Category Archives: International

5th "anniversary" of Tsunami Disaster

I actually don’t like the word “anniversary” when it comes to acknowledging such a terrible event, as anniversary should be associated with celebratory events. But in this case, the use…

Football/Soccer for hope…and fun

FIFA’s partnership with streetfootballworld – Football for Hope – is a great example of a major sports property and non-profit coming together to leverage their respective strengths to drive discussion…

Nike, Bono, the World Cup and some red laces – is there a problem with that?

John Kim publishes the very insightful and very timely “The World Cup and CSR“ blog. With the official draw taking place a few days ago, I think we are officially…

Peace and Sport Awards 2009 – The Winners

The Peace and Sport Awards Reward the Best Initiatives for Reconciliation through Sport In front of an audience of over 400 high-profile personalities from sport, politics, business and civil life…

Courtney Walsh and Cricket for Change in Jamaica – a six run start

http://www.cricketforchange.org.uk/news/fast_start_for_walsh_foundation Fast start for The Courtney Walsh Foundation and C4C Nov 25, 2009 Following the news last week that a party from Cricket for Change staff had made their way…

Old game + new format = major potential

Jonathan Clegg at the Wall Street Journal writes about the evolution of the game of rugby and the commercial potential of this evolution. What ruby sevens also offers, much like…

The power, prestige and impact of retired athletes

While there was talk of legendary driver Michael Schumacher returning to F1 action this year, he is officially retired, having had one of the most impressive careers of any athlete…

Head of the family, head of the team

Research in the world of economic development has discussed the power of women and the impact of their own economic and social growth and the positive impact it has on…

Invictus trailer and the ESPY's early look

Please take a few minutes to get a peek at the upcoming film starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, directed by Clint Eastwood. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqKjVo-9qso] Earlier this year, ESPN awarded the…

3rd Peace and Sport International Forum starts today

We wish the good folks at Peace and Sport the best of luck with this amazing event. You can read more about it in the press release copied below. Also…