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Tracking 'Sport for Development' worldwide |
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| Tracking ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) worldwide |
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With a global pandemic influencing also the way S4D is being implemented, new learning opportunities in digital form were being developed to reach the S4D community and target groups.
Facts and figures of ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D). Photo © GIZ |
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Youth Leadership through Ultimate Frisbee in Iraq
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by Tanya Mohammed
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| ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) Iraq in collaboration with Duhok Ultimate conducted an ultimate frisbee coach clinic from 26 to 28 December 2022 for 18 youth ranging in age between 14-23 years old from the districts around the governorate of Duhok in Northern Iraq. |
| The participants of the workshop on ultimate frisbee. Photo © GIZ Iraq |
In this cooperation youth will conduct training sessions based on ‘Sport for Development’ methodologies once a week for a younger group of children, focusing on developing social and sportive skills using the ‘Spirit of the Game’-approach of Ultimate Frisbee which includes:
- ‘Know the rules’
- ‘Be fair-minded’
- ‘Communicate respectfully’
- ‘Enjoy playing’ and
- ‘Avoid body contact’. |
| Working together during a heorethical session at the workshop. Photo © GIZ Iraq |
| Youth will be accompanied through intense follow up visits and mentoring by S4D instructors. Additional workshops and online sessions will support them becoming leaders - on and off the pitch. Ultimate Frisbee is still very new to Iraq. |
| Ultimate frisbee is part of 'Sport for Development' and brings always a lot of fun. Photo © GIZ Iraq |
Therefore, one of the main goals for this training was to sustainably embed the sport into the region and at the same time give young Ultimate Frisbee players the opportunities and capacities to become a coach and role model themselves.
Contact:
tanya.mohammed@giz.de |
| New Publication: From Sport to Work? Exploring Potentials in a Moroccan ‘Sport for Employability’ Programme |
by Viviane Raub
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| The German Sport University Cologne (GSU), the Global Programme ‘Sport for Development’ and the Moroccan NGO TIBU have published an article in the scientific, peer-reviewed journal ‘Youth’. The article is based on the evaluation of a ‘Sport for Employability’ programme in Morocco, supporting the integration, professional development, and employability of young migrants or returnees. |
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| Evaluation of the ‘Sport for Employability’ programme in Morocco. Photo © GIZ |
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Within the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, sport is highlighted as an important enabler of sustainable development. While ‘Sport for Development’ has become an increasingly recognised and used approach to contribute to certain Sustainable Development Goals, including the improvement of the employability of young people, there is still a lack of evaluations and scientific research.
Addressing this knowledge gap, the GSU, GIZ and TIBU evaluated and published the results of a qualitative study on the experiences and outcomes associated with the ‘Sport for Employability’ programme based in Casablanca, Morocco.
Further information:
»The article can be accessed free of charge here.
Contact:
viviane.raub@giz.de |
| Introducing ‘Sport for Development’ in Kazakhstan |
by Luise Haunit
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| The concept of ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) has also reached Kazakhstan. On Friday 30 September, heads of police from all regions in Kazakhstan were introduced to the S4D approach. The theoretical and practical session took place at the Almaty Police Academy and was part of a training for senior staff of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, organised by the colleagues of the GIZ regional programme “Prevention of Violent Extremism in Central Asia”. |
| A practical session during the S4D-introduction in Almaty. Photo © GIZ |
| Violent extremism and radicalization are on the rise in Central Asia. It is estimated that up to 4,000 Islamic State (IS) supporters have left their home countries in Central Asia to fight in Syria and Iraq. A similar number of fighters from the region are believed to have joined Al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan since the 1990s. |
| The participants learned how S4D can support violence prevention. Photo © GIZ |
With the Taliban’s seizure of power in Afghanistan and the Islamic State’s territorial losses in the Middle East, there is growing concern that extremists could extend their influence on Central Asia and other countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
The programme focuses on introducing preventative measures and sensitizing young people around the dangers of extremism. Sport for Development can play a vital role in reaching out to the youth, getting them engaged and helping them shape their communities in a positive way.
