Uncovering the Power of Sport

• 1. Uncovering the Power of Sport:Navigating the Field of Sport for Development and Peace Eli A. Wolff Sport and Development ProjectBrown UniversityMarch 15, 2013

2. What is at the root of the powerof sport?What is at the core of sport for development and peace? 3. Sport for Development and PeaceThe intentional use of sport, physical activity and play to attain specific developmentobjectives in low- and middle-income countries and disadvantaged communities inhigh-income settings. - Journal of Sport for Development, 2013 4. Separate is not Equal 5. Social Justice"The goal of social justice is full and equalparticipation of all groups in a society that ismutually shaped to meet their needs. Socialjustice includes a vision of society that isequitable and all members are physically andpsychologically safe and secure. - Adams, Bell & Griffin, 2007 6. The sport, recreation and playdomain, far from being trivial, isessential for fully realizing thehuman rights promise.-Hubbard, 2004 7. (in)Visibility of (dis)Ability- DePauw, 1997 8. "Disability is not a brave struggle orcourage in the face of adversity ....Disability is an art. Its an ingeniousway to live.- Marcus, 2011 9. Rollaball - Ghana 10. Sport doesnt care 11. #howcoolisthat campaign& video contest 12. OlympismOlympism is a philosophy of life, exalting andcombining in a balanced whole the qualities of body,will and mind. Blending sport with culture andeducation, Olympism seeks to create a way of life basedon the joy of effort, the educational value of goodexample, social responsibility and respect for universalfundamental ethical principles. - Principles of Olympism, Olympic Charter, 2011 13. Olympism, contdThe goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service ofthe harmonious development of humankind, with aview to promoting a peaceful society concerned withthe preservation of human dignity.The practice of sport is a human right. Every individualmust have the possibility of practicing sport, withoutdiscrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit,which requires mutual understanding with a spirit offriendship, solidarity and fair play. - Principles of Olympism, Olympic Charter, 2011 14. Olympic RingsIt belongs to everyone Its one of the most striking and important symbolsIts an expression of universality and brotherhood of the world.- Rogge, 2008 15. Olympian / Paralympian 16. Femalympian 17. FIFA Model 18. #onemovement 19. ActivismActivism is as vast as the human imagination, asdeep as the human mind, as bold as the humanheart. Activism should not be confused withspecific tactics; it is rather a particular stance inthe world, one that draws attention to the needfor repair. 20. Activism, contdIn the first place, activists act. They engage,participate, contribute, stand up, sit in, initiate,and move. These are the signaturecharacteristics. They question received wisdom,they wonder what could be but is not yet, andthen they act 21. Activism, contdThey open their eyes, identify injustices, and bringthem to light so that they and others might see thetruth of things more clearly, might feel the weightof them more fully. Sometimes they refuse toparticipate, and other times they participate inthings forbidden to them, creating in that way theworld they would like to live in.- William Ayers, Teaching Toward Freedom, 2004 22. "I define a leader as someone whostands up for justice and does not block its path."- Lapchick, 2009 23. I Am Lightwhy should i hide in darkness when i ambrilliant and beautiful why cant i triumph or struggle in public? why cant ilaugh or cry for all to see? i am mei am light 24. Solidarity in Sport Pledge #solidarityinsportExclusion, inequality, and stigma exist in sportaround the world. Where are the voices speakingup? We need inclusion, equality, and dignity for allathletes.We need all voices. We need allathletes to act in solidarity. We need all athletesto be allies to one another. We need all athletesto take action. Sign the pledge, support yourfellow athletes. Let your voice be heard. OneVoice. One World. One Team. 25. Power of Sport"Sport has the power to change the world. It hasthe power to unite in a way that little else does.It speaks to youth in a language theyunderstand. Sport can create hope where oncethere was only despair. - Nelson Mandela, 2004 26. Olympic Creed "The most important thing is not to win but totake part, just as the most important thing in lifeis not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.- Pierre de Coubertin, 1908 27. Better World 28. Rights from WrongsAs human beings have recognized the wrongs ofsuch institutions as slavery, genocide, and religiousoppression, they have constructed new rights toprevent the recurrence of old wrongs."Rights do not come from God, nature, logic, or lawalone. They arise out of particular humanexperiences with injustice. - Alan Dershowitz, 2004 29. SDP / Power of Sport DNAStruggleLoveInjustice JoyRepairFriendshipInequalityRespect 30. Uncovering the Power of Sport:Navigating the Field of Sport for Development and Peace Eli A. Wolff Sport and Development ProjectBrown UniversityMarch 15, 2013 31. Journey Disability in Sport / Inclusive Sports Olympism Project Athletes for Human Rights Rhythm & Flow Royce Fellowship for Sport and Society International Sport for Development and PeaceAssociation SportsCorps Students for Sport and SocialChange Power of Sport Media Lab