Sports for Social Impact

David Thibodeau
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Sports
  • Updated Monthly

Sports for Social Impact explores the power that sport has to create a positive impact in society. Sport for development & peace is a versatile tool that can be used to tackle many social, environmental & economic challenges such as the Sustainable Development Goals. The hope is that these conversations and ideas will help achieve the maximum benefit of sport in our society. Hosted by David Thibodeau. Contact: sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com Make sure you follow us on Linkedin and Instagram to stay connected! @SportsSocImpact

  1. Jul 14

    Step by Step: How Living Streets is Making Walking Accessible (with Zak Viney)

    Living Streets is the UK’s leading charity for everyday walking, dedicated to creating a nation where walking is the natural choice for local journeys. Founded in 1929 as the Pedestrians’ Association, it has a long history of advocating for safer, more accessible streets and improving the walking environment and inspire more people to choose walking as a way to stay healthy, reduce congestion, and lower pollution. Through  campaigns, community projects, and advocacy, Living Streets works with local authorities, schools, and volunteers to make streets more pedestrian-friendly and to promote the benefits of walking for individuals and communities alike. Their mission is to transform streets into vibrant public spaces that bring everyone together.  Zak Viney is the Campaigns & Public Affairs Coordinator at Living Streets. In this role, Zak works to promote pedestrian rights, safer streets, and policies that make walking accessible and enjoyable for everyone.  Links: Living Streets: https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/ Paris 2024 Sustainability: https://library.olympics.com/Default/doc/SYRACUSE/3532845/sustainability-legacy-post-games-report-strategic-focus-delivering-more-sustainable-games-paris-2024 Birmingham 2022 Game Transport Plan: https://www.tfwm.org.uk/media/30vhr1zh/games-transport-plan-january-2022.pdf ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠  Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠ Join our bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiczKtPflGv4vaIEw9wJvGZ2RASB5_3-DIPRU0N-T8Io8Zg/viewform?usp=header Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

  2. Jun 23

    Uplifting Communities Through Sport (with Fundación Living a Dream, Johann Sebastian Pardo)

    Fundación Living a Dream is rooted in the belief that communities thrive when given the tools to shape their own futures. Founded with a commitment to addressing systemic inequalities, the organization focuses on education, empowerment, and sustainable development to create meaningful, long-lasting change. Their work is built on collaboration, respect, and a deep understanding of local needs, ensuring that every initiative is both practical and transformative. Since its inception, Fundación Living a Dream has grown into a force for positive impact, particularly in regions where resources are scarce and opportunities have been limited. Their projects are designed not just to provide immediate relief, but to foster resilience and self-sufficiency, empowering individuals to take charge of their own paths. At the helm of Fundación Living a Dream is Johann Sebastian Pardo, the co-founder and program manager with over eight years of experience designing and implementing community initiatives in sports, culture, and human rights. His expertise lies in strategic planning, team leadership, and project management, all underpinned by a steadfast commitment to youth empowerment, inclusion, and reducing inequalities. Johann’s work is deeply rooted in collaboration, having partnered with diverse communities to create meaningful social impact. He balances practical action with forward-thinking vision. His leadership ensures that every initiative tackles urgent challenges while laying the groundwork for sustainable growth and new possibilities. Links: Living a Dream Foundation: https://fundacionlivingadream.org/ Living a Dream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fundacionlad/ Living a Dream contact: admin@fundacionlivingadream.org ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠  Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠ Join our bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiczKtPflGv4vaIEw9wJvGZ2RASB5_3-DIPRU0N-T8Io8Zg/viewform?usp=header Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

  3. Jun 9

    When Sport Meets Social Innovation (with Ricardo Carvalho, Social Innovation Sports)

    Social Innovation Sports is a non-profit association that believes in sport as a driver of social change. They work alongside entrepreneurs, associations, foundations and other organisations to develop projects that promote inclusion, social impact and sustainability. Through participatory methodologies and innovative approaches, they help transform good ideas into concrete solutions, always with sport as the starting point. Founded by Ricardo Carvalho, a graduate in physical education and sport with a background as an entrepreneur in the technology sector, Social innovation sports began with a vision to use sport as a tool for empowering communities, families, youth, and children facing vulnerable situations. Links: Social Innovation Sports: https://www.socialinnovationsports.org/como-atuamos?lang=en ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠  Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠ Join our bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiczKtPflGv4vaIEw9wJvGZ2RASB5_3-DIPRU0N-T8Io8Zg/viewform?usp=header Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

  4. May 26

    The Power of Passion (with Cycle 5 to Survive, P.L. and Kristen Meindertsma)

    Cycle 5 to Survive is on a mission to raise $2.5 million over five years for five charities. How? By cycling across 5 continents. P.L. and his wife Kristen combined their love of cycling with a desire to help those less fortunate by creating ‘Cycle 5 to Survive’ (C5TS). They set out to use their Time, Talent, and Treasures to raise money and awareness for charities so they can fulfill their purposes of creating cycles of opportunity for the less fortunate through sports, education, or business. Links: Cycle 5 to Surive: https://cycle5tosurvive.com/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠  Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠ Join our bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiczKtPflGv4vaIEw9wJvGZ2RASB5_3-DIPRU0N-T8Io8Zg/viewform?usp=header Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

  5. May 12

    Sport and Urban Renewal (with Murhad Hussain, SpinLab)