Contact:
luise.haunit@giz.de |
| Camp for Youth and Youth Workers – Prospects for Young People in Rural Areas in Serbia |
by Afrim Iljazi
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| The ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) Western Balkans Programme and ‘Prospects for Young People in Rural Areas in Serbia’ organised a five-day S4D camp for youth leaders and youth workers. During the camp, the participants learned about the S4D approach, how to improve their communication skills, cooperation, and tolerance, and how to transfer the acquired knowledge to their peers through sports activities and games. |
| Learning more about the 'Sport for Development' approach. Photo © GIZ |
| Teamwork and cooperation are one of the skills improved during the training sessions. Photo © GIZ |
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By acquiring the knowledge and practices included in this approach, the participants had the opportunity to further apply them in working with young people in their communities. This camp is part of the aforementioned project, which is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Serbia as part of German development cooperation.
The project in Serbia aims to improve the economic, social, and cultural opportunities of young people from rural areas, and the most innovative ideas of young people are provided with financial resources that will help them put them into practice.
Contact:
afrim.iljazi@giz.de |
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| On 11 November 2022, a 5-day workshop in a Tunisian prison on the ‘Kick-off for a new life’ ended. Here, the German Football Association (DFB) and the DFB Sepp Herberger Foundation, together with strong partners, are working with juvenile prisoners to develop a perspective for life after prison. |
| Practical session during the workshop. Photo © GIZ |
| The workshop was supported by the German Football Association. Photo © GIZ |
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The GIZ project ‘Prevention of Violence and Radicalisation in the Penal System in Tunisia’ supports the Tunisian state in reducing violence and radicalisation in prisons. The project operates in three fields of action: vocational training and reintegration, psychosocial support and socio-cultural activities, and support for the juvenile justice system.
The aim of the joint cooperation measure with the DFB and the DFB Sepp Herberger Foundation is to train trainers and in this way to anchor football activities as a contribution to the resocialisation of the inmates. In addition, the possibility of an accompanying/advanced training to become a referee according to the principle ‘from rule breaker to rule keeper’ is provided. Within the framework of the training, the young people were taught competences in the areas of violence prevention, conflict resolution and mediation.
Contact:
asma.mrad@giz.de |
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| ‘Sport for Development’ Launched in Zanzibar |
by Frank Olukohe and Mariam Ibrahim
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| The Regional Project ‘Sport for Development in Africa’ (S4DA) kicked off the new project phase with a new addition to the S4DA family: Zanzibar, Tanzania. The launch was held on 26 October 2022 in attendance of chief guest Hon. Tabia Maulid Mwita, Minister of Information, Youth, Culture and Sports (MoIYCS) of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar. |
| The signing ceremony for the launch of 'Sport for Development' in Zanzibar. Photo © GIZ S4DA |
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The signing ceremony marked the launch of the project's Implementation Agreement between GIZ and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar. The signing was witnessed by Ms. Regine Hess, the German Ambassador to Tanzania, Hon. Riziki Pembe Minister of Gender and Social Welfare Zanzibar and Principal Secretaries amongst other guests from different sports stakeholders.
In her speech, Hon. Tabia noted the importance of sports in achieving key development goals in Zanzibar: 'I believe the project’s focus on using sports to promote gender equality, prevention of sexual and gender-based violence and child abuse, will bring positive impact to our society.'
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| Hon. Tabia Maulid Mwita, Minister of Information, Youth, Culture and Sports of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and Ms. Regine Hess, the German Ambassador to Tanzania. Photo © GIZ S4DA |
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She also noted that the development of sports infrastructure is a key objective of the Sports Ministry. The construction of 4-in-1 sports grounds (basketball, netball, volleyball, and handball multipurpose courts), supported by GIZ, will be of great value to the sports fraternity and will contribute to the development objectives of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.
The projects focus on Zanziba includes promoting gender equality, female entrepreneurship, and gender-transformative approaches through capacity development in S4D and the construction of gender-sensitive and inclusive grassroots sports grounds.
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania, consisting of Unguja and Pemba Islands, and with its own government.
Further information:
» See more about the launch on MoIYCS YouTube and Instagram channels.
Contact:
mariam.ibrahim@giz.de
frankline.olukohe@giz.de |
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| Training on Social Cohesion, Peace, and Youth Empowerment in Islamabad |
by Ilyas Muhammad
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| Using basketball at the S4D training session. Photo © GIZ |
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Roughly 20 persons from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Education department took part in a 4-day ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) training from 29 November to 2 December. The overall objective of the workshop was to use sport as a tool to promote social cohesion, peaceful coexistence, empowerment of women and youth in the targeted districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Participating members included Physical Education teachers and education and sports managers at the district level. Three districts’ (Nowshera, Peshawar, and Haripur) education staff took part in the training. They were engaged in different activities and discussion to better understand their needs, context, challenges, opportunities, and the use of S4D as a tool to overcome challenges and achieve the desired outcomes. They were given opportunities to explore the practical tools and resources to apply their learning in their respective schools, centers, and communities. The GIZ expert trainer along with Right To Play’s trainers conducted the sessions, activities and games during the four days.
