Summary

Sports classes, clubs, teams, leagues, and/or camps are used to create a safe space and peer group where specific social development objectives are intentionally advanced through learning and practice. Priority is given to the achievement of social objectives above any sport performance objectives.

Program Examples

Africa: Let Girls Learn (Malawi), Advanced Reconciliation and Promoting Peace  (Mali), Grassroots Soccer (Nigeria and South Africa), Waves For Change (South Africa)

Europe and Eurasia: Advancing Social Cohesion Project  (North Macedonia)

LAC: Positive Pathways Initiative (Jamaica)

Sample Indicators

Standard Indicators 

Youth-1; EG.6.13

Source: Youth F-Indicators Reference SheetEconomic Growth Indicators

Custom (Illustrative) Indicators:

# or % of youth with improved interpersonal skills; # or % of youth with increased empathy; # or % of youth with increased understanding of the rules and ethics of sport; # or % of youth with increase in supportive relationships; # or % of youth with increased positive identity; # or % of youth with increased [gender, HIV/AIDS, etc.] knowledge