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FRIENDS OF THE NEEDY FOUNDATION
— · EIN · www.sportanddev.org
profile · synthesized from sources

The International Platform on Sport and Development (sportanddev) is a global hub that connects practitioners, shares knowledge, and promotes best practices in using sport for social, economic, and environmental development. It provides resources, news, and networking opportunities for individuals and organizations worldwide. The platform is operated by the International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA) and supported by a multi-stakeholder Steering Board of global development and sport entities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Call for Articles Campaign
Regular thematic campaigns inviting community members to submit articles on pressing issues in sport for development, such as urban refugee inclusion and environmental sustainability
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Sport for Sustainable Development
Free online course available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, developed with FutureLearn and the Commonwealth Secretariat, reaching over 11,000 learners from 204 countries
Sport for Refugees Coalition Partnership
Collaboration with UNHCR, Olympic Refuge Foundation, and Scort Foundation to advocate for refugee inclusion through sport, including hosting the coalition on sportanddev and organizing an annual Week of Action
Thematic Areas and Guiding Toolkits
Online resources covering key topics such as gender equality, disability inclusion, environment, and forced displacement, offering practical tools and research for practitioners
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Youth Sports and Recreation Programs 2 activities
    • Advocacy for displaced youth through sport
      Conducts advocacy projects in partnership with the Olympic Refuge Foundation to support and include displaced young people through sports programs.
    • Sport for development programs targeting vulnerable populations
      Implements sport-based programs that support orphans, teen mothers, youth affected by poverty and HIV/AIDS, and displaced young people, with a focus on access to health care, education, shelter, and basic needs. Projects emphasize gender equality, social inclusion, and positive change through sports.
  • ICT Professional Development & Support 1 activity
    • Online platform for sport and development
      Operates a digital platform receiving over 1.5 million page views and 500,000 unique visitors annually, serving audiences from over 225 countries and territories. Provides day-to-day system maintenance and content administration for sportanddev, including technical support from a Junior Site Administrator.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Community engagement and capacity building
      Maintains a registered community of over 10,000 members and delivers capacity-building initiatives, including a massive open online course (MOOC) on Sport for Sustainable Development that has enrolled over 10,000 learners.
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Australian government Partner — Codveloped the MOOC on Sport for Sustainable Development with sportanddev.
  • Commonwealth Secretariat Partner — Codveloped the MOOC on Sport for Sustainable Development with sportanddev.
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Partner — Member of the steering board of Friends of the Needy Foundation
  • Foundation for Sport and Development and Peace Partner — Member of the steering board of Friends of the Needy Foundation
  • Futbolmas Foundation Partner — Member of the steering board of Friends of the Needy Foundation
  • ITTF Foundation Partner — Member of the steering board of Friends of the Needy Foundation
  • International Sport and Culture Association Partner — Operates sportanddev through a multi-year partnership to strengthen collaboration and impact in sport and development.
  • Norges Idrettsforbund og Olympiske og Paralympiske Komité (NIF) Partner — Member of the steering board of Friends of the Needy Foundation
  • Olympic Refuge Foundation Partner — Collaborated on projects advocating for the support and inclusion of displaced young people through sports programs.
  • Our Partners Partner — Works with a wide range of global partners to advance sport for development and peace.
  • The Commonwealth Partner — Member of the steering board of Friends of the Needy Foundation
  • UEFA Foundation Partner — Supported Sport for Development programs in refugee camps where Haneen Kh worked.
  • UNHCR Partner — Member of the steering board of Friends of the Needy Foundation