We Build International Relations Between People, Cultures, Organisations and Sectors of Society

MISSION WE BUILD INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE, CULTURES, ORGANISATIONS AND SECTORS OF SOCIETY. SEEING SPORT AS A CULTURE OF MOVEMENT, WE DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING, INSPIRATION AND ACTION TO INDUCE SOCIAL CHANGE.

MOVING PEOPLE

The International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA) is a global platform open to organizations working within the field of Sport for All, recreational sports and physical activity. Created in 1995, ISCA is today a global actor closely cooperating with its 209 member organizations, international NGOs, and public and private sector GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2015 stakeholders. Its 40 million individual members from 74 DELEGATE FILE countries represent a diverse group of people active within youth, sport and cultural activities. TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 WELCOME TO THE ISCA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2015 IN COPENHAGEN 4 ISCA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2015 - PROGRAMME 5 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2015 9 SECRETARY GENERAL REPORT 2015 10 ELECTIONS FOR ISCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2015 - 2017 AND PROPOSAL FOR ISCA STATUTE CHANGE 11 ISCA STRATEGY 2014 - 2017 14 ISCA ACCOUNTS 2014 24 ISCA BUDGET 2015 - 2016 26 NEW MEMBERS FOR ADOPTION AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 42 PROPOSAL FOR MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURE 43 ISCA LATIN AMERICA REPORT 2015 47 ISCA ASIA REPORT 2015 49 ISCA EUROPE REPORT 2015 50 ISCA NORTH AMERICA REPORT 2015 51 ISCA NETWORK REPORTS 52 ISCA CODE OF ETHICS 53 ISCA CODE OF CONDUCT 56 ISCA THEMATIC MISSION STATEMENTS 60 ISCA STATUTES

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Welcome to the ISCA General Assembly 2015 in Copenhagen

Dear ISCA members and partners

I warmly welcome you to the 21st ISCA General Assembly in Also this year we connect the ISCA General Assembly to an the year of celebrating the 20th anniversary of ISCA. open MOVE Congress. The General Assembly of ISCA will be followed by the 2015 MOVE Congress and together with our I believe it is symbolic that we celebrate the 20 years of ISCA partners we have prepared a creative setup where new ideas in Copenhagen where the founding meeting took place in and people can meet. 1995. We are as well hosted by the founding member DGI and the assembly takes place in the venue DGI-byen. This is I would like to convey special thanks to DGI for co-hosting as well symbolic as both DGI and the venue DGI-byen have the General Assembly and MOVE Congress and through the been significant parts of ISCA’s history. years supporting the idea of international grassroots sport collaboration within ISCA. When celebrating a 20 years anniversary it is natural to look back. We should allow ourselves to remind each other of the joyful moments of ISCA and the many people who have con- Welcome to the ISCA General Assembly 2015. tributed and build the cooperation and the organization we have today. Kindest regards, Looking back is natural, but in my opinion it is as important Mogens Kirkeby, President that we use the history and experiences we collective have achieved to find the right directions for the future development of ISCA on the values and vision we stand on.

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THURSDAY 5.11.2015 GENERAL ASSEMBLY AGENDA 1. Opening and welcome by the President of ISCA, Mogens ROOM: HOVEDBANEN Kirkeby 2. Election of two chairpersons for the General Assembly Venue: 3. Adoption of the Agenda DGI Byen 4. Round of presentation of delegates and guests Tietgensgade 65, Copenhagen 5. Adoption of new members 6. President’s Report 7. ISCA Network Report 8. Secretary General’s Report 12.00 – 13.00 Welcome and Lunch • ISCA ACCOUNTS 2014 13.00 – 15.00: ISCA GA – part 1 • ISCA BUDGET 2015 - 2016 (FOR ADOPTION) 15.00 – 15.30 Coffee break • ISCA MEMBERSHIP FEE 2016 (FOR ADOPTION) 15.30 – 16.30: ISCA GA – part 2 • ISCA AUDITOR IS PROPOSED TO BE ERNST & YOUNG (EY) (FOR ADOPTION) 16.30. – 17.00 Closing 9. Proposals: (Opening of the Congress at 19.00 in City Hall) • Members can forward proposals they would like the General Assembly to deal with to the President prior to the General Assembly. 10. Special topics of General Assembly 2015 • ISCAs 20th anniversary 11. Miscellaneous 12. Closure of the General Assembly 2015

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President’s Report 2015 The President’s written report is an introduction to the oral report at the General Assembly the 5th of November and should be seen in connection with the “ISCA Annual Report 2015”.

by Mogens Kirkeby

Our vision: Thank you Moving People of ISCA! A world of people building better societies through cultures of movement. History as the backbone and platform for the future direction Looking back is natural, but in my opinion it is as important Our mission: that we use the history and experiences we collective have achieved to find the right directions for the future develop- We build international relations between people, cultures, ment of ISCA based on the values and vision we stand on. organisations and sectors. Seeing sport as a culture of move- The founders of ISCA had despite they were working on new ment, we develop opportunities for learning, inspiration and ground a clear vision of the values and mission of the ISCA. action to induce social change. Good values which are still valid and a mission which is still needed. Content: However, as both the society in general and the sport/physi- • ISCA 1995-2015 cal activity sectors specifically have changed over the years, ISCA and its members have to change and develop accord- • History as the backbone and platform for the future di- ingly. rection The former president Anders Bülow illustrated this need of • Why did we MOVE? developing by this Bob Dylan adapted quotation: “if you are • PREAMBLE (1995) not busy being born you are busy dying”. • Are we prepared for the future? The quote is still valid and a very precise illustration of the on-going task – to constantly develop to the point where our relevance is up to date and where we as umbrella organiza- ISCA 1995-2015 tion can create most impact – internally and externally. When celebrating a 20 years anniversary it is natural to look Our strategy is concentrated around five themes which I be- back. We should allow ourselves to remind each other of the lieve very strongly reflect the original ideas of the founders joyful l moments of ISCA and the many people who have of ISCA. contributed and build the cooperation and the organization The five themes are: we have today. We often say that,”ISCA is the members – the members are ISCA” and that include all the people who in • Advocacy various positions have contributed to the foundation and the • Capacity building development of ISCA over two decades. • Knowledge and network sharing 27 persons from 20 different countries have served at the ISCA Executive Committee. • Communications And more than 200 organizations from 74 countries have • Growing the movement joined our association.

These are the organizations and people who have created These five components are still very strong building blocks and build an organization which defends the values and so- for ISCA. However, the crucial question is how we interpret cietal benefits of grassroots sport and recreational physical these themes and execute them over time? activity and this is the time to say a big THANK YOU to all In my opinion we have tried to develop, interpret and exe- who made this possible.

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 5 cute these strategy components in such a way that they were combination. reflecting the innovation needs of members and well as the Through our partnership with the Coca Cola company, we general society agendas. have learned from their experience in building strong advo- Our internal governance guidelines for the Executive Com- cacy. And I would like to pretty clear on this. The collabora- mittee and secretariat have been to be innovative - some- tion with the Coca Cola company have within the last nine times friendly provocative, for example in our advocacy – months given us insights and experiences in composing an flexible and opportunistic in order to grab the opportunity advocacy campaign build on new data – better, faster and when it is there. cheaper than if we should have gained that experience alone. We have tried to introduce topics which we believed would be very relevant for our members in your development and we have tried to friendly suggest and push for considering these topics – better sooner than later.

Let me give a few examples: Sport and Health Initiated and driven by our Vice President Herbert Hartmann ISCA suggested its members more than 10 years ago to consider the focus on the health angles of Sport for All. Herbert Hartmann had organizational experiences from the German Gymnastics Federation with this theme and beside that he saw strong indications both from a citizens’ perspective and from a societal perspective that the health elements of sport would play a bigger role on each of the two agendas. So from 2004 an onwards we have pushed the Sport and Health agenda and assisted capacity building, knowledge-sharing and not least advocacy. The Inactivity Time Bomb advocacy is inspired by a campaign run by StreetGames (UK) who calculated the figures of lifetimes societal cost for less privileged young people not Good Governance in Grassroots sport being physical active. Our data was different – but as simple. We asked the Centre for Economics and Business Research Another topic we introduced at - what seemed to be and early to find the financial and human costs of inactivity in Europe. stage for many members - was the topic of Good Governance Based on these alarming figures of €80bn and 500.000 lost in Grassroots sport. In the beginning the reaction where like lives per year we planned a primarily online advocacy cam- “Good governance is something we need only if we have paign. ‘bad’ governance”. However, not least because of the huge governance problems in many prominent sport organizations, We now have the first results and we can evaluate the out- in private companies and public institution, we have today comes of this advocacy campaign called the Inactivity Time a general demand of Good Governance on any entity in our Bomb. society. Being a volunteer based non-for profit organization is no excuse – the demand for attention on governance is here to stay. Why did we MOVE ? In the early days of ISCA – an actually in the discussions which lead to the foundation of ISCA – the profile of ISCA The Inactivity Time Bomb was central. What should ISCA be or what should ISCA not Many of our members are very good in advocacy and an in- be. spiration for others. But it is a game where the rules are Studying our archives and listening to the people who was changing fast. We see a trend in both the increasing need to part of that discussion such as the philosopher Henning make sure you are visible on the agenda and as well being Eichberg and of the Honorary Vice President Ruggero Al- able to set an agenda is demanding and competitive. It is canterini is was obvious that there were some consensus important for a non-profit organization to be visible, but there around putting emphasis on the “Culture of popular sport”. are quite a few others out there who also try to tell decision It was clear that the creation of ISCA should be seen as a makers, funders, etc. that they have a worthy cause. creation of an alternative organizational platform to existing Advocacy or making you case and story visible can be done international organizations dealing with elite sport. in many ways. Some of the most usual ingredients are mes- The idea and philosophy of ISCA is explained very fine in the sages based on new data or visible actions – separately or in

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preamble of ISCA Statutes. But it as well clearly underline ception of sport became more and more important. that we miss the single term to describe our organization We needed a term which illustrate to our partners who and and values. what we are. That is why we choose the term “MOVE” which in a global PREAMBLE (1995) setting with several major languages seems to work. ISCA understands sport as an integral part of cultural life. As MOVE alone and in combination like Moving People, MOVE people manifest their culture through their specific partici- Agents, MOVE Congress, Now We Move, is a quite inclusive pation in sport, it is important to promote and to deepen a term and you can easily say it encompasses sport . But it coherent view of sport and culture. does not associate very strongly to the elite sport, which is an advantage when telling the ISCA story. Sport as movement culture is, thus, a field where cultural identity as well as international understanding can be developed. Our members are primarily linked to recreational sport at In the context of Sport and Culture, sport is understood not grassroots level. This is how and where the members core ac- only as competitive activities and health-related exercises, tivities are being implemented. However, in an international but also as recreation, pastimes, games and leisure activi- context the word sport is increasingly negative overloaded - ties. not least in the sector the we appeal to. So far MOVE seems to be a fresh and sustainable brand name to develop. Sport/Culture is an essential part of education, and a way of educating people to be responsible citizens in their society. Culture as a way of life includes besides sport and games Are we prepared for the future? also traditional customs and festivities, dance, music, song, In the year of celebrating the 20th anniversary we can and theatre and other creative and social activities. should use our history as a backbone and platform for the The term “Sport” was strongly perceived as “elite sport”, future direction. So the question is: Are we prepared for the broadcasted competitive sport, etc. Whereas the day to day future? recreational sport did not come to the mind of people outside If I could ask six questions to you as member the following our sector if using the term sport. would frame what I believe is needed today and in the future Popular sport is in some way the right term. Popular stems to be an non-for-profit organization in the field of recreational from the term Populus (people) – referring to the Peoples sport. sport. But “popular sport” was as well not very easy to use as what we today would call a “Brand” name. Over the years we have tried to find the word which both tell what ISCA is and as well distinct us from what we do not want to be associated with. We went from using the term “Popular Sport” to “Sport for All” which indicate the inclu- sivity of our sport sector, but still this term did not fulfill our need to distinct and to some extend separate us from the global perception of sport. Due to the very severe image problems of international sport – starting with doping scandals in the late 90’ties to corruption and latest match-fixing, there was and still is a need for the ordinary recreational sport and physical activity and ISCA to distinct ourselves from that general and negative part of the image of sport. We are to some extend operating with similar disciplines – but on two different set of values. As example: swimming, cycling and running/athletics are very popular as recreational activities, but they all suffer a # What is the value of your brand? bad image in the “sport” version. To act in the future you need to know how you are perceived The fact is we never really found the right “Brand” name for by members, partners and society. Are you well-known? What our activity in the early years of ISCA. And due to the critical are you known for by members, partners and citizens? What negative development in bigger parts of international sport would like to be associated with? the demand on us to distinct ourselves from the general per-

