Find out how International Inspiration works around the world.

 
 
  • FIZULI DISTRICT, AZERBAIJAN – Disabled children in schools and communities engaging with International Inspiration are now actively involved in sports activities using innovative methods of inclusion. © UNICEF/Chingiz Samedzade

    Azerbaijan UNICEF is running a project in Azerbaijan through International Inspiration, the sport for development programme of the London 2012 Olympics.

  • BRAHMANPARA, Bangladesh – A muddy girls’ football match begins in Bangladesh. Very few girls take part in sport in Bangladesh because traditional attitudes often restrict girls to their family homes. © UNICEF/Naser Siddique

    Bangladesh UNICEF is running a project in Bangladesh through International Inspiration, the sport for development programme of the London 2012 Olympics.  

  • PEDRA, BRAZIL - Children learn circus skills at a play and sports festival, organised by International Inspiration. The festivals encourage children from local schools and communities to get involved in sport and play activities. © UNICEF/Mateus Sa

    Brazil UNICEF is running a project in Brazil through International Inspiration, the sport for development programme of the London 2012 Olympics. 

  • NEW DELHI, INDIA – One of International Inspiration’s ambassadors, Denise Lewis, took a trip to India in 2009 to see the project taking place. © Rajiv Kumar/ International Inspiration/ India 2009

    India UNICEF is running a project in India through International Inspiration, the sport for development programme of the London 2012 Olympics, supporting an integrated advocacy campaign for inclusive sport, focusing on girls’ right to play.  

  • Girls take part in a 'Right to Play' activity at Zarqa Youth Centre, Amman, Jordan. © UNICEF Jordan

    Jordan UNICEF is running a project in Jordan through International Inspiration, the sport for development programme of the London 2012 Olympics. Our focus is on education, especially for girls and disabled children, and youth empowerment with a focus on life skills. 

  • CHIBUTO, MOZAMBIQUE - Children at Canhavano Primary School, province play with hula hoops as a method of developing balance and co-ordination fundamental to physical literacy. © UNICEF UK/ Hannah Ewing 2011

    Mozambique UNICEF is running a project in Mozambique through International Inspiration, the sport for development programme of the London 2012 Olympics, advocating for the inclusion of physical education as part of quality schooling. 

  • ZAMBIA– Girls congregate for a netball team photo. In a community where girls are not traditionally involved in sporting activities, through participating in sports, girls are now empowered and are challenging social community norms. © UNICEF Zambia

    Zambia UNICEF is running a project in Zambia through International Inspiration, the sport for development programme of the London 2012 Olympics, providing opportunities for children to engage in sports as a way to tackle HIV and AIDS.