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| The participants at the S4D training. Photo © GIZ |
The importance of sports for children’s health and physical development is a common understanding in the recent years, as they promote exercise, coordination, and lower the chances of childhood obesity. However, it has been proven that playing sports not only helps children develop physically, but adds to overall childhood development academically, mentally, and socially as well. This is why playing sport is essential for the development of children and youth and can boost the chance of success later in life.
Contact:
muhammad.ilyas@giz.de |
| 'Sustainability’ in true Sense: A4D Methodology embraced under the Uganda Athletics Federation’s National Coach Education and Certification Framework |
by Innocent Assimwe
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| The Athletics for Development (A4D) project supports disadvantaged children and youth in their personal development through athletics in order to strengthen social cohesion as well as improved health, education, gender equality, and inclusion especially of persons with disabilities. Project partners are interested in sustainably anchoring A4D in strategies for a long term impact in Uganda. |
| Participants of the first pilot course together with S4D instructors. Photo © Uganda Athletics Federation |
Noteable measures include the incorporation of the A4D methodology into the curricula for teacher and coach qualification. For example, A4D is part of the curriculum at Makarere University, specifically in the athletics course for sport science students. The National Curriculum Development Centre has also integrated A4D specific activities for learners with visual impairment for lower secondary school level.
Most recently, Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) developed its first National Coach Education and Certification framework to support the training and certification of local track and field coaches. A4D has been adopted in the elementary level course for beginner coaches.
Following the adoption of the framework by UAF’s General Assembly as part of the development process, two pilot courses have been conducted in December 2022 and January 2023 jointly with Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) to further review the training contents. This framework harnesses coach capacity development opportunities and training on skill-sets necessary for individual and societal development.
Contact:
innocent.asiimwe@giz.de |
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How partners build capacities with 'Sport for Development' |
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| Future Leaders in Football – Female Edition 2022 in Doha, Qatar |
by Steffen Reich and Hauke Nehrhoff
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| From 27 October to 2 November 2022, the Future Leaders in Football (FLF) – Female Edition course with 20 young leaders from 14 countries took place in Doha, Qatar, as part of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The course was organised for the third time by the Global Programme ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) together with the German Football Association. |
| The 'Future Leaders in Football' event had 20 participants from across the Middle East. Photo © DFB |
| Soleen Hamed Tawfiq Al-Zoubi from Jordan, at the FLF in Doha. Photo © DFB |
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Under the motto ‘Developing Skills and Taking Action to Tackle Challenges in Sport and Society’, the participants were able to learn about leadership and sustainability during the 5-day workshop, in addition to the core modules on topics such as diversity, gender equality, inclusion and culture. Among other things, a panel discussion and individual modules were designed to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of leadership and sustainability in society and in (women’s) football.
To get a better impression of the atmosphere during the workshop one follow-up interview was conducted with one of the participants, Soleen Hamed Tawfiq Al-Zoubi from Jordan, working as Head of Women’s Football in Jordan.
Spo(r)tlight on!: What were your expectations for the workshop and were they fulfilled? What are your most important takeaways?
Soleen Hamed Tawfiq Al-Zoubi: My expectations were to gain new knowledge about previously shared topics in the program (Leadership, culture, gender diversity, sustainability, and so on) and to share my experiences with other participants. The most important takeaways were connecting with 19 empowered females from various countries, which boosted my energy to continue fighting for girls and women in sport and learning that no matter what culture you come from, football always unites us like we are living in the same culture.
Spo(r)tlight on!: How did the mix out of practical and theoretical sessions as well as the various subjects of the different session contribute towards obtaining leadership, empowerment, and cross-culture communication skills?
