Laureus Sport for Good Statement 

Our Vision: We use the power of sport to end violence, discrimination and inequality for children, young

people and their communities. We prove that sport can change the world.  

Our Mission: We fund, support and develop and implement programmes and initiatives that use sport to

create equality, access and opportunity. 

Our commitment to Safeguarding: 

As a key player in the sport for development field, Laureus Sport for Good funds and supports a global network of community-based sports projects impacting the lives of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The key beneficiaries of sport for good are children, young people and vulnerable adults. Hence it is imperative that robust policies and procedures are in place to ensure that Laureus Sport for Good manages and mitigates risks in relation to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults around the globe.

Laureus Sport for Good recognises that the welfare and interests of all participants in programmes and activities supported and endorsed by Laureus Sport for Good are paramount in all circumstances. As part of this recognition, Laureus Sport for Good has taken the pledge in favour of the International Safeguards for Children in Sport: “We are committed to working towards safer sport for children, young people and vulnerable adults. To support this, we will promote and advocate for safeguards through our networks and commit to embedding them in our work”. Our commitment stretches to also include young people and vulnerable adults. As part of this commitment, and if your application is approved, Laureus will expect you to join us in this effort by signing our Safeguarding Policy upon signature of the Grant Agreement, following its guidelines and recommendations. You can find our Safeguarding Policy here: Safeguarding | Laureus

Our commitment to Environment: 

Our commitment to Gender Equality and Gender Justice: 

At Laureus Sport for Good, we are unwavering in our belief in gender equality and gender justice. Our vision is a world where women, men, girls, boys, and non-binary children and young people have equal access to opportunities, are equally empowered to engage with them, and can champion and control their own lives.

To achieve this and recognising the systemic power structures that often disenfranchise women and girls, we are strengthening our efforts to empower young women and girls. This involves actively changing attitudes, ideas, and beliefs about gender relations, increasing their engagement in our supported programmes, and fostering their leadership within their communities to influence their lives on equal terms.

Gender mainstreaming is a core strategy for us, ensuring that all our work across every social focus area contributes meaningfully to Gender Equality. We also advocate for the rights and safety of survivors of gender-based violence, collaborating with local organisations to create and maintain safe, violence-free spaces.

If your application is approved, as a partner of Laureus Sport for Good, your commitment to these principles is paramount. We require all partnering organisations to adhere to the following:

• Promote and Mainstream Gender Equality: Actively design and implement all programmes, grants, research, and influencing work to promote gender equality, integrating gender concerns throughout every initiative.

• Empowerment and Equitable Participation: Strengthen efforts to empower young women and girls, fostering their leadership, and ensuring a minimum of 50% female participation in all activities and programme delivery.

• Inclusive Design and Non-Discrimination: Consult with women, men, girls, boys, and non-binary individuals, considering their diverse needs and perspectives at all stages, and ensure programmes do not harm or exclude any gender.

• Redress Gender Imbalances: Actively work to redress existing gender imbalances and injustices wherever possible.

• Advocate for Safety and Rights: Advocate for the rights and safety of survivors of gender-based violence and create safer and more welcoming environment and spaces for girls, teenage girls and women.