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 7 Many sport organizations have been around for several years and for sure had strong brands, but what is the situation # What do the media say about you? today. Knowing how you are perceived by the groups and partners which are important to you give you a qualified start- Media is playing a major role when you want to communi- ing points for actions. Actions that make your organization cate sport political opinions as well as your brand. How is relevant and powerful in the future. your brand accepted by the media? Have you build strong relations to media? When was the last time you hit the “front You need to know your brand – to live your brand! page” or went viral with an important message/story? Most traditional media tend to give preferences to stories # Do you have a platform for innovation? about professional entertainment sport. Who did win and who has been caught in a doping test. Innovation and development of new activities and services are on the top of the agenda for political leaders of grass- Making the way to the media is tough – so you need to be roots sport organizations. Innovation and development are smart. National or international data, such as the level of needed to “stay in business”. Sport organization experiences sport participation in various countries or the cost of physi- competitions from private company initiatives, citizens and cal inactivity can be a one platform to build a national story. society. Innovation is necessary to match the future external Data and evidence can be useful to build you case both to- competition. wards media and politicians. Innovation means both to develop new activities as well as being ready to connect to and benefit from new strong # What will make you relevant to society in 10 years? trends. Are you ready for the next trend? Many sport organizations have been around for many years – Innovation needs attention – financially and politically. in decades, some even in centuries. But having a long history Do you prioritize innovation of new activities and services is not a guarantee for a bright future. enough to compete successfully in the future? Some grassroots sport organizations will come under pres- sure the coming years. Some will be challenged on the ex- # Do your leaders demonstrate good governance? istence. Good leadership is crucial for a strong development in sport What makes you believe that your organization are playing an organizations. Leadership has in many ways become more important role in 10 years? complex for sport organizations. More stakeholder, more Do you have a clear strategy? legislative demands, more competitions, more expectations from members. This complexity calls for “good governance”. Make sure you These are questions it can be useful to ask yourselves as have your fundamental leadership systems in place. Test it. leader of the organization - and answering them is preparing It will assist your ability to act faster and in the right way in us for the future. the future.

We suggest to put Good Governance on your agenda. You can Mogens Kirkeby, President get inspiration from our Good Governance “Self Assessment tool” http://www.goodgovsport.eu 20th September 2015

# Is your political influence sufficient? Grassroots sport organizations act in various political environments. You have political relations at local, regional, national, and even at international levels. These relations are often important to secure the important links between your organization and public authority – at local and national level. Are your engaging sufficiently with politicians? Are the politicians respecting you and considering you as a valuable civil

society player? Membership of ISCA gives you access to an international network of organizations with similar mission as yours and you can use this to build your case at national level.

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Secretary General Report 2015 This report are some deliberations about ISCA and ISCA´s position. To review the work of ISCA in 2015, I kindly refer to the Annual Re- port 2015, the remainder of the Delegate File, and my oral report to the General Assembly.

by Jacob Schouenborg

Dear ISCA members Going Global In 2015, ISCA can celebrate its 20th anniversary. And we If we would like the ISCA movement to be a global solu- must take stock: Where are we, and where do we want to go? tion-provider with local anchors, we should not be afraid to think big. To take “big action”. And to advocate for big ISCA has developed from an idea, from a philosophy, to be- change. ing an operational movement today. ISCA has members from all over the world. They provide We remain true to the original philosophy but we have added valuable actions in their countries, every day. We have also ACTION and ADVOCACY. developed strong international actions and exchange op- ISCA is the sum of its members. And the number of mem- portunities in ISCA. This has taken off in Europe with the bers keeps growing. And so we must ask ourselves – what is NowWeMOVE Campaign and the MOVE Week, since 2012. It our role in the world of today and tomorrow? has spread to Latin America with our Semana MUEVELA this When I look at ISCAs members I see organisations that devel- year, and has seen first steps in USA as well. op societies, one individual at a time. This is social change It is my hope and expectation that we can continue to devel- from the bottom-up. It is done via the cultures of movement op solutions for movement, and to be relevant to all mem- that you all represent. But we do not MOVE people for the bers, and therefore all societies, all over the world. sake of movement. We move for a purpose. And while those purposes develop over time – from inclusion, to education, to health and well-being, we can see ISCA members play an in- Happy 20th anniversary ISCA! creasingly important role in tackling key societal challenges.

Sustainable Development Goals On 25 September, 2015, The United Nations General As- sembly adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, outlin- ing the priorities for global development until 2030. Among the goals are to reduce non-communicable diseases though prevention; promote life-long learning opportunities; achieve gender equality. Can ISCA and ISCA members contribute to the UN Sustain- able Development Goals? Absolutely! I believe we need at all times to see ourselves as being part of the solution to societal challenges; and to advocate for those solutions.

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 9 Elections for ISCA Executive Committee 2015 - 2017 and proposal for ISCA Statute Change

The ISCA General Assembly will take place at DGI Byen in Members: (order of election year /receipt of nomination) Copenhagen on 5 November 2015 prior to the opening of the Ms Liliana Ortiz De La Cruz - Fundación Pro Deporte y Rec- MOVE Congress 2015. reacion para todos, Colombia Ms CHEUNG, Siu Yin - The Gymnastics Association of Hong Nomination of candidates for ISCA Executive Committee Kong, China 2015-2017 Mr Jakub Kalinowski - V4SPORT, Poland This year is election year at ISCA and members were invit- Mr Philippe Machu - UFOLEP, France ed to nominate candidates for ISCA Executive Committee. According to ISCA’s Statutes nominations have been sent to Mr Jean-Michel Villaume - Fédération Française Sports Pour the ISCA President six weeks before the General Assembly. Tous (French federation “Sports pour Tous”) France When the President received a nomination, the nominator Mr Detlef Mann - Deutscher Turner-bund (German Gymnas- and candidate received a notice acknowledging the receipt tics Federation), Germany of the nomination. According to ISCA’s Statutes, the President must forward these nominations to all General Assembly delegates four Proposal for changes to the ISCA Statutes, regarding the fre- weeks before the General Assembly. quency of General Assemblies ISCA Vice President Herbert Hartmann and Executive Mem- In recent years, we have discussed the relevance of annual ber Jean-Claude Arnaud have informed ISCA that they will General Assemblies as opposed to the alternative of biennial not stand for re-election at the General Assembly. General Assemblies. At the last General Assembly, in Rome in 2014, the vast majority of the delegates encouraged the Executive Committee to process a proposal for biennial Gen- List of candidates nominated for ISCA Executive Committee eral Assemblies at the 2015 General Assembly. 2015-2017 The Executive Committee will therefore propose to the ISCA The Association shall be governed, between General Assem- General Assembly in 2015 that ISCA General Assemblies in blies, by an Executive Committee which is responsible to the the future will change from convening annually to biennially General Assembly. (once every two years). The Executive Committee shall consist of eight persons elect- Accordingly, the 2015 General Assembly will be followed by ed by the General Assembly: a President, two Vice-Presidents a General Assembly in 2017. The proposal will have the fol- and five other members. The chairperson of each continental lowing statutory changes as consequence: committee will also be part of the Executive Committee. Original wording Below you can find the received nominations. You may find §7. General Assembly more information on the candidates on the web site http:// www.isca-web.org/english/news/iscageneralassemblydele- §7.1 The General Assembly shall be the highest authority gatefileavailable. and governing body of the Association. President: §7.2 The General Assembly shall convene each year. Mr Mogens Kirkeby - DGI, Denmark Will change to Vice Presidents: §7. General Assembly Ms Maria Luiza Souza Dias - SESC sp, Brasil §7.1 The General Assembly shall be the highest authority and governing body of the Association. Mr Toni Llop Padilla - Fundacio Ubae, Catalonia, Spain §7.2 The General Assembly shall convene every second year (uneven years).

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ISCA Strategy 2014 - 2017

This strategy draft has been prepared by the ISCA secretariat • Sport for All sector stakeholders can play a central role with input from the Executive Committee. It is conceived as in motivating more citizens to be active if we develop a short “guiding document” that gives direction to and an and interact with other stakeholders and other sectors. overview of our priorities. Within the strategy, ISCA’s political leadership and secretariat will set specific targets, implement actions and make agile adaptations as our external As stated in our mission ISCA builds international relations environment develops and changes. between people, cultures, organisations and sectors. We use our organisation as a platform to develop opportunities for learning and inspiration among and between our members Our Vision and partners. We aim to be a center for innovation and communication of practices that are moving people! A world of people building better societies through cultures of movement TARGET GROUPS Our Mission Our target groups are, in prioritised order: We build international relations between people, cultures, • Member organisations and individual citizens – to ser- organisations and sectors. Seeing sport as a culture of move- vice the primary physical activity providers ment, we develop opportunities for learning, inspiration and • Funders – to ensure that more resources are invested in action to induce social change the vision • Governmental organisations – to stimulate supporting STATUS AND TRENDS OF SPORT FOR ALL frameworks and legislation for our vision The participation in and access to Sport for All and recre- • NGO stakeholders – to attract more civil society opera- ational physical activity is globally very diverse due to the so- tors to contribute to the overall goals cietal, cultural and economic situation of the countries and • Media – to raise the political and individual awareness regions. Despite this diversity and huge differences we see and need for prioritisation some global tendencies, challenges and opportunities. • More people and societies could benefit from physically active lifestyles within the given societal, cultural and Five selected themes economic realities. To ensure focus of our actions we have grouped our goals and • The sectors of sport, physical activity and recreational actions into five themes: exercise are not as clearly divided as earlier and at the • Advocacy same time more providers operate across sector ‘borders’ and compete to attract the interest of citizens. • Capacity building • Due to the threat of the physical inactivity ‘pandemic’ • Knowledge and network sharing and related serious health issues, physical activity has • Communications climbed international and national political agendas. • Growing the movement However, there is still a gap between political agendas and actions. The goal to make people more physical active can only be reached by innovative and practical In the following we suggest Strategic Goals and Priority Ac- solutions. tions within these five themes.

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 11 and collaboratively spot trends and develop new concepts Advocacy Advocacy is one of the instruments we can use to make “Sport for All”, grassroots sport and recreational physical ac- Goal B tivity climb political agendas. To grow the capacity of ISCA member organisations Advocacy is the way we offer sport political assistance to We will our members to set agendas nationally and address relevant international bodies and stakeholders. • Offer and enable ISCA members to join high quality ISCA campaigns, projects and meetings.

