By Debbie Lye, International Development Director at UK Sport & Director of International Inspiration

After a 4am wake-up call I am bleary-eyed when we land at Makassar, Sulawesi, home to the original Bogeymen. The Bugis men were a race of pirates who terrorised the seas around this beautiful island.

I am on my way to a remote coastal area of south Sulawesi, 5 hours drive away, winding up and down steep, green hills, to see the impact that International Inspiration is having in Bone. Bone is one of six districts in Indonesia where UNICEF is working.. Read More »

By Nick Raistrick

I recently took part in a panel discussion on the Winning over the Media at the Peace and Sport International Forum 2011 where I met people who believed that sport is a force for the good and that sports journalists have a duty to bring peace and promote good causes. And whilst I understand why people might think these things, I don't believe either to be true.

Before I talk about the role of media in terms of sport for development let me declare my interests: I worked for the BBC for nine years, I believe in a free.. Read More »

By Tom Simmonds

The idea of Auderes Sport has been influenced by many people. They range from the kids who continue to play football and other sports, barefoot, on dusty pitches in the heat, all over Africa; to the vision, passion and determination of individuals and organizations in the emerging field of Sport for Development; and the potential to harness the influence and power of the corporate world with marketing budgets larger than the GDP of some countries in Africa.

Auderes Sport is a business venture that.. Read More »