TAFISA

20/06/2026

🌍 Today, on World Refugee Day, we stand in solidarity with millions of people around the world who have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety, dignity, and hope.

This year's theme, "Until Everyone is Safe," reminds us that safety is more than the absence of conflict. It means having access to education, healthcare, opportunities, and communities where everyone feels welcomed and valued.

At TAFISA, we believe that Sport for All has a role to play in creating these safe and inclusive spaces. Through sport, people can connect, rebuild their lives, strengthen communities, and find a sense of belonging, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Together, let us continue to build a world where everyone has the opportunity to move, play, connect, and thrive.

19/06/2026

Which voices are we still missing from sport, and why?

We are excited to announce our next TAFISA Mission 2030 Webinar:

🏅 No One on the Sidelines: Intersectionality and the Missing Voices in Sport for All

For too many people, barriers to sport are not just one thing. They are layered, shaped by disability, migration status, gender, age, and more, all at once. This webinar explores what it means to design sport that truly works for everyone, not just those who fit the default.

Join us for a conversation with researchers, practitioners, and community voices working at the intersection of sport and social inclusion.

📅 21 July 2026
🕐 12:00 (UTC+2/CEST)
💻 Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6617618337223/WN_OLy94707QeaRAkAENXqnJQ

11/06/2026

Today, on the International Day of Play, we celebrate the joy, creativity, and connection that play brings to people of all ages.

At TAFISA, we believe that play is an essential element of Sport for All. By creating environments where everyone can move, explore, and engage through play, we help build healthier, happier, and more connected communities worldwide.

Let's champion the right to play and ensure that everyone, everywhere, has the opportunity to experience its benefits.

08/06/2026

04/06/2026

The Give Sport a Say project continued its mission of strengthening civic engagement through sport during the TAFISA World Congress 2026 in Prague, where participants from across Europe explored how sport can contribute to democratic participation, European values, and active citizenship.

From activation exercises that sparked conversations about EU identity and belonging, to informative totems with quizzes about EU institutions and citizens' rights — participants engaged in meaningful dialogue about what it means to be an active EU citizen.

Disclaimer: "Give Sport a Say: give citizens a real say for the future of the EU in and through sports" is co-funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme, within the Citizens Engagement call."

03/06/2026

🏆 Celebrating the changemakers of Sport for All!

At the TAFISA Awards Ceremony 2026 in Prague, we honoured outstanding people and contributions to the global Sport for All movement through:

✨ The Jürgen Palm Awards – recognising exceptional leadership and lifelong dedication to Sport for All
✨ The Anita Ghosh Award – celebrating efforts to empower women and girls through sport
✨ The Friends for Life Awards – honouring longstanding commitment and support for the global TAFISA family
✨ Certificate of Recognition – Recognising outstanding work in Sport for All in adverse times marked by war

Together, these awards reflect the passion, leadership, and collaboration that continue to make Sport for All a reality worldwide.

🔗 Read the full article and discover this year's inspiring awardees via the link in our bio.

03/06/2026

On the sidelines of the TAFISA World Congress, the SUCCEED Governing Committee and Advisory Board sat down together on the 12 and 13 May 2026 for two days of focused, and strategic work.

Key areas of focus included discussions on operationalising the Theory of Change, strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems, clarifying SUCCEED’s value proposition, and further strengthening collaboration across the consortium.

A highlight of the meeting was hearing directly from partners about the impact being created through programmes such as the Safe and Positive Coaching Girls Pathway, TAFISA Certified Leadership Course, Sportanddev MOOC, Remedy Fundraising Course, SIMS by Espana se Mauve, Physical Literacy by Sport for Life , and other TAFISA capacity building initiatives reaching coaches, practitioners, communities and sport leaders worldwide.

Partners were also excited to discuss the launch of KESCAB hub (Knowledge and Experience Sharing for Capacity Building), a digital hub that will connect organisations, facilitate knowledge exchange, and strengthen collaboration across the SUCCEED network.

The discussions reinforced a shared commitment to building safer, more inclusive, and more impactful sport environments around the world.

New to SUCCEED?

SUCCEED is a global framework and consortium of organisations committed to building safer, more inclusive, and more impactful sport environments. Anchored in the Sport for All movement and convened under the TAFISA umbrella, SUCCEED brings together capacity building programmes and shared standards to help organisations do sport better, for everyone. Find out more: www.succeedforall.com

02/06/2026

TAFISA Senior Consultant Game Mothibi spoke at the Safe Sport Global Conference 2026 in Cape Town in the session Child-Centered Coaching & Giving Children a Voice.

Drawing on TAFISA’s Girls Positive & Safe Coaching Pathway, she highlighted the importance of truly placing children’s voices at the centre of sport and creating safe, inclusive environments where every child can thrive.

With over 40,000 girls reached and more than 2,200 coaches trained, the programme shows how child-centred coaching can create real impact across communities worldwide.

TAFISA remains committed to ensuring every child has the right to sport, play, and to be heard.

02/06/2026

A new chapter of collaboration begins 🤝

At the 29th TAFISA World Congress 2026 in Prague, we officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The International Platform on Sport and Development — The International Platform on Sport and Development - formalising our shared commitment to sport as a driver of inclusion, development, and social change.

Together, we'll work on joint advocacy for Sport for All and sport for development policies, cross-promotion of programmes and events, collaborative capacity-building, and expanded global reach - including through the SUCCEED Framework.

"TAFISA and sportanddev have built a strong relationship over many years through a shared commitment to Sport for All and social impact. This MoU marks an exciting new chapter to strengthen our collaboration and create even greater impact together in the future," - TAFISA President Janez Sodržnik

🔗 Full article here - https://www.tafisa.org/50/news/941/tafisa-and-sportanddev-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-at-tafisa-world-congress-2026/

30/05/2026

🏆 AND THE MISSION 2030 AWARD WINNERS ARE... 🌍

Drum roll, please!
We are celebrating three incredible initiatives from numerous outstanding applications!

🇧🇼 Special Olympics Botswana - Healthy Athletes Botswana Initiative
🇨🇦 Sport for Life - New-to-Canada Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity Pathway (NLTD) Initiative
🇸🇬 Sport Singapore - Active Singapore Initiative

These initiatives show how sport for All is changing lives, building communities, and inspiring nations. 💪

A huge thank you to all organisations that sent in their initiatives 🙏 Your dedication to Sport for All in your communities is truly inspiring. You are all making a difference.

Check out the TAFISA website to learn more about each initiative!