Sports for Social Impact

Sport and Citizenship (Sport et Citoyenneté) is the first and only European think tank dedicated to analyzing sports policies and studying the societal impact of sport. It serves as a forum for new thinking, research, and advocacy to promote the core values of sport in society and influence institutional decision-making. The organization focuses on increasing physical activity, encouraging sport for people with disabilities, supporting gender equality in sport, and addressing health through sport, among many other priorities. It produces research, organizes events, all to strengthen the role of sport both in France and across Europe. Jeanne Delval is the European Project Manager with a background in European Affairs from Sciences Po Toulouse. She began her professional career working on European projects at Sport and Citizenship, where she contributed to initiatives promoting sport and combating sedentary lifestyles. Links: Sport et Citoyennete: https://sportetcitoyennete.com/en/ ---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠ Join our bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiczKtPflGv4vaIEw9wJvGZ2RASB5_3-DIPRU0N-T8Io8Zg/viewform?usp=header Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

Dr. Holly Thorpe is an award-winning sociologist specializing in the intersections of sport, physical culture, and gender. She is recognized for developing innovative, interdisciplinary, and feminist approaches to understanding people’s lived experiences in these fields. Professor Thorpe holds a position at the University of Waikato in New Zealand, where she serves as a Professor in Te Huataki Waiora / School of Health. Over the past two decades, her work has focused on women’s sport, female athlete health, and the impact of social media on physical culture. Her recent article Postcards From the Future: Polluted Sport in a Changing Climate, that she wrote in partnership with several others, examines how climate change is affecting young athletes through focus groups and photographic co-creation methods with 45 participants from various sports. The study explores the concept of “polluted sports” and “climatic affective atmospheres” to understand the emotional and physical impacts of climate change on youth sports. Links: Postcards From the Future: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01937235261450152 Sport and Climate Change: https://www.sportandclimatechange.com/exhibition Green Sports Day Canada: https://www.greensportsverts.ca/ ---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠ Join our bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiczKtPflGv4vaIEw9wJvGZ2RASB5_3-DIPRU0N-T8Io8Zg/viewform?usp=header Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

Snow Camps believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, no matter their background. As a UK charity, they use the power of snowsports to support young people from underserved communities with life skills training, mental health support, qualifications and mentorship. They work nationwide to break down barriers, build confidence and create brighter futures – all through the transformative experience of the snow. Dan Charlish is the Founder and CEO of Snow Camp, the UK’s only national youth snowsports charity. Since 2003, he has led Snow Camp from a small London project to a national charity that has supported more than 23,000 young people to date. His vision is to give teenagers from inner-city communities the chance to learn skiing and snowboarding while building life skills and confidence, gaining qualifications, vocational experience and new opportunities for their futures. Links: Snow Camp: https://www.snow-camp.org.uk/ ---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠ Join our bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiczKtPflGv4vaIEw9wJvGZ2RASB5_3-DIPRU0N-T8Io8Zg/viewform?usp=header Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

Team Up is one of a number of programs and activities driving the Australian Government’s implementation of the Sports Diplomacy 2032+ strategy that support sporting organisations, athletes and the Pacific community through sport. It delivers on one of the key priorities of the strategy by using sport as a tool to strengthen communities across the Asia-Pacific. Team Up works closely with the Australian Government’s elite sports program, PacificAus Sports . Team Up is a sport for development program comprising more than 35 partnerships across the Asia-Pacific that are working towards three outcomes: Sport programs attract and retain women, girls and people with a disability, as well as men and boys Sport organisations are safe, inclusive and accessible Australia and Asia-Pacific partners use sport to strengthen relationships and build closer collaboration These three outcomes all contribute to Team Up’s overall goal: Australia-Asia-Pacific sport partnerships support all people to realise their full potential through sport. Andrew Lepani is the Team Leader and is a firm believer in the power of sport as an enabler for human development and as a common platform to facilitate friendship, Andrew has been lucky enough to be involved in sport and sport for development work in various capacities as an athlete, administrator, volunteer and educator. His professional career has allowed him to be exposed to the work of development partners and the global sporting movement, which has increased his appreciation for human and environmental rights and their intersection with sport. Links: Team Up: https://www.teamup.gov.au/ ---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠ Join our bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiczKtPflGv4vaIEw9wJvGZ2RASB5_3-DIPRU0N-T8Io8Zg/viewform?usp=header Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

Beyond Hoops Africa deeply believes in sports' inherent ability to uplift and unify people from all walks of life. Through their initiatives, they strive to amplify the potential and resilience of youth, prioritizing their strengths over perceived limitations. By showcasing their achievements, they instill a sense of hope and confidence, nurturing a limitless mindset. James Kamau founded Beyond Hoops Africa with a vision to transform the lives of young people through sport and community development. With a background in community work and lived experience navigating the challenges of Nairobi’s urban youth spaces, James brings a deep understanding of the local landscape. His leadership continues to shape grassroots programs that promote inclusion, purpose, and resilience. Links: Beyond Hoops Africa: https://www.beyondhoopsafrica.com/ ---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠ Join our bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiczKtPflGv4vaIEw9wJvGZ2RASB5_3-DIPRU0N-T8Io8Zg/viewform?usp=header Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