their appeal to promote sustainable development, Dr. Karen Petry from the German Sport University (DSHS) provided insights from a scientific perspective. All participants emphasized that sport must meet changing societal expectations and play its part in creating a more inclusive and sustainable future.
In the subsequent question and answer session, the participants exchanged views with the audience, particularly about the next major football event in Germany: EURO 2024 was identified as a lighthouse project with huge potential in terms of sustainability in sports. With its mass appeal, it has the opportunity to demonstrate how major sporting events can be conducted in a sustainable and climate-neutral way. |
| Host Dr. Norbert Barthle, Parliamentary State Secretary within the BMZ, together with moderator Tanja Samrotzki. Photo © GIZ |
In his closing statement, Norbert Barthle emphasised that stakeholders from different areas (practitioners, sports federations, politics, science, etc.) need to work together to further advance the S4D approach. With regard to SDG17, new partnerships are crucial not only to ensure greater sustainability, but to create awareness for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in general. The event showed that a large network already exists and that many different actors are working together to take advantage of the potential of sport.
Contact:
Luca Wesel |
| Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communis: More Social Cohesion through Sport |
by Steffen Reich and Vanessa Maith
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In a joint virtual event, GIZ and German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) highlighted together the role of sport in development cooperation with a special focus on social cohesion. On the basis of their many years of successful cooperation, both partners have drawn attention to the social situation in partner countries of development cooperation. The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly demonstrated how the lack of educational opportunities, violent conflicts and lack of health care especially affects the situation of children and youth around the world. It is precisely in this situation that #innovativeapproaches to solving societal challenges are needed. In this context, sport, with its inspiring power, has a special role to play: it creates better future prospects for children and young people and strengthens social cohesion.
In the context of the joint web-talk ‘Citius, altius, fortius - communis: Using ‘Sport for Development’ to achieve social cohesion’ the challenges and perspectives of ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) with the DOSB were discussed. The TV presenter Tanja Samrotzki led through an exciting and diverse programme with video messages and contributions from high-ranking experts who shed light on the topic from different perspectives. Around 200 representatives from sport, politics and development cooperation took part in the event. |
| The event was opened with greetings from Tanja Gönner, Chair of the Management Board of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Veronika Rücker, Chairperson of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), who both expressed that sport is a unique way to reach marginalized children and youth in partner countries. Photo © GIZ |
| Interviews were part of the event. Photo © GIZ |
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The president of the CONSUDE (Consejo Suramericano del Deporte), Fátima Morales talked about the important contribution that sport can make to society and highlighted the important support of the German cooperation towards Sport for Development in South America. Furthermore, she emphasised that sport has an important role to play in counteracting the effects of the pandemic.
Yusra Mardini, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and member of the Refugee Olympic Team Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, talked about how sport helped her to restart her life after coming to Germany. Through sport she made new friends and was motivated to learn German: ‘Sport is very important for refugees. Sport is good for communication, to get to know the people in the country better, to be involved in society and to become part of it!’ She is looking forward to her second participation in the Olympic Refugee Team at the Tokyo Games with great expectations and pride. |
| Panel discussion at the virtual event. Photo © GIZ |
Britta Heidemann, the ‘Sport for Development’ ambassador has underlined the socio-political importance of sport: 'Sport promotes team and community spirit - these skills are needed in every society. As an S4D-ambassador, I visited projects in Uganda and Jordan and was able to convince myself that these central principles of social coexistence can be conveyed in and through sport in a playful way. That is why I wholeheartedly support ‘Sport for Development'.'
Carolin Bansbach, Head of Section Health, Education and Social Development at GIZ, gave an overview about S4D and presented examples of how sport can positively impact social cohesion. The invited experts discussed the potential of S4D from different perspectives. Jörg Schnitzerling, chairman of the ASC Göttingen, represents the perspective of sport clubs involved in development cooperation. Nicola Scholl, founder of the NGO ‘Play Handball ZA’, shared her own experiences from her work in South Africa and Kenya. |
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| Michael Krake from BMZ with a political reflection about 'Sport for Development'. Photo © GIZ |
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Concluding the event, Michael Krake, Head of Department at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) gave a political reflection on the topic. The BMZ has recognized the potential of sport and has been using ‘Sport for Development’ as a cross-cutting topic in German Development Cooperation since 2013 in order to support children and young people in their personal and social development.
Contact:
Steffen Reich
Vanessa Maith
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