    SpinLab is an inclusive, eco-friendly table tennis initiative in Aberdeen that transforms vacant urban properties into community hubs. By offering subsidised memberships, youth programmes and adaptive opportunities for people with disabilities, the project removes barriers to participation for low-income families and vulnerable groups. Aligned with Aberdeen’s Union Street Empty Shops Action Plan, SpinLab repurposes disused spaces into welcoming sport environments. By tackling the city’s 24% child poverty rate and promoting affordable access to sport, the initiative empowers communities to play, grow and thrive together. Murhad Hussain, from London, is a former international table tennis player now pursuing a Master’s in Sport Business Management. Alongside his career in powerlifting, in which he competes with international ambitions, Murhad is passionate about tackling child poverty and creating inclusive sport spaces. Through his work, he seeks to show how sport can build resilience, foster equality and drive lasting social change. Links: SpinLab: https://www.spinlabhq.co.uk/ IOC Young Leaders: https://www.olympics.com/ioc/young-leaders/murhad-hussain ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠  Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠ Join our bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiczKtPflGv4vaIEw9wJvGZ2RASB5_3-DIPRU0N-T8Io8Zg/viewform?usp=header Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

  6. Apr 28

    Sport and Preventing Substance Abuse (with Otim Ambrose, Play Pure)

    Play Pure is a community-based initiative that aims to tackle drug and substance abuse among young people in Kampala’s Acholi Quarter. Through football and netball sessions, the project seeks to promote social well-being, gender equality and healthy living. By offering safe, structured alternatives, Play Pure will provide a positive outlet for young people aged 6-25, helping to reduce crime, violence and dependency on drugs while building stronger, more resilient communities. Otim Ambrose is a football player from Kampala who has experienced first-hand the power of sport to change lives. Growing up in the streets of Kampala, he rose through the ranks to proudly represent Uganda at the Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup and as a Young Leader at Festival 24 in France. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management. As a newly appointed IOC Young Leader (2025-2028), Otim is passionate about using sport to create opportunities for children and young people in Kampala’s slums. His vision is to harness football, netball and other team sports to promote healthier lifestyles, reduce vulnerability to drugs and substance abuse, and inspire youth to pursue positive paths. Links: IOC Young Leaders: https://www.olympics.com/ioc/young-leaders/otim-ambrose Play Pure Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playpureug?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D  UNODC: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/justice-and-prison-reform/cpcj-crime-prevention-Sport.html  ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠  Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠ Join our bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiczKtPflGv4vaIEw9wJvGZ2RASB5_3-DIPRU0N-T8Io8Zg/viewform?usp=header Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

    Sport and Preventing Substance Abuse (with Otim Ambrose, Play Pure)

  7. Apr 14

    Supporting Parkinson’s Patients and Caregivers through Sport (with Audrey Oronda, aTTain Table Tennis)

    The aTTain Table Tennis initiative introduces table tennis as a therapeutic and social intervention for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PwP) and their caregivers in Kenya. By addressing challenges such as costly treatments, misdiagnosis and stigma, the project fosters safe environments that support both patients and caregivers. Through table tennis sessions, participants improve motor skills, hand–eye coordination, and cognitive function. Beyond the physical benefits, the initiative provides much-needed emotional support, reduces stigma and promotes dignity and quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s in Kilifi and beyond. Audrey Oronda is a certified ITTF table tennis coach and a research scientist by profession. Her coaching philosophy goes far beyond performance – she sees sport, and table tennis in particular, as a bridge between health, inclusion and opportunity. Blending her expertise in coaching, research and advocacy, Audrey is committed to harnessing the therapeutic power of sport to improve well-being and challenge stigma, while creating inclusive spaces where communities can thrive. Links: IOC Young Leaders: https://www.olympics.com/ioc/young-leaders/audrey-oronda  Attainable Table Tennis: https://www.instagram.com/attaintabletennis?igsh=ZGQxaDNtYmVwNG55  ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠  Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠ Join our bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiczKtPflGv4vaIEw9wJvGZ2RASB5_3-DIPRU0N-T8Io8Zg/viewform?usp=header Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

    Supporting Parkinson’s Patients and Caregivers through Sport (with Audrey Oronda, aTTain Table Tennis)

  8. Apr 9 ·  Bonus

    Transforming Sport in Canada: Who do we want to be? (with Cheryl MacDonald and Andre Gallant)

    Future of Sport in Canada Commission was established by the federal government in December 2023. The Commission’s mandate was to review the Canadian sport system and make recommendations on concrete and effective actions with respect to improving safe sport and the sport system in Canada. Cheryl Macdonald is the CEO of Sport New Brusnwick. She holds a PhD in Social & Cultural Analysis from Concordia University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in building inclusive sporting communities at the University of Alberta. She was also the co-editor of Overcoming the Neutral Zone Trap: Hockey's agents of change (2021). Andre Gallant has been a long time leader within the Canadian Sport and Recreation sector, working with the Canada Games Council and the YMCA, among others. Links: Transforming Sport in Canada: Time for Action final report: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/future-sport/participate/final-report.html ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠  Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠ Join our bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXiczKtPflGv4vaIEw9wJvGZ2RASB5_3-DIPRU0N-T8Io8Zg/viewform?usp=header Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

    Transforming Sport in Canada: Who do we want to be? (with Cheryl MacDonald and Andre Gallant)
See All (139)

Trailer

About

Sports for Social Impact explores the power that sport has to create a positive impact in society. Sport for development & peace is a versatile tool that can be used to tackle many social, environmental & economic challenges such as the Sustainable Development Goals. The hope is that these conversations and ideas will help achieve the maximum benefit of sport in our society. Hosted by David Thibodeau. Contact: sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com Make sure you follow us on Linkedin and Instagram to stay connected! @SportsSocImpact

Information

  • Creator
    David Thibodeau
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © David Thibodeau
  • Show Website
    Sports for Social Impact