The prerequisites for good advocacy are: Goal C • To have a case/cause and be able to communicate it To build useful tools for ISCA members and the sector • To have access to and address the most relevant stakeholders We will • To use advocacy tools which underline and illustrate our • Develop and promote tools and templates (online and case/cause offline) that are accessible for and frequently used by ISCA member organisations and beyond

Or in other words “We know exactly what our opinion is and we communicate it to the right people”. Knowledge and Network Sharing From a recent member survey and consultations we know that being able to gain knowledge from like-minded organi- Goal A sations and to have access to an open and friendly network To ensure that the non-government grassroots sport and are very high priorities among ISCA members. Today, ISCA physical activity sector is understood and prioritised as part members experience a strong external demand to develop of the solution to the global physical inactivity crisis in pub- and deliver new products and activities. A huge amount of lic policy agendas and investments experience has been accumulated within the ISCA members’ and partners’ networks. Through these networks’ open shar- We will ing philosophy, our members have free access to this knowl- • Develop exemplary and inspiring evidence-based politi- edge and experience. cal statements and visions To maximise the benefits of being part of this network, it is • Create platforms for members and stakeholders to align important for members to be actively involved and join in their messages and statements our congresses, meetings and projects. It is through active • Implement strategic, goals-based advocacy primarily via participation that our members reap the rewards of being public presentations, individual meetings and innova- part of ISCA. tive political communications and engagement

Goal A Capacity Building Identify and share best practice Capacity building includes both empowering organisational We will leaders as well as improving the overall capacity and impact • Annually develop and implement new, externally funded of our member organisations. It has a focus on the individual projects based on good practice methodology leader’s ability to analyse and qualify their decision making as well as their processes of execution and implementation. In other words, capacity building assists in maximising the Goal B quality and impact of the organisation’s actions through better methods of analysis and decision-making. Facilitate networking between ISCA members and beyond We will Goal A • Enable the establishment of ISCA thematic networks and groups that are active and positively evaluated Be the creator and broker of knowledge in our sector • Support bi- or multilateral agreements and mobility be- We will tween ISCA members • Analyse the key needs and priorities of ISCA members

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develop the global perspective of ISCA and to balance the continental offers to our members. Communications From our actions we gather and accumulate a significant amount of knowledge and experience, be it member-based Goal A experiences or project-generated knowledge and tools. Easy Enable continental development to access communication is one way to spread this knowledge and experience to the widest possible audience. Prac- We will as a minimum on each active continent tical projects and campaigns are useful platforms for com- • Mediate networks and sharing between members municating specific or more general Sport for All messages. We aim to balance our communication to include both prac- • Organise a meeting/gathering/training seminar every tical knowledge and political visions/opinions. second year

Goal A Goal B To deliver professional and consistent ISCA communications Increase ISCA membership We will We will • Implement ISCA’s Corporate and Marketing Communi- • Systematically recruit new members cations strategy • Engage existing members further and analyse and follow • Deliver consistent and innovative communications and up on member satisfaction surveys support for international and substantial national campaigns, in particular NowWeMOVE and MOVE Brasil Goal C • Deliver consistent and innovative communication about Enhance ISCA’s financial situation ISCA Projects We will (taking the 2013 baseline as a starting point) • Increase Core (unrestricted) funding by 20% by 2017 Growing the movement • Increase External public funding by 30% by 2017 From its starting point ISCA was created on the principles of openness and the right to participate, which is understood • Increase External corporate funding by 50% by 2017 in the way that any democratic based organisation working • Increase equity to up to 20% of turnover by 2017 in the field of sport for all could join ISCA. As a natural consequence and as a strong political signal we are open • Faciliate members’ and stakeholders’ financial develop- to various member organisations from the same country. In ment via advice and direct collaboration other words, no member could claim being “the authority on sport” in a given country. We should keep this openness as Goal D a fundamental principle. We respect the diversity of each member’s capacity and involvement and make efforts to as- Establish strategic alliances sist all types of members: We will We say that “ISCA is its members – its members are ISCA” • Initiate and maintain selective, illustrative cross-sector and it is therefore crucial to have active members and that alliances with ISCA we see constant development in the member base both con- cerning involvement and recruitment of new members. Acknowledging cultural and historical diversity across the globe, we created continental committees which have the right to establish and organise themselves in the most suitable way to them. Naturally the continental committees have developed differently. The consequence is that the continental offers to the various members can be quite different. We find that some continental balance is needed to keep and

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ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 23 ISCA Budget 2015 - 2016

Kindly note that this budget is drafted and prepared by the ISCA Secretariat. The Executive Committee will decide on the final proposed budget in advance of the General Assembly.

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ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 25 New Members for adoption at the General Assembly

ISCA was created on the principles of openness and the right • FIS – The Federation of Irish Sport – Ireland to participate, which is understood in the way that any dem- • ACSL Association Culture Sports et Loisirs (Association ocratic based organisation working in the field of sport for all Culture Sports and Recreation in English) – Cameroun could join ISCA. As a natural consequence and as a strong political signal we are open to various member organisations • Panathlon Club Universite Bejaia PCU – Algeria from the same country. • ASD La Gagliarda – Italy We say that “ISCA is its members – its members are ISCA” • Foundation for Physical Activity and Health Sport Sup- and it is therefore crucial to have active members and that we port – Poland see constant development in the member base both concern- ing involvement and recruitment of new members. • MAGALI – More Access Group Activities London Interna- tional – United Kingdom ISCA has now members from all around the world in the five continents. • Waterford Institute of Technology (Department of Health Sport and Exercise Science and Centre for Health Be- In May 2015, the number of ISCA members amounted 209. haviour Research) – Ireland The process to adopt new members is that the Executive Com- mittee first evaluates applications, and then put them forward • TACT – Together Advancing Common Trust – Macedonia for adoption at the General Assembly. To give the best pos- • W.M.F World Muay Federation – Switzerland sible information to ISCA members, we have included below • OESK - Independent Organization of Sport Education in also the applications that have been received after the last Kosovo – Kosovo Executive Committee meeting (April 2015). These will be reviewed by the Executive Committee on their meeting on the • MYSO - Mala Youth Soccer Group - Kenya 5th of November and then eventually put forward for ISCA • S.E.T.A – Soccer Elite Technical Academy – South Africa membership at the General Assembly later the same day. • GF – Golf Forever - United States

List of ISCA Membership applications reviewed and endorsed for membership by the Executive Committee in April 2015 List of ISCA Membership applications not yet reviewed and in Warsaw : endorseby the Executive Committee: • SPPMD – Council for Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency • GI Global – Association for development initiatives GEO- - Macedonia STRATEGIC INSTITUTE GLOBAL – Macedonia • TFMMA - Tomo Federation of mixed martial art – India • UGSA – Unicorn Girls Sports Academy - Zimbabwe • Comin-SL – Christian Outreach Justice Mission Sierra • UAC – United Action for Children - Cameroon Leone – Sierra Leone • CEMEA-HAITI – Centre d´entraînement aux méthodes • PSD – Planet Social Development – Tanzania d´éducation Active en Haïti ( Training Center for Active Education Methods in Haïti) - Haïti • YST – Youth Sport Trust – United Kingdom • LVA – Lunga Vita Attiva – Italy • YSU – Youth Sport Uganda – Uganda • SFA – Songdehs Football Academy – Gambia • Danube.EDU – Romania • NHWZ – New Hope Waves-Zambia (www.newhope- • AEGEE Heraklio – Greece waveszambia.com) • MUFC Marindi United Football Club - Kenya • ASTCAM - Association Sportive Travailliste du Cameroun • KTSK Koc Toplulugu Spor Kulubu (Koc Group Sports / Workers Sports Association of Cameroon (Previously: Club) – Turkey Association Nationale Sportive Travailliste du Cameroun) • A.M.O Association Maroc Oriental pour le développement humain – Marocco

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ISCA Membership Applications: Organisations descriptions of • Self-financing (developing projects) the applications reviewed and endorsed for membership by • Sponsorship the Executive Committee in April 2015 in Warsaw Recommendation for the fee: Group 3 – 200 USD SPPMD – Council for Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency - Macedonia Scale: National TFMMA - Tomo Federation of mixed martial art - India Individual members: 130 Scale: National (in process to start in others countries) Staff: 12 (1 president, 1 Secretary General and 10 volun- Individual members: 6 national organizations like traditional teers). art, Sports Games, Cultural arts in India. The Council for Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency was es- Staff: Board Director: 7 members tablished in 1996 and during the past years it proved to be TOMO is based on traditional martial art modified with mod- the leader of the NGO’s in Kavadarci and the region. It has ern techniques. Tomo martial art is born in the place called implemented many projects and has organized a variety of Tiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu state, in India in 2006. events involving participants with different ethnic, social and It was established by Sensai.K.Gowtham. Tomo is one of the economic backgrounds. Many young citizens and internation- martial art with proper safety measures. Tomo Federation of al volunteers have actively taken part in its work, contributing India was formed in 2007. to the development of the civil society in Macedonia and developing themselves as individuals and professionals. Objectives Objectives • Spreading the traditional martial art and helping the poor talented peoples in India. • Organization and promotion of preventive struggle against the inappropriate social behavior of young people • To promote, organize and conduct Tomo Martial Arts coaching classes, seminars, tournaments and various sports activi- • Monitoring the situation of inappropriate social behavior and ties for the members. all kinds of asocial and delinquent behavior of young people • To work for the spread and advertisement of education of • Timely reaction and pointing out the situation of such be- children in all its branches including social, economic, cul- havior among young people, proposals for specific activities in tural, and morale education. order to overcome the situation • To promote welfare, goodwill, peace and social gathering • Organization and implementation of scientific activities, among the members. lectures, exhibitions, public discussions, seminars and other forms of education • To open, conduct and manage primary, pre-primary school, secondary school, colleges, etc. for advancement of educa- • Organization and performance of scientific research in all tion and to give fees free ships, scholarships, free books and areas where juvenile delinquency problems are manifested other hosted facilities to the needy and deserving students for • Cooperation with other non-governmental organizations on the promotion of education. local and national level, governmental institutions and other • To give scholarship, funds, and/or other charitable assis- institutions and organizations tance to the need deserving and poor students. • Active cooperation with health care institutions, social insti- • To establish hospitals and dispensaries, and sanatoriums, tutions, cultural institutions, sports, educational and training health Centers, Welfare Centers etc. and/or to give aid to such institutions and other institutions for the purpose of re-social- institutions. ization of delinquents • To construct marriage halls and other houses at suitable • Organization of free-time activities places for the performance or celebration of marriages and • Education of members other public functions. • Advocating for human rights protection, especially chil- • To undertake adult education and to provide facilities for dren’s rights such education and providing educational help in cash or kind for adult education and to support such programs under- Financing taken by the Government. • Membership fee • To help disabled people to protect themselves. • Presents and contributions Financing • Donations • Membership fees • Voluntary contributions • Donations

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 27 Recommendation for the fee: For the attainment of the foregoing Aims and Objectives, the Organization shall solicit support from the government of Si- Group 3 – 200 USD erra Leone, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), other Potential donor institutions and private citizens at home and Comin-SL – Christian Outreach Justice Mission Sierra Leone abroad. – Sierra Leone Financing Scale: Local, regional, national, international • Membership subscription Individual members: 50 • Registration Staff: Executive Council: 15 persons. • Donation/gifts form Local and International Groups and Peter K.B. Alfred founded the organization in Freetown the Friends capital of Sierra Leone, in January 2000, with well mean- • Profit from investment ing Sierra Leoneans. It was founded to alleviate the suffering • Fines of mentally and physically disabled people in Sierra Leone and other disadvantaged people including women, children • Plays and dramas with moral/Christian values youths, aged etc. • Annual Thanksgiving Service/Campaign promotion The organization empowers these people through training for • Annual and other lucrative exercises self-reliance and advocacy for their basic and fundamental human rights including the rights to equal opportunities. Recommendation for the fee: Objectives Group 4 – 25 USD • To bring about holistic change to the lives of people and their communities. PSD – Planet Social Development – Tanzania • To campaign for and promote human rights. The rights of Scale: National people with disabilities and all other disadvantaged groups in society. Individual members: 230 • To assist them materially and financially. Staff: 5 persons (board of directors – Founder members) • To help provide for them health care services. Planet Social Development (PSD) is a national organization based in Mwanza dedicated in improving livelihood of youth • To help provide for them assistance in the area of shelter. through helping, facilitating and encouraging youth social • To help provide skills training that would help them to real- empowerment through; establishing, running and organizing ize their potentials and be self-reliant. sports’ competitions, seminars and workshops in Tanzania from individual to community level. • To help provide education through scholarship opportunities for disabled persons and other disadvantaged members of the PSD tends to ensure by 2020 Tanzanian youths are self aware society. and self empowered in the society with reasonably high level of contribution to the social development activities. • Trauma healing and counseling of people in difficult circumstances. Objectives • To assist the defenseless in protecting and promoting their • To create self-awareness and self empowerment among rights in all aspect including social and economic rights. youth in Tanzania. • To provide for character and moral education. • To facilitate integration of youth among themselves and the society within and outside Tanzania. • To advocate for the rights of children to housing, education and healthcare. • To train reproductive health awareness and social networking. • To advocate for the rights of women and youths to education, employment and let their voices to be heard in decision • To promote sports projects for youth in order the community making. to understand that, sport activities is the best syrup for mental and physical development. • To promote sports and recreation among children and youths as well as work camps and engage in and promote internship • To conduct workshops for building self- awareness and so- and volunteer exchange programs at home and abroad. cial life through Sports. • To become involved in National Development through the • To provide development information for creating self devel- implementation of programs for human and community de- opment spirit. velopment. • To establish centers for youth that will be used for providing development demonstration projects.

