IDSDP 2021 initiatives
We are celebrating another International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many organisations are planning inclusive online events, initiatives and innovative challenges to mark this important day.
Here is a list of the events and challenges being planned. This list will be updated regularly, so watch this space for new events!
Webinars:
The Ju-jitsu International Federation is celebrating IDSDP by recognising those Ju-jitsu based programmes that have impacted their communities
LiiKe, a Finnish sports and development organization, is organizing a webinar on sport and people with disabilities to celebrate IDSDP.
On 7 April, Beyond the Field will facilitate a conversation on the credibility and legitimacy of sport for development and peace in policy and practice.
S.C.P. Japan is hosting a panel discussion on the role of SDP experts in the field of sport and international development.
Join Montessori Games on April 6 for a free online exercise session!
Join Mission 89 for a webinar to understand how sport can help end human trafficking.
In celebration of IDSDP, the ONSIDE Fund is hosting its first episode of a series of conversations to introduce the ONSIDE Fund and the role of participatory grant making in the sport for development sector.
On IDSDP 2021, learn about the UnitedWeCurl project, which seeks to amplify BIPOC voices in curling.
The WHO is celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) on 6 April 2021 (4:00 pm CET) with this webinar on the importance of physical activity.
Hear how Laureus programmes in the Asia Pacific region have been operating and adapting to the global pandemic.
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) is hosting a thematic workshop is to discuss, share and encourage the realization of gender equality and women’s empowerment—both in sport itself and in the world of technology and ICTs.
Ahead of the 2021 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the Secretariat will host its annual Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development on 30 March.
Other initiatives:
To celebrate IDSDP and WTTD, ITTF is organising a 24-hour stream with live meet-and-greets, workout and coaching sessions, webinars, presentations and table tennis matches, from 6 April 1am (UTC+2) until 7 April 1am (UTC+2).
Calling on children and youth to share artwork and drawings related to the themes of sport and solidarity, hope, resilience and health!
Calling all to create a TikTok showing the value of sport in your life, to mark the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
Join FAME Foundation on IDSDP to understand their contribution to the sport for development sector.
Challenges:
Sport for change, a civil society organization in Ethiopia, is organizing a video challenge to celebrate IDSDP 2021.
Pro Sport Development is encouraging people to participate in their juggle the ball challenge.
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