African Union Sports Council

#KeepMovingAfrica is here to inspire action!   Dr Decius Chipande, Coordinator/Head of the African Union Sports Council, discusses a future defined by unity, empowerment and success, in line with the African Union’s #Agenda2063 roadmap.   #KeepMovingAfrica #SportForAll #SportForChange #AfricaWeWant Decius Hikabwa Chipande PhD African Union

As we wrap up the year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the progress we have made together, the challenges we have overcome and the incredible energy that continues to drive us forward.   May your holidays be filled with joy, rest and the excitement of new beginnings! And, in the new year, let’s continue moving towards the Africa we want.   #KeepMovingTowardsGenderEquality #KeepMovingTowardsSafeSport #KeepMovingTowardsInclusiveSport #KeepMovingForSportingUnity  #KeepMovingForAHealthyAfrica #AfricaRising #Africa2063 Decius Hikabwa Chipande PhD African Union African Union Sports Council Region 5 (AUSC Region 5)

Call for Papers. Theme: Sports in Africa: Ethics, Bioethics, Technologies and Culture. In February 2004, a few scholars and Ohio University hosted the first edition of the "Sport in Africa" conference (renamed SportsAfrica in 2014) to promote the study of sports in African sport. The Institut National pour la Jeunesse et le Sport (INJS) of Côte d'Ivoire will host, in partnership with the UNESCO Chair of the Alassane Ouattara University of Bouaké, the Félix Houphouët Boigny University of Abidjan and in collaboration with SportsAfrica in Abidjan, (Côte d'Ivoire) the 16th edition of the SportsAfrica conference on the theme "Sport in Africa: Ethics, Bioethics, Technologies, and Culture." This conference aims to be a multidisciplinary space to take a new look at those issues. The organizers are soliciting critically reflective communications around the themes below: Main themes ● Doping and the science of training ● Gambling and its impacts ● Sport public policies and programs ● Implications of technological innovations in medical biology and artificial intelligence ● Ethics and bioethics ● Ethical Impact of NGOs, national and international corporations; Additional themes ● History of sport in Africa: evolution, mutations and contradictions ● Nation, identity and community ● Immigration and identity discourses ● Sport, violence, and security Issues ● Physical education and national policies for schools and university ● Gender, ethnicity, race, disability, sexual orientation in sports ● The impact of continental mega-sporting events on the development of sports ● Sport and public health Conference organizers invite abstracts from all disciplines of knowledge, including anthropology, business, marketing, history, sociology, geography, political science, political economy, economics, sports management, etc. Reflections, reports on field experiences, and case studies are encouraged. Submission of abstracts: Individual abstracts must be no more than 200 words with keywords, and without academic reference(s). Submit your abstract using the form available at this website address: https://lnkd.in/duXBN5iS. Presentation Panels/Roundtables We highly encourage the submission of pre-constituted thematic panels. Each presenter must submit an abstract. Key conference partners may also select specific topics for roundtable discussions. Each panelist gives a 15-20-minute presentation in a panel of 3-4 presenters, followed by a Q&A session. Important deadlines: ● January 27, 2025: abstract submissions' deadline for panels and roundtables ● February 17, 2025: Deadline for announcement of selected participants ● March 2, 2025: Closing date for registrations For more information on abstract submission, and registration details, visit the official Conference website: https://lnkd.in/dZHmWmVu. To contact the conference organizing committee, please email sportsafricaUFS@gmail.com Decius Hikabwa Chipande

Sport is fun, and it’s not just about winning – it’s about growing, learning and making new friends!   When you take part in sport, you:   ●      Build a healthy body and a strong mind ●      Learn important values like teamwork, discipline and leadership ●      Feel part of a team and find a sense of unity and belonging ●      Create new connections, break down barriers and spread joy   Let’s encourage our children to fill this break from school with sport, fun, fitness and friendships.   #KeepMoving towards the Africa We Want! Decius Hikabwa Chipande PhD African Union