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• To find and mobilize humanitarian aids (moral and material) YSU – Youth Sport Uganda – Uganda which will be provided to communities, schools and institu- Scale: National tions. Individual members: 200 000 • To address the issue of HIV/AIDS pandemic and drug abus- es. Staff: 8 (4 Founders members) • To address and train youth on issues related to environmen- Youth Sport Uganda offers programs that help disadvantaged tal conservation. young boys and girls develop confidence and social skills through sport. Since 2006, YSU has helped thousands of Financing children from various social, economic and religious back- • Members’ fees to be determined by the Board from time to grounds form friendships and learn about important issues time. such as HIV/AIDs. YSU’s programs promote health and education messages in a fun, relaxed setting. Also, through its • Association’s investments. initiatives, Youth Sport Uganda has been able to promote in- • Donations and grants (from local and foreign donors). clusion for girls in sport to help them stay in school and avoid • Fundraising. things like teen pregnancy. Recommendation for the fee: Objectives Group 4 – 25 USD • To increase accessibility to, and promote participation in, structured and organized sport. • To discover and nurture sporting talent in young people. YST – Youth Sport Trust – United Kingdom • To promote and instill the core values of sport. Scale: National • To reduce the barriers of entry for young people to play Individual members: reaches out to all primary and secondary sport. schools in England • To produce educated sports persons and dispel the widely Staff: 16 board members held view in Uganda that a person must choose between an The Youth Sport Trust is an independent charity devoted to education and sports. changing young people’s lives through sport. Established in Financing 1994, it helps all young people to achieve their full potential in life by delivering high quality physical education and sport • Registration fees opportunities. ISCA has worked with Youth Sport Trust in the • Membership fees past (European Youth and Sport Forum), they took part in • Donation MOVE Congress in Rome, and they are a partner in several ISCA applications. • Sponsorship Objectives Recommendation for the fee: • To give every child a sporting start in life through high qual- Group 3 – 200 USD ity PE and sport in primary schools; • To ensure all young people have a sporting chance by devel- Danube.EDU - Romania oping opportunities for those with special educational needs and disabilities; Scale: Regional • To support all young people to achieve their sporting best in Individual members: 50 school and their personal best in life. Staff: 3 (Founding members) Financing Dunăre.EDU (Danube.EDU in EU language) was founded in • Membership fees May 2009 in Oltenita, Calarasi County, southern Romania, starting from a simple idea became reality. The aim of the • Fundraising association Danube.EDU is to promote international coop- • Sponsorship eration in the field of youth, supporting the involvement of young people in the life of the community and stimulating • Donation cooperation activities between countries in the Danube-Black Recommendation for the fee: Sea region. Group 1 – 1000 USD

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 29 Objectives Financing • The development of projects that bring real benefits to the • Registration fees (20€) environment; • Membership fees (determined by the Board) • Promoting a responsible attitude towards the environment • Others contributions of members. to the general public; • All types of donations, contributions, and inheritance. • Creating opportunities for citizens, companies and authorities to enable them to work together to solve environmental Recommendation for the fee: problems; Group 3 – 200 USD • Promoting environmentally friendly public policies;

• Developing projects that benefit rural communities; MUFC Marindi United Football Club - Kenya • Developing projects in health education; Scale: Regional • Development of regional cooperation projects in the Black Individual members: 85 Sea; Staff: 7 members in the Committee. • Development of projects in cooperation between the countries bordering the Danube; Marindi United Football Club is a football and netball club. The Football club has been in regional league which qualified • Developing online networks between young people; the team to the Mini league. It means it has been been quali- • Promoting a healthy lifestyle; fied to participate to the nationwide league in 2015. • Promoting sport as an activity for young people; Objectives • Conducting online contests or sports competitions; • To bring good relationship and understanding among youths. • Development of international cooperation in the youth field. • Informing members about opportunities which could arise in their economic careers and social lifes. Financing • To develop the sense of moral values among young African, The Association’s capital consists of an initial sum of 1200 by bringing together the youth and social events. RON, located in the Association’s CEC account, being raised solely through the willing contributions of the founding mem- • Exploiting the untapped potential in youths and making it bers. realistic so that they can realize their purpose. Recommendation for the fee: • Helping the young in acquiring new skills so as to push themselves to earn their living and enable them meet their Group 4 – 25 USD own economic goals. • Building the African youth through sport to make potential AEGEE Heraklio - Greece and talents rise. Scale: Local Financing Individual members: 50 • Membership fees AEGEE Heraklio is a NGO based in Heraklion, Greece. It is an • Fundraising. antenna (local group) of AEGEE, one of Europe’s biggest in- Recommendation for the fee: terdisciplinary student organisations. The organisation would like to vastly increase its involvement in sports in 2015. Group 4 – 25 USD Objectives • To spread the idea of Pan-European Union and develop KTSK Koc Toplulugu Spor Kulubu (Koc Group Sports Club) thoughts of young Europeans. - Turkey • To develop an European consciousness in Greek students Scale: National community and a reflection on issues of the European Union. Individual members: More than 100.000 • To exchange views on scientific, social and cultural issues. Staff: 6 (Board of Directors). • The organization uses speeches, lectures, seminars, artistic Koc Group Sports Club is a sports club established with the events, sporting events, trips, meetings, and exhibitions to participation of the Koç Group Holding Companies. achieve these goals.

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Objectives FIS – The Federation of Irish Sport - Ireland The purpose of the association is to raise awareness about Scale: National sports and induce the habits of doing sports among members, Individual members: 104 different members‘organizations which are employees of the holding companies, athletes and others people. Staff: 9 (Board of Directors) – 4 people in the staff • Providing opportunities to improve their physical and men- The main object for the organization is to establish, maintain tal health. and operate a representative association for the National Gov- erning Bodies of Sport and other not for profit sport organiza- • Making them benefit from the club’s facilities and activities tions and agencies in Ireland. in their free time. Objectives • Improving solidarity and friendship among the employees of the funders companies. • To provide effective representation and services to members organisations. • Every summer for 25 years, the organization organizes Koc Group Companies Sports Festival with an average participa- • To promote, develop and raise awareness of the contribution tion of 4000 people every year. of sport and sporting organisations to Irish society. Financing • To seek grants, sponsorship and other sources of revenue for not profit sport organisations and agencies in Ireland. Every KOC company pays 50 cents per employee per month. For example if a company has 5000 workers the organization • To advance the learning, education and networking oppor- will get 2500$ monthly from this company. With 100.000 tunities for not profit sport organisations and agencies in Ire- individual members, all costs are covered with this income. land. The organization doesn´t operate on profit basis. It doesn´t • To act as a consultative body to Government, state agencies have an operational activity budget in advance. and other representative or public bodies on issues impacting Recommendation for the fee: on Irish Sport. Group 1 – 1.000 USD • To formulate and promote measures to improve, develop and enhance the status of Irish Sport. • To promote education and the exchange of information A.M.O Association Maroc Oriental pour le développement hu- about sport and disseminate information on relevant sports main - Marocco related issues. Scale: Local • To facilitate joint cooperation and actions on matters of Individual members: 10 common interest Staff: 4 (Board of Directors). • To research areas of concern for sports organisations and people involved in sport in Ireland and abroad. The organization was created in July 2002. • To provide occasions wherein the opinions and views of not- Objectives for-profit sporting organisations can be aired and heard. • To encourage young people to practice various types of • To maintain and develop national and international contacts sports. for the advancement of sport in Ireland. • To encourage young people to participate in sporting events. • To play a leadership role in actively raising the profile of • Ensuring a football training for young men. sport in Ireland. • Raising interest among young people in cultural and sport • To assist in the increase of the resources available to sport work. in Ireland. • Literacy tasks among unprivileged people. • To support the work of not-for-profit sports organisations • Organizing patrols of neighborhood. and assist in bringing them together with other interested organisations. • Realizing non-formal didactic projects. • To provide education and training opportunities to not-for- • Organizing cultural evenings of entertainment and aware- profit sports organisations. ness for children. • To promote and facilitate conflict resolution and conciliation Financing within sporting bodies. • Entrance fees • To promote sport and sports people to Government, the Recommendation for the fee: Oireachtas, statutory agencies and within the media. Group 4 – 25 USD • To participate and co-operate with the Irish Sports Council,

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 31 and other public bodies in respect of grant monies and any sport and its relationship with society. other programmes which they might initiate or participate in. • Commitment in a healthy sports education guaranteed to • To assume the funds, assets, rights, debts and liabilities of all without distinction as to race, sex and age, particularly the unincorporated association called the “Federation of Irish through the promotion of activities for youth, educational, Sports”. cultural and sporting. Financing • Maintaining permanent relations with public institutions and the leaders of the sport. • Membership fees • Rejecting the use of all types of doping, violence, racism Recommendation for the fee: and corruption and supporting actions for the disabled, drug Group 1 – 1.000 USD prevention activities and recovery its victims, solidarity initiatives towards sports veterans.

ACSL Association Culture Sports et Loisirs (Association Cul- • Promoting and implementing educational programs to ture Sports and Recreation in English) – Cameroun non-violence and deterrence of the practice of doping. Scale: National Financing Individual members: About 150 • Entrance fees Staff: 6 members in the board of directors. • Membership fees ACSL is a non-profit organization based in Yaoundé in the • Any incomes from activities organized by the association Republic of Cameroun. • Donations and sponsorships Objectives Recommendation for the fee: • To develop activities, programs, projects and initiatives in Group 3 – 200 USD the fields of culture, sports and recreation which will benefit all social classes. ASD La Gagliarda – Italy • Helping to build a better and more peaceful world through these programs. Scale: Local • Preserving human dignity. Individual members: 50 Financing La Gagliarda is an association of social promotion, sports, recreation, tourism and culture, created on May 2002. It is • Entrance fees registered in the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI). • Membership fees Objectives • Voluntary contributions • Carrying out voluntary activities for spreading physical activ- Recommendation for the fee: ity among children and young people Group 4 – 25 USD • Carrying out training activities for referees and coaches aimed at creating new sports operators

Panathlon Club Universite Bejaia PCU – Algeria • Collaborating with other local associations in organizing sports events and in managing sports facilities Scale: Local - Regional • Taking part in regional and national sport projects, financed Individual members: 175 by public and private grants. Staff: 5 to 9 members in the board of Directors. • Organizing sports teams for participation in competitions, Panathlon Club Université Bejaia PCU aims to support the championships, competitions, exhibitions and sporting initia- idea of a sporting ideal as a way of training and human edu- tives. cation, and solidarity between men. Financing Objectives • Membership fees whose amount is established by the Board • Promoting friendship among all Panathletes and all persons of Directors involved in the sporting life. • Private contributions • Ensuring through systematic and permanent actions, the • Public contributions on specific and documented activities diffusion the sport concept inspired by the ethics of responsi- or projects. bility, solidarity and fair play. • Donations and bequests • Encouraging studies and research on the problems of the