Soleen Hamed Tawfiq Al-Zoubi: To begin with, combining practical and theoretical sessions on various topics increased the program's enjoyment and attractiveness; leadership in football today is not only on the field but also off the field. It was fantastic to learn about new methods of communication and leadership during the training sessions; in reality, leading a successful team requires a set of skills required on and off the field. We need to empower girls from a young age, which can only be accomplished through training sessions, while on an organisational level you must be a leader, great communicator, and understand the needs of others from different cultures. |
| One message from FLF: 'Transfer what I’ve learned from these workshops to women in my own country'. Photo © DFB |
Spo(r)tlight on!: To which degree did the FLF equip you with skills within and outside the S4D area, which are applicable in your regional context/job?
Soleen Hamed Tawfiq Al-Zoubi: FLF provided me with many things, the most important of which was optimism, energy, and a desire to continue doing what I do. Learning about leadership styles was also very important for me as a leader in my context, as we should be able to understand our leadership style in relation to a combination of traits to determine how I can be more effective and influence others to achieve a set of goals. In terms of S4D, it was critical for me to learn about new methodologies for developing future generations of true players/athletes/leaders and empowered females.
Spo(r)tlight on!: What benefits did you see in having such an international selection of female participants from the football area? What chances or challenges does such a composition create?
Soleen Hamed Tawfiq Al-Zoubi: Seeing other young ladies who are passionate about football and have the desire to make a change in their own culture and who share the same challenges made me realise that one day we will be equal with men. It’s very important to have such a network and to support one another, as these connections may open up new opportunities for us to grow.
Spo(r)tlight on!: The last and recent FLF has been taking place in countries and with participants in and from the Arabic world. What do you think can the FLF and the ‘Sport for Development’ approach in general contribute towards equality, female empowerment or specifically for the development of female football within that context?
Soleen Hamed Tawfiq Al-Zoubi: I believe that these programmes provide great opportunities for participants to learn new things and that they serve as a starting point for many of them; however, I believe that additional follow up programmes such as mentorship and internship would further develop them and make sure that they are on the right track.
Contact:
steffen.reich@giz.de |
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| Activities from BMZ/GIZ, Textile Producer Brands Fashion and nine Football Clubs from Germany create Opportunities for Cotton growing Regions in India |
by Hannes Utescher
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| Kick-Off meeting for the initiative 'From Field to Fanshop' in Hamburg. Photo © GIZ |
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What do German football clubs Union Berlin, Arminia Bielefeld, Werder Bremen, Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, Hamburger Sport-Verein, St. Pauli, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Wolfsburg have in common? They all are a part of an Initiative by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), textile company Brands Fashion and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
On 22 November, about 35 representatives came together in Hamburg to officially kickoff a project that’s one of a kind. 13 project partners are involved, making it the first time a project in India gets initiated and supported by that many partners – and especially by that many European top teams.
In its welcoming speech, the BMZ therefore praised the initiative of those involved and highlighted the relevance of their commitment to change in the partner countries. Those attending will see for themselves how the project is being implemented on the ground. In January 2023, all project partners will travel to India together, visit cotton plantations and schools, talk to smallholders and teachers.
The project has a holistic approach to support cotton smallholders in the state of Gujarat over the course of three years during the entire conversion phase from conventional to organic cotton. For instance, by providing access to better seeds and teaching sustainable agricultural methods. To tackle the challenges of youth in that region, a ‘Sport for Development’ Initiative implemented by Youth Football Club Rurka Kalan (YFC) aims to empower and enable children and young people in the neighbouring cotton-growing communities.
Contact:
hannes.utescher@giz.de |
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| Professional Players of 1. FC Köln visit Sport for Development Project in Jordan |
by Tim Birnbrich
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| As part of the partnership between the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the 1. FC Köln, three FC players visited the cooperation project ’Sport for Development‘ (S4D) in Jordan. On International Youth Day, the delegation around the FC players Myrthe Moorrees, Lotta Cordes and Ally Gudorf visited the final tournament of the more than 15 Grassroots Centres of the Jordan Football Association (JFA) in the Jordanian capital Amman. The Grassroots Centres enable many girls aged 9-13 to play football regularly in a safe environment under the guidance and supervision of trained coaches. |
| Partnership focuses on girls and young women. Photo © S4D Jordan |
Nicole Bender, sporting director of the FC women, adds: ’We feel more than confirmed by the visit on site that ‘Sport for Development’ has a high effectiveness for the girls and young women. As the FC Women’s Department, we want to do our part to give more girls in Jordan access to football and to create structures for sustainable development.’
