Our Vision

Our focus is on disseminating and applying context specific transformational S4D approaches to promote gender equality, transform discriminatory gender roles and structures, and to strengthen social as well as job-related competencies. We see sport as an important tool to strengthen women’s agency in Africa and ensure that women’s voices are amplified, and their concerns are fully addressed as stated in the African Union strategy on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) 2018-2028. The inclusion of boys and men also plays an important role, as their questioning and breaking down of discriminatory gender norms is central to sustainably supporting the promotion of gender justice, respectful gender relations and peaceful societies.

Our aim is to strengthen regional and cross-country exchange formats that advance the use of S4D for gender equality, the transformation of discriminatory gender roles, the promotion of social as well as vocational skills, and the inclusion of people with disabilities. Through a strong network of dynamic actors with regional outreach, successful dissemination and integration of S4D guidelines and products (e.g., open-access web-based trainings on gender transformative approaches in and through sport), and ultimately the application of sport-based approaches among key stakeholders at both regional and country levels, will be promoted, always aligned with AU Agenda 2063 (esp. Aspiration 6: Full Gender Equality).