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• Revenue from commercial activities and marginal produc- functional fitness educational program realized in cooperation tion. with the Ministry of Sports. It is a cycle of instruction videos and trainings regarding functional training directed to physi- Recommendation for the fee: cal education teachers. Group 2 – 500 USD Objectives • Initiation and support of sports activities, in particular in Foundation for Physical Activity and Health Sport Support – the scope of propagation of mass and amateur sport among Poland children and teenagers. Scale: National • Initiation and support of activities in the scope of propaga- Individual members: None tion of a preventive healthcare, the proper eating and drinking habits and faulty posture. Staff: Between 3 and 6 people in the Foundation´s Council. • Initiation and support of activities on the scope of physio- Between 1 and 3 people in the Foundation´s Man- therapy. agement Board • Initiation and support of all aspects of sport with particular Polish Foundation for Physical Activity and Health “Sport attention paid to sustainable development in sport with si- Support” is very involved for several years in organizing mass multaneous use of sport to inform the public about the issues sports events/programs and promoting in this way the idea of related to sustainable development. sport for all and active lifestyle in Poland. • Carrying out actions aimed at sustaining the national tradi- It has been creating projects that could be role model initiation, nurturing the Polish identity and development of nation- tives engaging people and encouraging them to start living al, civic and cultural awareness. more active and at the same time could be easily implemented locally in each EU country. • Initiation and support of activities to deepen European integration and development of contacts and cooperation be- One of them is very unique sports project, which has been tween nations and societies. run in Poland for 4 years and which is already recognized by sports community and the Ministry of Sports as a high poten- • Initiation and support of educational activities, in particular tial – Leader Sports Animator. with respect to economically disadvantaged people and communities, and those threatened by social pathology. Leader Sports Animator is the subsidy program addressed to local sport activity organizers offering financial and substan- • Initiation and support of touring activities and those related tive support for development of local sport initiatives in the to holiday rest of children and teenagers. country. • Initiation and support of activities aimed at development of It also created a networking platform of sports animators be- local communities. cause this is how a community is created which constitutes • Initiation and support of activities in the scope of propaga- strength in the movement for increasing physical activity. tion of education among people and children with difficulties Sports animators mutually support one another, intermingle in access to it. and join forces in their activities – which allows for developing • Carrying out charitable activities. local initiatives which, in many cases, cease to be local and become national. Financing For 3 years the Foundation has organized the National Con- • The founding capital gress of Sports Animators which is a space of discussion for • Domestic and foreign donations, bequests, endowments people related to sports as well as a place where the practical side of promoting physical activity in local communities is • Grants, contributions and subventions presenting. The aim of the initiative is to draw attention to the • Income obtained from promotional actions and public major role that local sports animators play in increasing the fund-raising, as defined in the Act on public fund-raising, level of physical fitness of Poles and the knowledge of healthy carried out by the Foundation lifestyle, in which sport is one of the crucial elements. • Income from the Foundation’s assets The Foundation is also an initiator of discussion panels regarding building of Public and Private Partnership for the • Profit from depositions in domestic and foreign banks and benefit of physical activity of Poles. Leader Sports Animators capital market institutions is an example of this partnership and a proof point that co- • Financial operations. operation between public and private sectors can enhance Recommendation for the fee: the positive effect of change that local sports and physical activity projects bring to local communities. Group 1 – 1.000 USD And last but not least, the Foundation is an initiator of a new

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 33 MAGALI – More Access Group Activities London International • Using sport among youth to advocate awareness of Hive/ – United Kingdom Aids awareness, farming whereby they capture raining water then using it for growing crop during dry season in the rural Scale: International areas of Northern Uganda so that they can go to their village Individual members: 6 and spread ideas of testing and using condom. Staff: Financing The organizational structure of Magali is composed of the fol- • Very low membership fees lowing: • Fundraising - Executive Board of Directors (UK Based) • Lobbying - Non Executive Board of Directors (Ugandan based) • Sponsorphip - The Secretariat (Management Based in Uganda ) MAGALI would like ISCA to stand behind it to make the dif- - Field Staff (Uganda) ference in Northern Uganda with raising funds. - Volunteers Recommendation for the fee: More Access Group Activities London International (MAGA- Group 3 – 200 USD LI) is an independent not for profit making company. Mag- ali Uganda is established to undertake social and economic interventions that reduce vulnerability to poverty, disease, Waterford Institute of Technology (Department of Health hunger and illiteracy, and to contribute to creation of social Sport and Exercise Science and Centre for Health Behaviour systems that promote peace, human security enhancement Research) - Ireland youth and women’s empowerment, including promotion and Scale: National and International protection of fundamental human rights in its geographical areas of mandate. Individual members: 650 To promoting sports to young children and disadvantaged Staff: 32 youth of Northern Uganda who are unemployed to encourage This organisation is already involved in the Move Transfer and them into farming, Business and primary/secondary schools Move Quality process. They also attended the Move Congress and to create awareness on HIV/AIDS to youth and provide in 2013 and 2014 support to those living with HIV/AIDS. Magali is passionate to change the lives of these children and the youth through Waterford Institute of Technology has been delivering higher physical education and sports. education programs since 1969. The Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Science at Waterford Institute of Technol- Objectives ogy provides teaching, learning and research opportunities at • The fostering and promotion of community participation in undergraduate and postgraduate level. healthy recreation and young people developments in rural This is the largest academic department in the area of health, areas of Northern Uganda sport and exercise science in the country. With 32 specialist • The fostering and promotion of activities that have a proven staff, it has expertise in a wide variety of fields relevant to beneficial effect on health, by providing facilities and instruc- health, sport and exercise that can greatly enhance the stu- tion for exercise for the benefits of the inhabitants of rural dent learning experience. areas of Northern Uganda. It offers students a broad range of undergraduate programs • Through Sports to promote Education in Primary School as in Recreation and Sport Management, Coaching and Sports physical education (PE) to, encourage children in education/ Performance, Exercise and Health Studies and Health Pro- in rural of Northern Uganda. motion. These programs span the health, sport and exercise science field, attracting students from all over Ireland. • Sport to prevent young girl getting early pregnancy in School and doing prostitution as a mean of earning leaving. Objectives • To sustain youth development in domestic business, training The mission of Waterford Institute of Technology is as follows: in computer skills in rural areas of Northern Uganda through Engage, Learn, Challenge, Innovate: In a vibrant environment sport for creative teaching and research, we educate and inspire a • Promoting health protection within youth in rural areas of lifelong passion for learning, exploration and discovery that Northern Uganda through sport, will ensure leadership with a global outlook and real world innovative designs for sustainable economic, social, cultural • To empower women into various training such as business, and personal development. We embrace access and equality computer skills and farming to improve their health within of opportunity and vertical progression so that our learners their community, to stop them turning into alcoholic, using are empowered to succeed as citizens in a challenging world. marijuana and prostitution through sport.

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We blend theoretical with applied enquiry, scholarly, profes- • Organizing seminars, workshops, trainings, debates and sional and vocational pursuits with scientific and creative ex- other types of non-formal education with the purpose of pro- pression. We serve to improve our region, our country and our moting discussions and finding new ways for acting in accor- world by being at the heart of a co-operative teaching and dance with the objectives of the organization; research eco-system, which includes other higher education • Preparing projects on local and international level; and further education institutions, schools, regional communities, government and non-governmental agencies. We ac- • Mobilization of new types of public; tively nurture continuous enhancement of our relationships to • Formation of database which may be used for the achieve- progress excellence in a globally-benchmarked higher educa- ment of the objectives of the Association; tion and knowledge transfer. • Printing and distributing promotional materials and publi- The objective of the Department of Health, Sport and Exercise cations; Science is to provide teaching, learning and research opportunities at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the area • Monitoring of the work of the local authorities and other of health and sport. bodies and institutions related to the objectives of the Asso- ciation; Financing • Collaboration with state institutions and authorities and oth- • Student´s fee payments er civil associations and foundations which act within and • Research funding outside the territory of the Republic of Macedonia; • Public funds • Participation in the policy-making process on national and local level and promotion of the positive practices of Europe- Recommendation for the fee: an policy; Group 1 – 1.000 USD • Research activity within the designated working domain. Financing TACT – Together Advancing Common Trust - Macedonia • Donations; Scale: National • Grants and sponsorships; Individual members: 7 • Contributions from its members; Staff: 3 members in the Executive Committee elected for 4 • Donations for realized projects from domestic and foreign years, with the right of re-election. resources; The Association TACT - Together Advancing Common Trust • Financial funds from the Budget of the City, the budget of is, by nature and legal formation, a non-profit, non-party and the local self-government units and the Budget of the Repub- non-governmental association. lic of Macedonia. Objectives Recommendation for the fee: • Equal human rights and civil liberties with programs for Group 3 – 200 USD overcoming social exclusion; • Support of the marginalized groups and smaller ethnic communities in the Republic of Macedonia; W.M.F World Muay Federation - Switzerland • Gender equality, emancipation and women’s empowerment; Scale: International • Strengthening of the sports culture, especially among the Individual members: 84 National Members, 21 Associate Na- women and young people, as an introduction into life with tional Members (approximately 70.000 athletes) higher quality; Staff: 7 Board Members • Support of the cultural development; The World Muay Federation (W.M.F), originally named in • Support of the intercultural communication and collabora- French Language “Fédération Mondiale de Muay F.M.M” is tion, as well as, establishing new intercultural partnerships; a non-profit making organization which is subject to the laws and regulations of the country on whose territory its registered • Building local, regional and international partnerships with office is located. organizations and institutions on local and national level within the country or abroad; Objectives • Raising ecological awareness • To promote the development of Muay Boran, Muay and Muaythai throughout the world, to tighten the ties of friend- The Association achieves its objectives by: ship which unite Boxers of all countries, by setting up lasting relations boxing and sport in every way.

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 35 • To see that international competitions open to member fed- Objectives erations are organized in accordance with W.M.F Rules. According to its charter, OESK’s task is; planning, managing, • To establish Rules according to which international compe- co-organizing and development of educations, trainings, and titions must be organized. other sports activities in Kosovo. OESK will be responsible of basic sports education, leadership, organization and manage- • To organize the World Championships, as well as Junior, and ment of clubs, the work with young-age groups, democracy in Cadet International Championships. sport, ecological environment and sports, fluids and nutrition, • To authorize and supervise the other official W.M.F compe- physical exercises of mental strength, fair play, sports as an- titions ti-racism and discrimination etc. • To insure that in international competitions the bans, sus- Financing pensionsm expulsions, disqualification´s and all other penal- • Grants ties issued by one of the member federations are respected. Recommendation for the fee: • To study and legislate on all matters pertaining to Muay Boran, Muay and Muaythai in international relations. Group 3 – 200 USD • To promote and develop the struggle against doping and other type of drugs. MYSO - Mala Youth Soccer Group - Kenya • To promote Muay Boran, Muay and Muaythai to be orga- Scale: Regional nized at the Olympic Games in the future. Individual members: 3000 Financing Staff: 4 Board Members elected for 4 years. • Federations´ subscriptions The Mala Youth Soccer Group aims to empower the youth • Entry fees for the World Championships economically, socially and spiritually using sports as our tool • Fees for World and International Cups organization for mobilization. • Television rights Objectives • Such other resources as may be developed • To identify, nurture and promote Soccer Talents in Lamu County. Recommendation for the fee: • Fighting against drugs, Hiv/Aids, Radicalization and Illegal Group 1 – 1.000 USD Groupings. • Promoting Social Cohesion and Peace Building through OESK - Independent Organization of Sport Education in Sports. Kosovo - Kosovo Financing Scale: International, National and Local • Registration fees and contributions from members. Individual members: 50 • Funds from friends and well-wishers. Staff: 10 Board Members • Contributions / funding from the government and donors In march 2015, the Chairperson of the Board of the Indepen- sourced through proposals and other ways. dent Organization for Education Sports in Kosovo (OESK), El- • Proceeds from income generating activities carried out by vira Dushku and General Secretary, Valon Nikqi, participated the group. in Birmingham in the Move Transfer International workshop organized by ISCA and Street Games. Recommendation for the fee: Independent Organization of Sport Education in Kosovo Group 3 – 200 USD (OESK) was established in 2011. OESK has the task to plan, lead, coordinate and develop S.E.T.A – Soccer Elite Technical Academy – South Africa study and educational activities within sports in Kosovo. Scale: International OESK includes the federations that are members in the OESK organization and which are based in Kosovo. Individual members: 30 The mission of the Independent Organization of Sports Edu- Staff: At least 3 board members (Chairman, Secretary, Trea- cation in Kosovo (OESK) is to provide a good opportunity to surer). all Federations, Clubs and Sportsmen in Kosovo, also offer Soccer Elite Technical Academy’s mission is based on com- a guaranteed platform of sports education to all clubs and munities’ development through sport and social cultural ac- regions, regardless Nationality, Religion and Culture tivities.

