International Inspiration uses the power of sport to enrich the lives of millions of children and young people of all abilities, in schools and communities across the world, particularly in developing countries, through the power of high quality and inclusive physical education, sport and play.

Delivering the ambitions promised by the London bid team in Singapore, the programme aims to ‘reach young people all around the world and connect them to the inspirational power of the Games so they are inspired to choose sport.’ International Inspiration is governed by an independent charitable foundation.

The project is delivered by British Council, UK Sport and UNICEF, working closely with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), the UK Government, Youth Sport Trust, the Premier League, British Olympic Association, British Paralympic Association, individual donors and other partners.

Where is it taking place?

International Inspiration is already changing the lives of young people in 16 countries including Jordan.

International Inspiration ambassadors

Some of the UK’s top sport stars are representing International Inspiration as ambassadors, helping to spread the message about the impact of the programme on millions of young people worldwide.

There are currently five International Inspiration ambassadors – David Beckham, Sir Chris Hoy, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Denise Lewis and Colin Jackson.

International Inspiration in Jordan

International Inspiration aims to reach over 1 million children in Jordan of all abilities, including girls and marginalised children. To achieve its goal, International Inspiration focused on the provision of high quality and inclusive Physical Education, Sport and Play. The power of Sport becomes the vehicle used by Partners to bring about positive outcomes for children and young people of Jordan.

International Inspiration Partners in Jordan

• Jordan Olympic Committee
• Jordan Paralympics Committee
• Ministry of Education
• Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
• Ministry of Health; Higher Council for Youth
• Higher Council for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities
• Queen Zein el-Sharaf Institute for Development
• Royal Health Awareness Society ;University of Jordan
• United Nations Relief and Works Agency
• Right To Play

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Current Events

The Role of Sports in the Development of Children and Adolescents” Conference -2 and 3 November 2011

Under the patronage of HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein President of Jordan Olympic Committee and International Olympic Committee Member, Ministry of Education (MoE), British Council and UNICEF launch the “Role of Sports in the Development of Children and Adolescents” Conference Under International Inspiration Programme; on 2 and 3 November.

The conference aims at disseminating the results of the study “Sports and Physical Education among Children and Adolescents in Jordan: Situation and Way Forward” in order to sensitise policy makers and practitioners on the role of sports in the development of children and adolescents.

At the end of the two–day conference; several outcomes are expected; among which is to develop the policies and programmes of sports in Jordan. A number of students and PE teacher will join the policy makers in forming the recommendation of the future sport in Jordan,

Some of the Key results concluded that while attitudes to sport and play are generally positive and participation levels are reasonable both within and outside school, the survey has identified a number of issues that may have a negative effect on the development of sport and adolescents’ participation in sporting activities. around a half of all stakeholders feel that physical Education (PE) does not enjoy the same status in schools as other subjects and there is a tendency for PE classes to be given up for other subjects.

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