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:
Child and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding Policy 20.09.2022.docx
Our commitment to Environment:
According to the United Nations, climate change is the defining issue of our time, and we are at a
defining moment. Evidence of climate change is already apparent in the hotter global mean temperature,
rising sea level, warming ocean (which is making storm activity, such as hurricanes and typhoons, more
frequent and severe), extended droughts, wildfire activity, and more.
The scientific community reached a near consensus on human-induced climate change in the early 2000s, and
the consensus has grown since.
In recognition of the urgency and importance of addressing climate change across all sectors, Laureus
has committed to doing its part, and has signed on to the UN Framework Convention on Climate
Change’s (UNFCCC) Sport for Climate Action Framework. This framework includes five principles:
- Undertake systematic efforts to promote greater environmental responsibility
- Reduce overall climate impact
- Educate for climate action
- Promote sustainable and responsible consumption
- Advocate for climate action through communication
As part of this commitment, and if your application is approved, Laureus will expect you to join us in this
effort by signing this Framework upon signature of a Grant Agreement and following its guidelines
and recommendations.
You can find the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) Sport for Climate
Action Framework here: environmental-action-toolkit.pdf