FC player Myrthe Moorrees reports: ’It is special to see how girls can gain new self-confidence through the shared experience of football and make new experiences of movement in a protected space.’
The ‘Sport for Development’ project in Jordan and Northern Iraq aims to create a safe, friendly, and supportive atmosphere as well as to offer equal opportunities and possibilities for local and refugee children. It focuses on promoting the main S4D principles (respect, tolerance, discipline, empathy, fair-play and self-confidence) and thereby contributes to a positive change in the children’s lives and communities.
Contact:
tim.birnbrich@giz.de |
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| 16 Days of Activism: How 'Sport for Development' can influence Change |
by Mariam Ibrahim
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More than 1 in 3 women experience gender-based violence during their lifetime. More than 5 women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family. Less than 40% of women who experience violence seek help of any sort.[1]
Think about all the women and girls in your life. Read these figures again. Let that sink in…
The COVID pandemic has exasperated violence against women, especially younger women aged 18-49. Women in rural areas, mothers, and unemployed women are most impacted by the pandemic compared to other women.[2] This is why having an intersectional lens is essential. Women are not all the same. |
| Key visual of 16 Days of Activism. Photo © UN Women |
Despite all these negative findings, research tells us that violence against women and girls is preventable…and this is where we come in. ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) is an attractive and agile development tool. Through the S4D approach, you can address any topic that is relevant to your context. By creating safe spaces that are free from harm and acknowledging participants in all their diversity, S4D can address topics ranging from climate change and peaceful coexistence to gender equality and positive masculinity.
So, what does that actually mean and what does implementation look like? Through value-based exercises, children and youth can develop their social competences and are sensitized on gender equality and inclusion. Accompanying discussion sessions foster reflection amongst participants to further explore the conveyed topic and connect it to their daily lives. This process of reflecting to influence a change of mindset is exactly what is needed. And this is what we call a gender-transformative approach. It’s moving beyond the 50/50 gender split in training sessions. It’s no longer about ‘just’ equality but about equity. It’s about meeting the needs of each person and not ‘just’ providing an equal share of resources.
Think about your own experience. When you want to influence any kind of change, what do you need to consider? You need to start with yourself making sure that in your interactions with others e.g., you are not reproducing power imbalances, but rather challenging them. As part of a social group or community, you can either conform to or confront discriminatory norms. By being an advocate for change, you can challenge systems and structures.
Combating gender-based violence is not a women’s issue, it’s a societal issue. Women and girls need to know their rights, the resources they have available, and when they should seek support. Men and boys need to learn how to express their emotions, how to resolve conflicts peacefully, and how they can best support women and girls. Transformational change is a long process that can only be successful if we all play our part.
[1] ‘Measuring the Shadow Pandemic: Violence against Women during COVID-19.’ UN Women, 2021.
[2] ‘In Focus: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.’ UN Women, 2022.
Further information:
» To learn more about GIZ’s 'Sport for Development' approach, please visit Resource Toolkit - Sport for Development.
Contact:
mariam.ibrahim@giz.de |
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| International Human Rights Day – Celebration with Launch of ‘Guideline ‘Sport for Development’ and Human Rights’ |
by Sarah Runzheimer
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The International Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on 10 December – the day the UN adopted the most translated document in the world: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948). The declaration proclaims rights for everybody regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) is a powerful vehicle for promoting human rights supporting values such as fairness, inclusion and respect reaching children and young people all over the world. Therefore, we are thrilled to launch the “Guideline Sport for Development and Human Rights” as a resource for all practitioners, researchers and interested individuals in S4D. |
| ‘Sport for Development’ reaching children and young people worldwide. Photo © GIZ |
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Human Rights have received increasing attention in the context of sport over the past years. Especially in the context of mega sport events, the world takes a closer look at how people involved in preparation and implementation of events are treated. Other aspects of professional sport, e.g., supply chains of merchandise and fair production are being scrutinized.
Besides pressuring sport actors to take on responsibility for the protection of human rights, we also see large potential in sport to contribute to human rights education and to empower rights-holders to know, claim and realise their rights. Sport itself transports values of inclusion, respect, equality, teamwork, and fairness. This potential of sport along with best practice examples relating to each of the human rights principles have now been compiled in the ‘Guideline 'Sport for Development' and Human Rights’.
Further information:
» Find here the link to the ‘Guideline 'Sport for Development' and Human Rights’.
Contact:
sarah.runzheimer@giz.de |
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