ENG: CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY! Laureus Sport for Good, International Olympic Committee – IOC and Agence Française de Développement have partnered to deliver the Sport for Education and Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (SESLA) programme to promote the development of education and employability pathways for young people in Africa. To this end, Laureus Sport for Good, together with their partners, Agence Française de Développement and the International Olympic Committee – IOC's Olympism365, are looking to collaborate with a group of high-quality research and training institutions to help develop a guidebook, strengthen the curriculums of five organisations and deliver a training plan and rollout that will enable them to further strengthen existing sport for development organisations and upskill other sport, education, or livelihoods focused organisations with interest in a Sport for Development approach in contributing to education and employment outcomes. Deadline for proposals is December 24th, 2024. Further detail on the consultancy along with instructions on how to apply and estimated budget are contained within the document below on the following link: https://lnkd.in/d3h8V57T _____ FRE: OPPORTUNITÉ DE CONSULTANCE ! Laureus Sport for Good, le Comité international olympique (CIO) et l'Agence française de développement se sont associés pour mettre en œuvre le programme Sport for Education and Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (SESLA) afin de promouvoir le développement de parcours d'éducation et d'employabilité pour les jeunes en Afrique.  À cette fin, Laureus Sport for Good et ses partenaires, l'Agence française de développement et Olympism365 du Comité international olympique (CIO), cherchent à collaborer avec un groupe d'institutions de recherche et de formation de haute qualité pour aider à développer un guide, renforcer les programmes de cinq organisations et fournir un plan de formation et de déploiement qui leur permettra de renforcer davantage les organisations de sport pour le développement existantes et d'améliorer les compétences d'autres organisations axées sur le sport, l'éducation ou les moyens de subsistance qui s'intéressent à l'approche du sport pour le développement en contribuant aux résultats en matière d'éducation et d'emploi. La date limite pour les propositions est le 24 décembre 2024. De plus amples détails sur la consultance ainsi que des instructions sur la manière de postuler et le budget estimé sont contenus dans le document ci-dessous sur le lien suivant :  https://lnkd.in/d9zsPrdH Decius Hikabwa Chipande PhD African Union Sports Council Sport For Social Change Network South Africa The International Platform on Sport and Development

Today, on the AU Day of African Sport, let us pause and reflect on the transformative power of sport.   As Dr Decius Chipande, Head (Coordinator) of the African Union Sports Council, reminds us: “Sport has the ability to empower. Sport has the ability to heal. Sport has the ability to unite us behind a common goal. Sport can help us achieve the Africa We Want.”   From athletes to fans, and administrators to communities, we can all play a role in shaping the future of African sport. Whether on the field, in the stands or behind the scenes, sport is a powerful tool for fostering unity and driving the African Union’s vision of a prosperous and integrated Africa.   Will you be joining the movement?   #KeepMovingAfrica #DayOfAfricanSport #SportForAll Decius Hikabwa Chipande PhD African Union African Union Sports Council Region 5 (AUSC Region 5)

If you can see it, you can be it! 👧🏽🏀    Meet Kady Kanouté Tounkara, a Malian-French sportswoman who took part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games as co-captain of the Mali women’s basketball team.    Known for her anti-doping activism in sport, Kady was asked to serve on the Olympism in Action Forum at the #Paris2024 #Olympics.    She’s another inspiring example of how we as Africans #KeepMoving towards building a better world through sport!    #KeepMovingAfrica  #KeepMovingTowardsInclusiveSport   #KeepMovingTowardsSafeSport Decius Hikabwa Chipande PhD African Union

Sports should be fun! But how do we keep it safe for everyone? How can we safeguard children and vulnerable adults from abuse in sport? Start off by taking the following pledge: I promise to … 1️⃣ Call out bad behaviour 2️⃣ Speak out against harmful practices 3️⃣ Set an example of good conduct 4️⃣ Listen to those who’ve been harmed or bullied #KeepMovingAfrica #KeepMovingTowardsSafeSport Decius Hikabwa Chipande PhD African Union African Union Sports Council Region 5 (AUSC Region 5)

If we want to change the sporting landscape for the better, remove prejudices and encourage participation, we need to follow in the footsteps of trailblazers and others like them. Through sports development, we can build a more equitable Africa. We can contribute to the health, well-being and sense of worth of all our people. We can build a truly inclusive society, where all abilities are celebrated. So, #KeepMovingAfrica, using sport to achieve the Africa We Want. #KeepMovingTowardsInclusiveSport  #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities #KeepMovingTowardsSafeSport Decius Hikabwa Chipande PhD African Union African Union Sports Council Region 5 (AUSC Region 5) Sport For Social Change Network South Africa