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The organization organizes activities on sport, art and culture, • Public and private clubs in order to keep the youth away from the danger of crime and • Senior housing drugs. • Senior recreational centers with sports programs Objectives • Golf Associations • To use sport as a tool to promote technical education. Financing • To develop children’s mind through sporting activities, regardless of their age, sex, race, religion and background. • Personal funds of the creator. • To use sport as a tool to educate people on HIV/AIDS malar- • Participants fees. ia and other diseases. Recommendation for the fee: • To promote gender equality. Group 3 – 200 USD • To create an open system for parent to encourage their children to partake in sporting activities in order to unit them together. Financing • Fundraising activities • Donations and contributions Recommendation for the fee: Group 3 – 200 USD

GF – Golf Forever – United States Scale: Local at present time, business to expand to national/ international level Individual members: 3 Staff: 1 Peggy Franklin is the founder and president of Golf Forever, a comprehensive golf training and wellness program for older adults. Over the course of her 22 years in the senior housing industry, Peggy realized that golf could play a larger role in the recreational activities for seniors living in retirement communities. As an active golfer and a member of a Southern Cal- ifornia golf club with an aging membership, she observed that senior golfers’ playing time diminished as a result of different physical and social issues associated with aging. It was in this context that she created Golf Forever as a means to keep existing golfers on the course enjoying the game and to develop positive experiences for senior golfers just getting started. Objectives Golf Forever is dedicated to maximizing the physical, social and mental well-being of all participants who want to play and achieve a more enjoyable and healthier way of life. GF focuses on: • Enhancing flexibility and balance • Improving strength • Building Confidence • Providing opportunities for social engagement The Golf Forever program is implemented in many environments:

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 37 ISCA Membership Applications: Organisations descriptions of children’s education and development in the South West Re- the applications not yet reviewed and endorseby the Execu- gion and Cameroon in general. tive Committee UAC currently runs many successful programs that have great impact on Buea and Mamfe’s children and the surrounding communities. UAC’s primary goal is to develop an enabling UGSA – Unicorn Girls Sports Academy - Zimbabwe environment for the effective growth and development of chil- Scale: National dren and young people through innovative programs. Individual members: 70 Objectives Staff: An Executive Council composed of 10 persons. • To offer a secured and stable environment for children and The organization has been created in April 2014. Its punch- youths. line is : “yes,girls can!” • To enable/motivate parents and teachers take an active role This is a coaching institution which train girls from primary in child development. school age in athletics, soccer, basketball, cycling, tennis, • To help rectify problems existing in the local educational swimming and many other codes/disciplines. It charges a system. monthly fee and it takes pride in its 90% female qualified • To address the issue of school dropout and failure. coaches who are youthful and have great experience in working with the minor. • To contribute to the eradication of poverty through quality and functional education. This is the only Academy in the land to specialize in girls sports training. It has established partnerships with Girl Child • To introduce an alternative approach to education in Cam- Network of Zimbabwe and Shamwari YeMwanasikana two eroon. leading organizations dealing with girls issues on a national • To offer quality and affordable nursery and primary educa- level. It has also engaged Zimbabwe Albino Association and it tion to orphans and vulnerable children. works with a number of their members. • To prevent rural exodus by building a strong community. Objectives • To use Sports to mobilize children and young people chan- • To promote participation for the girl child in sport. nel their energy towards productive initiatives. • To nurture the sports talent in the girl child in a fun and Financing safe environment. • Contributions and gifts from members • To teach life skills using sport –empowering the girl child. • Sales of UAC publications • To offer professional coaching to young athletes. • Revenues from all establishments under UAC. • To expose young female athletes to opportunities in sport • Fees from consultations offered by UAC as well as fees for • To expose the young female athletes to professional compe- all other services rendered by the members of the organisa- tition stages and national teams selection platforms. tion. • To create job opportunities for the youth and sports enthu- Recommendation for the fee: siasts. Group 3 – 200 USD Financing • Membership fees (4 different categories) CEMEA-HAITI – Centre d´entraînement aux méthodes d´édu- Recommendation for the fee: cation Active en Haïti ( Training Center for Active Education Group 3 – 200 USD Methods in Haïti) - Haïti Scale: National UAC – United Action for Children - Cameroon Individual members: 70 Scale: National Staff: Between 2 and 15 members in the Executive Commit- tee. Elected for 2 years, with the right of re-election by the Individual members: 504 General Assembly. Ex Co: 1 President, 1 Vice President, 1 Staff: 1 Board Chair and 9 members appointed at the General Executive Secretary, 1 Administrative Secretary, 1 Secretary Assembly for 3 years. for Education, 1 Finance Secretary, 1 Secretary of public re- UAC is a non-profit, philanthropic, and non-political organi- lations, 1 Responsible of the External Relations, 1 Spokesper- zation. It commits itself to the development of a caring and son, 2 Councillors. sustaining society for children and young people. The organ- CEMEA-Haiti is a social organization working in education isation was created in 1996 in response to concerns about with the main objective to contribute to the promotion, devel-

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The Centre is a popular education movement bringing togeth- sport by promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities er people engaged in practices around the values and prin- for all citizens ciples of the new education to transform communities and • Encouraging contact and exchange between senior citizens institutions by the actuation of individuals. within Italy and Europe • Promoting the integration of third adult and elderly disad- Objectives vantaged and disabled people and their inclusion in the processes of active citizenship • Training teachers and Social Workers • Promoting policies that directly involve adults and the elder- • Supporting Youth ly so as to allow them to be part of society • Organizing vacations and leisure activities • Bringing together citizens positive adults and seniors with • Working on the elimination of discrimination in the Haitian the communities in which they live, encouraging intergenera- education system; tional and intercultural dialogue • Promoting the protection of rights of orphans and vulnerable • Promoting the employability and the skills of citizens and children for an active educational method elderly adults through vocational experiences • Assisting and Training Street Children • Broadening the horizons of teaching educators, instructors, • Training educators living in rural areas teachers and social workers in the education of adults and seniors • Training medical staff for mental health • Promoting initiatives to promote physical and mental health • Promoting research and dissemination of accurate informa- of individuals and the social integration between different tion on active education cultures. • Fighting against illiteracy using active methods Financing Financing • Membership fees • Membership fee • Contributions of members Recommendation for the fee: • Inheritance, donations, gifts and bequests Group 3 – 200 USD • Contributions of the state, local authorities, public bodies or institutions

LVA – Lunga Vita Attiva - Italy • Contributions from the European Union and international bodies Scale: Regional • Revenue arising from the performance of agreed services Individual members: 100 • Revenue from promotional initiatives aimed at self-financ- Staff: 3 members minimum in the board of Direction : Presi- ing dent, Vice President, Secretary (who can be treasurer as well). Recommendation for the fee: The association was established in order to carry out socially useful activities for the benefit of members or third parties. Fee Group 2 – 500 USD

Objectives SFA – Songdehs Football Academy - Gambia • Promoting education for working life and the culture of the Scale: Local movement and sport in all its forms Individual members: 15 • Raising awareness about the value of the active lifestyle and Staff: Executive committee: Chief Executive Officer & Found- the importance of enhancing physical health (HEPA - Health er, Secretary General, Finance and Communication Manag- Enhancing Physical Activities) er, Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, Special Advisor • Promoting the well-being given by sustainability and creat- on sport and infrastructure development, Program Manager ing urban spaces for recreational for Social development activities, Trainer and Risk Manager, Team Coach, Assistant coach, Kit Manager, Public relation • Encouraging people to be more active officer, Programme manager for gender point . • Expanding knowledge between people, organizations and associations regarding the benefits of physical activity, sport and healthy eating for a long and active life • Increasing the participation of adults and eldest people in

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 39 The organisation exists since 2014 after several years with no fore developing partnerships. formal structure or complex. Recommendation for the fee: Songdehs Football Academy, as reflected in its mission and Fee Group 4 – 25 USD objectives, recognises the need to promote participation in sport, football in particular, as a way to improve the socio-economic outcomes of young people in Gambia. NHWZ – New Hope Waves-Zambia Using a “grass roots” approach is essential to ensuring sus- Scale: Local tainability and this also acknowledges that excellence in overall national performance requires investment in youngsters Individual members: 50 at the “grass-roots” level. This forms the cornerstone of the New Hope Waves is a community based organization working Songdehs Football Academy initiative. among children, youth oriented and their household organi- The mission is to value human dignity utilising the potentials zation with its headquarters based in Livingstone, Zambia, in youths and youngsters to combine talent and ambition to Africa, which was initiated to create hope and the future in invoke positive change in the society. the lives of young people and their families around the communities in Zambia. The mission is also to harness the power and energy in youths and youngsters through sports to provide self- reliance, growth Vision: Creating a new Hope and the Future for young people and betterment for both sexes and race that are seeking and in Zambia searching for greener pastures to welcome the invitation call Motto: Change Young People of Zambia to Change the Future for freedom within our society. of Africa Objectives Objectives • To Promote and invest in sport development through estab- • To empower young people to get involved in social, environ- lishment of football academy and training of youngsters as mental and developmental issues that are affected to commu- well as organizing tournaments and to participate in regional nities such as poverty, unemployment, poor food security and competitions. poor environmental care through income generating activities • To provide technical support including training in football such as organic farming, poultry, leadership training, energy administration, management and promotion including advo- saving ventures and other efforts to mitigate effects of the cacy for actors. environmental hazards such as poaching, deforestation etc. • To serve as a centre of excellence in youngster by providing • Activities in schools and communities around Livingstone, sports and other related disciplines including English lan- Zambia. Focus on HIV prevention awareness emphasizing on guage, Information Technology (IT) and mathematics classes. HIV key drivers and Abstinence. • To provide counselling and other structured and non-struc- • To empower young people with sport enhancement for tal- tured lessons for actors including football administrators in ent and personal development to impact the communities The Gambia. with social improvement for the better society. • Sending players for trial and attending international FIFA/ • To uphold the right of all, without discrimination, to a natu- CAF tournaments and leagues organized by sporting organiza- ral and social environment supportive of human dignity boldly tions and sports club. health, and spiritual wellbeing with special attention to rights of indigenous people and minorities • To deter the potential lives lost at sea during the cause to migrate for greener pastures. • To recruit, transform, educate and empower youth with socio-economical skills • To eliminate idling time and engage all youths into productive activities. • To build a shelter as a home and community training center for the Orphaned and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) and Youth • To create new personal bank savings accounts through our (Young Adults) from all kinds of background. football entrepreneurship programs to enable the youths to have access to their savings account to purchase their basic • To involve youth people living with HIV and AIDS in our physical and material needs. programming. Financing • Provide to young people with friendly community counseling and medical services to urban and with more emphasis on the • Private organisations (Trust bank ltd, The Social Security children in rural areas. and Housing Finance Corporation) • The president used to finance the organisation himself be-

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• To organize training workshops, seminars, study tours, sport- • To create recreational opportunities for workers and their ing and recreational activities and other related opportunities families. to provide information, education and communication activi- Financing: N/A ties in our holistic approach on social, economical, health and environmental issues with other organizations Recommendation for the fee: Group 3 – 200USD Financing Personal contributions, fundraisers, donations Recommendation for the fee: Group 4 – 25 USD

ASTCAM - Association Sportive Travailliste du Cameroun / Workers Sports Association of Cameroon (Previously: Associa- tion Nationale Sportive Travailliste du Cameroun) Scale: National / International Individual members: 2700 Staff: 10 – President – 2 Vice-Presidents – Secretary General – Assistant Secretary General – Treasurer – Assistant Treasur- er – Public Relation Officer – Communications Officer – Com- munication Director Moto: Peace – Solidarity – Development

The workers Sports Association of Cameroon (ASTCAM) holds an approval granted by the Department of Sport and Physical Education, is affiliated to International Workers and Amateurs in Sports Confederation (CSIT) and recognised by the African Labour Sport Organisation (OSTA) Objectives Promote sportive activities in order to improve health and physical capacities. The sportive activity won’t be associated to any profit motivations but will be achieved following the principles of friendliness and in order to allow to anybody to find its place in its work or sport regardless its capacity and Promote sportive activities in order to improve health and physical capacities. The sportive activity won’t be associated to any profit motivations but will be achieved following the principles of friendliness and in order to allow to anybody to find its place in its work or sport regardless its capacity and performance. • To create a sporty and healthy social atmosphere in the workplace • To educate workers and their families to practice sports • To participate in national and international competitions , internships and Congress • To promote friendship, solidarity and friendliness between workers

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 41 Proposal for Membership Fee Structure

