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We not only love sports, we believe in the power it has. That is why we use sports to help strengthen the youth, so that they can continue to build thriving communities.
Gender equality 3929 2619 Maaike
  • Maaike

Gender equality

In general, all over the world, gender discrimination disproportionately affects women and girls in every walk of life, including in economic, social, legal, political, educational and physical matters. Did you know that 70% of people living in poverty are female? And – again worldwide – one in three women have experienced sexual or domestic violence…

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SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT 2019 1366 768 Maaike
  • Maaike

SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT 2019

Sport and play are fundamental to the development of children and youth. The skills learned during play, physical education and sport contribute to their holistic development. Together with Right To Play and the KNVB, we believe that the world has a lot to gain from sport, provided it is put to use in the right…

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Integrity – Why ISA is taking care of all 1152 767 Milena
  • Milena

Integrity – Why ISA is taking care of all

At ISA we have recently taken steps to update our policies with regards to integrity. Amongst others by looking into what integrity means to us as an organisation, considering the work we do and in this time & age. Lately, the news is filled with different types of violations, most notably sexual harassment. The whole…

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Mali 3x3 basketball
ISA, Mali and Basketball 858 570 Milena
  • Milena

ISA, Mali and Basketball

A few weeks back, ISA opened a 3×3 basketball field in Magnambougou, a district of Bamako. Whilst reflecting on this event, I would like to share the thoughts and experiences that have led to the installation of this field. I have never been a fan of placing hardware in communities, as I feel the hardware…

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The silent power of compassion 2000 1333 Charlotte van Egmond
  • Charlotte van Egmond

The silent power of compassion

While ISA mentor Pambo (32) urges the girls in her neighbourhood to pursue their dreams, she realizes that she should take her own advice. To set a good example for ‘her teens’, she finally launches her own dream catering company.  ISA is continuously searching to strengthen their active teams, searching for local mentors who have…

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We got game

“Sport learns you to have respect, for the coach; your teammates and outside sports: for other people.”
– Ibrahim

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