Welcome to the October update of the Sport for Development Consortium. As autumn leaves begin to fall and the end of the year comes into view, our collective commitment is needed more than ever! With global tensions rising a powerful message is echoing across the country: ‘We are not an island’.  Led by a broad coalition of […]

Welcome to the September update of the Sport for Development Consortium.  This month, we highlight the story of Alice Loiton in Kwale County, Kenya, a young leader who is using sports as a tool for social change. Research consistently shows that sports-based approaches strengthen protective factors. By developing a model on drug and substance abuse, Alice […]

As summer winds down, we’ll take you on a mini journey to India, a country known for its vibrant colours, rich flavours and unstoppable energy. There, local heroes supported by our program partner the Royal Dutch Hockey Federation (KNHB) together with Bovelander Foundation are transforming young lives through coaching, mentorship, and community leadership. This impact reaches far […]

Welcome to the July update of the Sport for Development Consortium. As we continue to build a stronger foundation for sport-driven impact, we are shifting our focus toward knowledge, data, and real stories that demonstrate the power of sport in the face of inequality. This month, we zoom in on Algeria, a country where girls’ access […]

Welcome to the June update of the Sport for Development Consortium. With conflict intensifying in regions around the world, we have little reason to believe that 2025 will bring relief. That makes the role of sport and the stories we share more vital than ever. This month, we turn our focus to Lebanon, where war […]

The world of development cooperation is shifting, fast and radically. From Trump’s recent call to drastically reduce international aid, to the Dutch government’s decision to cut funding for development, we are witnessing a global rollback on solidarity. These political choices have real consequences. The SfD Consortium remains committed to the power of sport as a force […]

Welcome to the April edition of the Sport for Development newsletter. On this International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, we join the global community in recognizing the incredible role sport plays in advancing peace and sustainable development worldwide. Sports can break down barriers, build bridges across cultures, and create safe spaces for growth […]

Welcome to the March edition of the Sport for Development newsletter. Despite the uncertainties in international development, we remain committed to sharing the latest achievements and ongoing impact of our programs. Following up on International Women’s Day last week, we highlight female empowerment in sports through our partnership with KNHB, The Royal Dutch Hockey Association. […]

Dear supporter, Instead of sharing an impact story, we are reaching out with an urgent call for your voice. We are deeply concerned by the recent policy brief from Minister Klever, which completely eliminates funding for sports in development cooperation. To see such an effective and cost-efficient tool dismissed without evaluation leaves us in disbelief.   Despite its modest budget […]

Welcome to the January edition of the Sport for Development newsletter. We’re kicking off the year by highlighting the Youth Fund, a program empowering young people to lead and innovate. By funding local ideas from within communities, the fund fosters lasting impact covering multiple Sustainable Development Goals. This edition features two inspiring success stories that perfectly […]