The ISCA Executive Committee suggests an unchanged membership fee structure for 2016:

Fee Group 1 - Annual fee 1,000 USD • National organisations with an operational activity budget • International organisations with an operational activity budget

Fee Group 2 - Annual fee 500 USD • Regional and local organisations with an operational activity budget • National organisations with an activity budget at a minimum level • Regional and local organisations in economically privileged countries • Universities • Ministries

Fee Group 3 - Annual fee 200 USD • National organisations in economically less privileged countries • International organisations with very limited resources • Local and regional organisations with limited resources • Associated members

Fee Group 4 - Annual fee 25 USD • Local and regional organisations from developing countries / economically less privileged countries • Local and regional organisations without an operational budget

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ISCA Latin America Report 2015

By Maria Luiza Souza Dias

INTRODUCTION following points: I. To strengthen and renew institutional bonds with and within ISCA’s member organizations in Latin America, from a Opportunities were identified. Resources were allocated. series of actions that seek to know, link and encourage clos- Strategies were put into place to do what has not yet been er ties and effective participation in ISCA Latin America’s seen: The raise of an iceberg called ISCA in the middle of a actions as a whole; blue ocean. II. To identify, understand and consider the inclusion of new member organizations, from a series of enquiries and 2015 has been a unique year for ISCA in Latin America. conditions that facilitate the maintenance of a more active, Opportunities, investments and innovations have been the effective and relevant network of actions in Latin America. core values sustaining the most impactful year for the organ- III. To identify fundraising opportunities in Latin America isation in the continent. The identification of opportunities based on long-term sustainable partnerships, the investment of required resources 1 – SESC-SP LEADING ACTIONS and innovative approaches emerged the ISCA iceberg on a CHALLENGE DAY 2015 IN THE AMERICAN CONTINENT blue ocean. On the tip of the iceberg there are brand new actions, the consolidation of successful campaigns and network extension. Underneath there are years, decades of groundwork disseminating the ISCA values, member recruitment and maintenance. The materialization of the presence, importance and impact of ISCA in Latin America has never been so evident. From one side there is Brazil publishing its first national research www.diadodesafio.org.br on sports and physical activity habits, a country tagged by #EuMeMOVO and people running around and doing squads Challenge Day is a worldwide permanent Campaign. An ini- during the largest edition of the Brazilian MOVE Week. tiative of TAFISA - The Association For International Sport for All -, coordinated in American Continent by Sesc São From the other side there is Peru, activating 458 events in Paulo - Social Service of Commerce in the São Paulo State less than a month to a test version of a concept. Challenge - with the institutional support of ISCA - International Sport Day crosses 22 countries engaging over 49 million partici- and Culture Association. pants. European Commission funds the first cross continental ISCA youth project. It’s a community movement that gathers public sectors, private institutions and the citizens. Concrete fundraising opportunities were identified and projects have already been drafted. A network activation plan 2015 is ready to leave the paper reaching a critical mass of sport 21th edition instructors, teachers and volunteers. Date: May 27th, 2015 Yes, 2015 has been a remarkable year and this report will try to give you an idea of what we are talking about. Results: The work of ISCA in Latin America has been guided by the Cities Countries Participants ISCA LA 2015 Action Plan , presenting as objectives the 3421 22 + 49 million

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 43 MOVE BRASIL CAMPAIGN In March, known as “Month of Women”, it was created the “MoveWoman”, a special initiative to emphasize the impor-

tance of sports in everyday life of women. The “MoveWoman” was supported by Sesc, the General Consulate of the United States of America, Sport For Social Change Network (REMS - Rede do Esporte Pela Mudança Social) and “Atletas pelo Brasil”. “Dia de Correr ao Trabalho” Corridaamiga, a MOVE Brasil partner, promoted on June 19, movebrasil.org.br the “Running Day to the Work” in order to stimulate people Inspired on the NowWeMOVE, the MOVE Brazil campaign for changing habits through the practice of physical activity has the goal to promote the sport and physical activity to and sports, aiming the well-being and better quality of life. increase the number of people active in Brazil until 2016. Leave your car and put your tennis shoes to go to work. So far, the Campaign counts with the commitment of 38 “Meu desafio esportivo” organizations, working together to increase the number of Brazilians physically active. “My Sporting Challenge” it was an action for the Challenge Day 2015 to incentive people to practice sport and physical The Campaign is open to all organizations of sport and phys- activity. ical activity interested in attending the MOVE Brazil objectives. The Campaign is also contributing to expand our net- The participants challenged its friends on the social network of partnerships. MOVE Brazil Campaign is spread in works to make any kind of activity and publish it. It was a social networks, for instance Facebook: facebook.com/cam- successful action with a mass mobilization. panhamovebrasil with more than 7400 followers. “Physical Exercises at Home” The main action that drives the Campaign is the “MOVE Núcleo Shanti Shala, a MOVE Brasil partner made some vid- Week”. eos with physical exercises to do at home. The videos were published on the Campaign Website and BRAZILIAN MOVE WEEK Facebook. As the most outstanding event of MOVE Brasil Campaign, Video - MOVE Brasil Campaign Move Week is organized for its partners and different organi- As one more action to the MOVE Brasil Campaign it was zations that support this initiative. It’s a week full of sports developed a video to motivate people to join this movement. and physical activity promoted in all Brazilian States. The video is a way to incentive people to be physically ac- The Move Week Brasil is supported by municipal govern- tive, besides creating awareness about the importance of the ments, confederations of several sports modalities, business sport and physical activity practice in the daily life. www. and services companies and NGOs (non-governmental orga- facebook.com/video.php?v=686722218129120&set= nizations). vb.231632666971413&type=2&theater 2015 - 3rd edition All over Brazil it was scheduled more than 5.500 activities to NATIONAL SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RESEARCH be carried out during the MOVE Week. - DIESPORTE MOVE Brasil - Highlights In 2015, the Brazilian Ministry of Sport launched the country’s first National Sports and Physical Activity Research - The MOVE Brasil campaign has resulting in several success- DIESPORTE, a research that was developed in partnership ful actions and initiatives, as described below: with Sesc and six federal universities. “MOVE Brazil Corridas” The study was financed by FINEP (Financiadora de Estudos In 2014, Sesc launched the “MOVE Brasil” Running Pro- e Projetos - Brazil). The National Diagnosis of Sport survey gram. It’s a 9 week training program for beginner’s runners also is guiding the Development of a National System of to leave the sedentary lifestyle through the running. Sport in Brazil, in which Sesc at National level is contributing from its experiences and knowledge in the field of sports During the 3rd edition of MOVE Week it was launched the and physical activity. “running app”, as part of “MOVE Brasil” Running Program. #MoveMulher

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2 - YOUTH ON THE MOVE PROJECT • March – July 2016: Online training course DESCRIPTION • August – October 2016: Preparation and planning phase for the MOVE Week 2016 implementation The Youth on the MOVE is a youth project with a two-year lifetime, financed by the European Erasmus+ scheme. The • November 2016: MOVE Week 2016 project aims to engage more young people from Europe and Latin America actively in grassroots sport campaigns and initiatives promoting healthier lifestyles. 3 – ISCA LA ONLINE AND OFFLINE NETWORK EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS AND IMPACTS DESCRIPTION Establish and maintain an active Latin American network of How it will contribute to The development expecta- organisation and people focused on the promotion of grass- the overall objectives: tions are: roots sport and health enhancing physical activities. • Extending ISCA visibility • Having 10 Brazilian partici- and impact in LA pants and 20 from other Latin EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS AND IMPACTS American countries • Approaching potential How it will contribute to the The development expecta- ISCA members and MOVE • Engaging at least 5 Brazilian overall objectives: tions are: Brasil stakeholders organisations (being at least 3 • Strengthening and renew- • Officially start the SFA Net- ISCA members + MOVE Brasil • Offering a clear oppor- ing institutional bonds by a work by May. stakeholders and ISCALA po- tunity for ISCALA member frequent contact. tential members) • Having Brazilian ISCA mem- engagement as well as po- • Enabling knowledge and ber organisations included on tential members and cam- • Engaging at least 10 or- experience sharing among the network by August 2015 paign stakeholders ganisations from other Latin organisations. (second monitoring phase) American countries • Offering a clear opportu- • Having ISCA member or- nity for ISCALA members ganisations form other Latin ACTIVITY REPORT engagement as well as for American countries includ- potential members and cam- ed on the network by August The Youth On The MOVE (YOTM) has been of essential im- paign stakeholders. 2015 (second monitoring portance on ISCA work in LA in 2015. As the second ISCA phase) cross-continental youth project accepted and financed by • Securing a higher engage- the EU Commission, the YOTM arrived in Latin America as ment among ISCA members. (1) a concrete engagement opportunity for the organisations and (2) as a concrete example of the ISCA work and network strength. ISCA LA ONLINE NETWORK ACTIVATION PROPOSAL The project had a clear, substantial and very positive impact • Making use of professional e-mail marketing and social on the ISCA LA Network: media tools • 42 organisations were contacted • ISCA Latin American website and dedicated landing pages to ncrease the conversion rate of specific target groups • From 11 different countries • Dedicated staff member in ISCA Latin America to roll out • 18 has accepted the invitation to join the project by send- and maintain the network activity ing young participants • Targeted information to two different groups: (1) ISCA • 08 of those are ISCA members members and stakeholders representatives and (2) ISCA The project timeframe is the following: members and stakeholder user base (critical mass • May – September 2015: Project dissemination and internal candidates recruitment from the organisations interested on joining • October 2015: Online registration of the candidates • November 2015: Internal (project partners) selection of the 30 LA participants • February 2016: Offline meeting with the 30 participants in Sesc-Bertioga, SP between the 17 and 21 February.

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 45 GROUP TARGETED CONTENT CALL FOR ACTION EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS 1 Overall network numbers and facts Identify future potential Keep the organisation and contact informa- partners and opportuni- tion updated. Featuring key organisations interest ties for engagement. around national and international collaboration by showcasing one ISCA members Contact other ISCA Share relevant events and actions with ISCA at the time exposing: Members to be sent users of the Level 2 • Their expertise fields Provide an interview to ISCA in order to • Their potential interest of engagement showcase their organisation at the newslet- with other organisations ter • Their concrete needs for engagement/ partnership • Other relevant topics Send a summary of activities offered to the critical mass (group 2). 2 Overall network numbers and facts Engagement on the pro- Keep their contact information updated. moted opportunities. Overall opportunities for engagement on: • Capacity building opportunities

• Events • Exchange programmes • Volunteering opportunities • Thematic study groups • University researches • Academic knowledge sharing (articles, books, content)

4 – THE LATIN AMERICAN MOVE WEEK were: DESCRIPTION • 593 events Expand the MOVE Week concept to Latin America involving • Over 350 cities participating ISCA Members and SESC (national and international) closer • 5 different countries and active contacts. Make use of already existing digital marketing material from the European MOVE Week and MOVE • 9 coordinating partner organisations Brasil campaign and week. • Estimated over 1.5M participants reached ACTIVITY REPORT 5 – REGIONAL CONGRESS IN 2016 DESCRIPTION The scenario of large incentive policies towards the promotion There are different understandings and proposals for its im- of sports and physical activity, such as MOVE Week, is very plementation and format: well known in Latin America. For years, international campaigns have been embedded on the daily life of citizens and 1. ISCALA could focus on setting up three regional meetings/ national governmental policies. small congresses in different locations around Latin America, gathering 20 delegates on each meeting. As its first – and test – version, the MOVE Week in LA was focused on partnership building. At this initial stage it was very 2. ISCALA could organise one major Latin American Congress important to confirm the interest of the organisations and the in 2016 - on the first or second semester - having SESC or relevance of such proposal to their daily work. Among the 19 other stakeholders as hosting organisations; organisations invited only 1 organisation showed no interest a) In Brazil the Congress would count with a strong, com- at all on joining the campaign (a governmental body from the mitted and known organisation for ISCA, SESC-SP, who has Health sector). previously well organised the MOVE Congress 2012. The participation of organisations (albeit mostly by registering b) In other countries, as Colombia, the Congress would acti- their recurrent initiatives as MOVE Week events) showed a vate and engage an ISCA member. very good start for this initiative; and we expect a larger en- rolment and commitment for the following year. The results

