Ashoka Sport for Changemaking

?? How can we redefine the success measures of sport? In a world where 80% of adolescents fail to meet recommended physical activity levels, it's clear that something needs to change. The "win-at-all-costs" mentality in youth sports is leading to burnout and a decline in participation. But there's a better way. Founder of The True Athlete Project, Sam Parfitt, explores how mindfulness and a holistic approach can transform sports. Sam shares his journey from athlete to a pioneer of a more compassionate and inclusive sports culture. ? Key Insights: ? How sport can cultivate well-rounded, socially conscious individuals ? The barriers to athlete development within the current sporting ecosystem ? TAP's innovative five M’s framework: mentoring, mindfulness, movement, mental skills training, and mental health support Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eT-JTH9t Interested in being a part of the TAP community. Take a look at their most recent program launch: https://lnkd.in/eSbYCsbs #SportForChangemaking #socialinnovation #mentalhealth

ICYMI: The Reimagining Youth Sport project is making strides, and we need your insights! ?? As the world evolves, sports remain crucial for the growth and development of young people. However, the current youth sports system often falls short in equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in life. That’s why Ashoka Sport for Changemaking is launching the Reimagining Youth Sport project—and we’re calling on you for your input! Your feedback is crucial in helping us shape the future of youth sports. ?? Take 20-30 minutes to complete our survey in ENGLISH: https://lnkd.in/dzGabHr4 OR SPANISH: https://lnkd.in/dxGGedah (Note: You can save your answers and complete it in multiple sittings!)

Ashoka Sport for Changemaking Ashoka Fellows carrying the Olympic flame. This summer, at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Ashoka Fellows?Sa?d Hammouche,?Nolwenn Febvre,?Moussa Camara, Joséphine Bouchez (working with Ashoka Fellow?Matthieu Dardaillon), and Frédérique Martz Sutter (working with Ashoka Fellow?Pierre Foldès), were among the 10,000 lucky ones chosen to carry the Olympic flame.

Welcome to the first article in the Athlete Changemaker Series! ??? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ddXUDiP7 Ashoka Fellow and footballer, Lisa Westcott Wilkins, Founder of UK-based - DigVentures shares how her athletic experiences have been instrumental in shaping her approach to building collaborative teams and fostering a culture of ongoing learning. Highlights include: ? How sports provided Lisa with essential skills for effective team-building and mission-driven leadership ?? ? The influence of her athletic background on her collaborative decision-making and leadership style ?? ? Her commitment to continuous learning, inspired by her sports journey, and its impact on her work with DigVentures ?? Dive into the article to learn about Lisa’s journey and how sports have shaped her approach to creating positive change. Interested in how sports can drive team dynamics and leadership? Connect with us at [email protected] and subscribe to our newsletter for more insights: https://lnkd.in/ddXUDiP7

?? Dive into the latest edition of the Sport for Changemaking Agenda! Here’s what you’ll find: ?? Insights on fostering cultures that enhance athletes' skills both on and off the field, benefiting their teams and communities. ?? Updates from leading #SportChangemakers and the impactful advancements they are driving in their communities. ?? Highlights of recent research and toolkits launched by the Ashoka #SportforChangemaking community. Interested in featuring your work and impact in the next edition? Reach out to [email protected]. #SocialInnovation #SportForChangemaking

?? Are you tuning into the Paralympics? Let's continue the conversation on legacy. At Ashoka, we are committed to advancing inclusion and creating lasting community benefits by collaborating with social entrepreneurs who excel in crafting meaningful legacies. ?? Explore insights from leading #SportChangemakers Mel Young MBE and Michael Sani, who offer valuable recommendations on leveraging sports events for real positive change. Check out their perspectives in the article here: https://lnkd.in/dG7RwsJv ?? Interested in legacy? Join us as we launch the Inclusive Communities Network and prepare host communities for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Reach out to us at [email protected] to get involved! ??

At the Football Association of Wales and Cymru Football Foundation we strongly believe in the power of young people. Young people aren’t just the #leaders of the future but have the drive, mindset, capabilities and ideas to make a positive change in football today. It was an absolute pleasure to join the #Youth Conference on Wednesday in #Wrexham , and through my story (now career Ashoka ), inspire the future generations of #changemakers Already looking forward to next week in #Cardiff too. Huge shoutout to Carys Ingram Jason Webber for organising! Hannah Hopes for her inspirational session on careers in football! And Sam Eaden for the photography ??????????????

???The sport industry is uniquely positioned to drive climate action and inspire change. By applying a social innovation lens, we can leverage sport’s resources, athletes, and reach to address climate challenges effectively. Joined by social innovators from Ashoka's network and the Green Sports Alliance, we understand the opportunity to: ?? Find Common Ground: Build unity around shared values to tackle climate issues. ?? Make Climate Issues Relatable: Connect climate impacts directly to sport to engage stakeholders. ?? Empower Communities: Activate local communities and sports organizations to make sustainable choices. ?? Scale solutions: Collaborate with those providing systems-changing solutions and understand the opportunity to scale together Read the article and dive insight these insights here: https://lnkd.in/e7Whm8Mx ?? Stay Informed and stay updated about opportunities to collaborate with social entrepreneurs for climate action: https://lnkd.in/eSWht5jE Nicole Rycroft Jürgen Griesbeck Alison Tickell Elliot Arthur-Worsop

?? As we close out July and the #Olympics are in full swing, let’s dive into another Sport for Changemaking Agenda – Olympics Edition. Take a minute to explore: ?? The legacy approach of this year’s Olympics and emerging methods to more systemically advance their sustainability and inclusivity ??Explore #changemaking as the legacy is for mass sporting events and examples for community activation from #sportchangemakers ??Highlights #sportchangemakers who are driving positive change globally and at the Olympics, offering new considerations for the Olympic legacy ? Reach out to [email protected] to advance legacy approaches with our team! ? #Olympics #Legacy #SportforChangemaking #SocialInnovation

?? How can physical activity generate healing and community? ?? The Phoenix founded by #sportchangemaker; Scott Strode, shows the possibility of a new avenue for rehabbing those who struggle with addiction. With his programs, he leverages physical activity to establish supportive communities for those battling addiction. He provides programming recognizing these individuals' power and unique strengths and invites them to co-lead this movement. This article features: ?? The Phoenix programming and community building ?? New models in battling addiction ?? The power that each person has to lead the change ?? What YOU can do to become a part of the movement Read the article here: Healing and Community through Physical Activity | by Ashoka | Changemakers | Jul, 2024 | Medium ?? Sign up for the Ashoka Sport for Changemaking Newsletter for more impactful stories like this one: https://lnkd.in/eSWht5jE