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by Siu Yin Cheung and Jacob Schouenborg

Developing a strategy for ISCA Asia Due to personal meetings within ISCA a formal collaboration agreement is established between the two organizations and For ISCA Asia, we have identified the key offers that ISCA can bilateral meetings have been organised. Latest the two orga- provide to members. This will be the starting point for the nization are working together in the MOVE transfer process development of a strategy for the continental development. where Senior activity program from DTB is transferred to Czech Sokol. 1. Using an international organization (ISCA) as reference for national agendas. 4. Engage in a continental network of likeminded organisa- Examples: tions Some members can grow their national position not least to- Examples: wards its partners as well as competitors by being part of an We have actually initiated this at all continents (Africa, Asia, international organisation. Latin America and Europe). However, the crucial point here Other members uses international (ISCA) agendas as argu- to call it and to have the benefit of “a network” is continuity. ments for national priorities and initiatives. An organization When established with some continuity, a network for organi- can refer to specific priorities in other countries as argument zations and their political leaders can be very useful for the for certain national priorities. As example Brasilian SESC re- active and international oriented organisations/leaders. ferred to the documentation/data of the level of physical activity in European countries as a vehicle to start research on the level of physical activity. 5. Join continental based projects Some members directly involve ISCA in such process. During the last 15 years ISCA has been able to create projects with external funding primarily with European based funding and primarily including European members. However, we 2. Identifying and using international knowledge (data, opin- have had some projects which included African participants ions, best practice) as inspiration for strategic political, orga- to youth leadership, Asia/Europe youth exchange and the proj- nizational and practical (activity) initiatives. ect Youth on the Move, which is engaging Latin American and Examples: European young people into an event management training. Many ISCA members have approached various areas of Health The intense and extended collaboration between people from related/oriented initiatives based on inspiration from interna- the various organization leads to both personal development, tional data and not least ISCA members experiences . Another inter-personal/organizational relations and in some cases it example is the theme of good governance at leadership level initiate or support changes for development in the participat- which ISCA initiated and provided tools to generate interest ing organisations. and involvement at member level. There is a need of dialogue and communication with each member to clarify the members access to these offers and services – as well as to assist the members to identify the 3. Identifying and collaborating with partners from other options relevant for the organization. countries to create development processes for own organization. (exchange of knowledge, best practice at strategic political, organizational or practical (activity) levels. Examples: Quite a number of partnerships have been created through ISCA. Just as an example the Czech Sokol and German DTB are both organizations with long traditions, but with no relations for many decades.

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 47 Specific initiatives in 2015 Gymnastics For All Festival Gymnastics Association of Hong Kong, China has organized the Gymnastics for All Festival on May 31, 2015. The Russia Gymnastics Team was invited to have performance in Gym- nastics. There were 42 teams (3 teams from China, 39 teams from Hong Kong) with 1200 participants taking part in this event. The participants enjoyed gymnastic movements and positive feedback was received.

Meeting with ISCA-Asia members A meeting was held with ISCA-Asia members from Korea and Chinese Taipei from 26-28 July in Chiang Mai, Thailand to discuss the future direction of ISCA-Asia. It was suggested that the web site on ISCA-Asia and more collaborations between members in Asia and Europe should be developed

Prof. Siu Yin CHEUNG Chair of ISCA-Asia October 1, 2015

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Chair, Filippo Fossati. Prepared by Jacob Schouenborg

At the General Assembly 2014 in Rome it was decided that • ISCA Europe members work closely with the ISCA sec- ISCA Chair Filippo Fossati should lead the development retariat to ensure good dialogue with key Members of the of a proposal for the future objectives and governance of European Parliement. See for instance http://isca-eu-par- ISCA Europe. In the past year, ISCA Europe has also wit- liament.nowwemove.com/ nessed a lot of significant sport political developments. This report briefly touches upon these developments and then outlines the proposal for ISCA Europe 2015-2017. 2) ISCA EUROPE 2015-2017: Scope, objectives and governance of the continental work within ISCA EUROPE ISCA EUROPE consists of the ISCA members in Europe. 1) Sport political development and initiatives 2014-2015 The European ISCA members participate in the general ISCA Europe chairpersons and member organisations have ISCA activities, but have as well a continental collabora- in their ISCA Europe work focused on the sport political tion. This paper outline the proposal for continental initia- developments, while the ISCA secretariat has managed tives and governance of ISCA EUROPE. the concrete ISCA actions, including the NowWeMOVE campaign. Kindly refer to the Annual Report (delivered for the MOVE Congress) for more information on the ISCA EUROPE - Scope of work NowWeMOVE campaign. ISCA EUROPE has its focus on political initiatives within the objectives of ISCA. The aim of ISCA EUROPE is to support the members to establish political dialogue, Key sport political developments since the last General strengthen its political positions both at national and Eu- Assembly: ropean levels. • WHO/Europe became the first WHO region in the world to develop a strategy for physical activity. ISCA Europe contributed in the consultation process to the strategy, which ISCA EUROPE - Governance and leadership was adopted 16 September 2015. We are not in a dialogue ISCA EUROPE is governed by a chairman and 2-3 mem- with WHO Europe on how to actually make the strategy a ber representatives – called the ISCA EUROPE Task Force. reality in the European member states. See more at http:// The responsibilities of the ISCA EUROPE Task Force is to www.euro.who.int/en/media-centre/sections/press-releas- ensure progress in the work. The chairman and Task Force es/2015/09/european-ministers-of-health-adopt-strate- is elected by the ISCA EUROPE members. The ISCA Sec- gy-to-tackle-physical-inactivity-in-53-who-member-states retariat supports the Task Force with political information, • ISCA Europe launches the Inactivity Time bomb report communication and process. – “Economic cost of physical activity in Europe”, a study delivered to ISCA by the CEBR and which we used to strongly advocate for more political and financial atten- ISCA EUROPE – Political tasks tion to the issue of physical inactivity, including in some 1/ National political promotion of the report focus countries; UK, France, Poland, Italy The Task Force and the Secretariat prepare information and Germany. See more at http://inactivity-time-bomb. which can be useful for the members in order to initiate nowwemove.com/ political dialogue at national level. The format follows the • ISCA Europe is represented as observers in the EU general ISCA philosophy – to use international knowledge Sport Expert Groups Good Governance; Economic Di- and information for national development. The purpose is mension; Health-Enhancing Physical Activity; and to support the ISCA member to enhance its political influ- Human Resource management in sport. See more at ence at national and local level. http://ec.europa.eu/sport/policy/cooperation/ex- Example 1: The 53 member states of the World Health Or- pert-groups-2014-2017_en.htm ganisation European Region has prepared and adopted the • United Nations adopt the Sustainable Development “Physical activity strategy for the WHO European Region Goals (SDGs) as a follow-up to the Millennium Develop- 2016–2025”. ISCA EUROPE examine the strategy and ment Goals on 25 September 2015; these can be key suggests statements and questions which the individual political drivers for the physical activity agenda as well, ISCA EUROPE members can use in the dialogue at na- and ISCA is part of the NGO-based NCD alliance that gives tional political levels. input to the process. See more at http://www.un.org/sus- tainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 49 2/ European level political promotion 3/ Support and communication The Task Force and Secretariat prepare information and The ISCA EUROPE political work and the network positions which members can communicate to national among the national leaders strongly rely on a frequent members of the political intergovernmental institutions and open dialogue and communication. The Task Force primarily the European Parliament and the Council of in collaboration with the president and the secretariat Europe. The purposes are to promote the values of ISCA ensure frequent sport political communication and the and strengthen our political position within internation- ISCA EUROPE members support by sharing national po- al political institutions. litical successes and challenges as well as feedback on ISCA EUROPE initiatives. Example 2: We share information and knowledge to support each Increasing support to grassroots sport in the Erasmus+ other in our political work. program. The Task Force and Secretariat prepare positions the ISCA members can provide to national Mem- bers of European Parliament to encourage them to sign the “Written declaration on increased support to grassroots sport”. This written declaration ensure that grassroots sport is climbing the sport political agenda in the European Union.

ISCA North America Report 2015

by Jacob Schouenborg

Since the former chairwoman of ISCA North America, Kelly Murumets, resigned due to taking up new job obli- gations, a process of identifying a new ISCA North Amer- ica chair has been initiated. The Executive Committee expect to be able to present a new ISCA North America Chair at the ISCA General Assembly 2015 on 5 November.

In 2015, through the involvement of Dr. Jayne Green- berg, the MOVE Week concept has been launched in the US, aligning it with the US President’s “Let’s MOVE” campaign for more physical activity. At the time of writing this report, the results of the launch were still to be announced, but it is expected that MOVE Week can be a recurring fixture in the US in the years to come, following the initiation in Europe and the recent uptake also in Latin America.

Further, ISCA member SESC from Brazil manages the Challenge Day for the Americas, to which ISCA gives institutional support, and the initiative saw the active involvement of several North American cities.

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ISCAISCA NetworkNetwork ReportReport 20152015

by Jacob Schouenborg by Jacob Schouenborg

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ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 51 ISCA Code of Ethics

International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA) is guided 3. Integrity by an ethical framework and a commitment to uphold core Integrity requires objective and independent decision-mak- principles in its efforts. We undertake to be open, honest and ing processes. accountable in our relationships with everyone we work with and with each other. To avoid any undue influence, as well as any impression of undue influence on decisions taken on behalf of ISCA, its This Code of Ethics is one of ISCA’s strategic documents. representatives shall not The ISCA Code of Ethics gives orientation and helps to com- • Mix their personal – ideal or financial – interests with ply with ethical principles. It establishes a framework for em- the organisation’s interests (conflict of interest) ployees and Executive Committee members internally and towards its stakeholders and members. Volunteers in leader- • Accept or offer invitations, gifts or any other advantages ship positions for ISCA (committee members and others with outside the scope of ISCA gift policy a representative function) are familiarised with the Code. Advocacy for ISCA and for our sector will be organised in a The Code of Ethics is an integrated part of the body of ISCA’s transparent and responsible manner. We will share informa- strategic documents. tion about all processes upon request. Key Principles 5 principles form the framework of the ISCA Code of Ethics: 4. Compliance • Tolerance and Respect ISCA undertakes to comply with all applicable laws and legal orders as well as internal and policies. The Executive Com- • Sustainability mittee is overall responsible to the General Assembly and • Integrity decides on consequences for all individual committee members and the Secretary General in case of breach of the Code • Compliance of Ethics or other policy documents. The Secretary General • Transparency decides on consequences for individual staff members.

1. Tolerance and Respect 5. Transparency Mutual tolerance and respect help to create a culture of trust All decision making processes and the relevant underlying and integrity. We undertake to protect the dignity and per- facts will be treated transparently by ISCA. ISCA shares key sonal privacy of every person. organisational decisions proactively and provides access to We engage against discrimination, be it for race, ethnicity, further facts upon request, with due respect for confidenti- nationality, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disabil- ality requirements in particular for business reasons, Human ity or political opinion. All kinds of intimidation, harassment Resources and applicable data protection laws. or threats are unacceptable.

2. Sustainability ISCA strives to fulfil its tasks in a sustainable way, aiming at an adequate balance of economical, environmental as well as social aspects. We involve all our stakeholders in this process.

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ISCA Code of Conduct

• Introduction 3) Guidelines for and collaboration with the secretariat • Accountability policy • Transparency policy The President has the overall responsibility for the general running of the Association between Executive Committee • Conflict of interest policy meetings, and determines the agenda for Executive Commit- • Gift policy tee meetings and for the General Assembly. • Compliance

The role of the Secretary General and the secretariat INTRODUCTION The Secretary General is responsible for the running of the Welcome to the ISCA Code of Conduct! This Code sets out administration and secretariat of ISCA, with reference to the the basic principles we must all follow in ISCA and explains President and Executive Committee. how our values should guide all of our decisions. The secretariat staff are recruited by and are the responsibil- This ISCA Code of Conduct is valid for and signed by all ISCA ity of the Secretary General. The secretariat implements work employees and ISCA Executive Committee members. Other plans according to the overall direction set by the Executive persons acting on behalf of ISCA should adhere to the Code Committee. as well.

The ISCA Code of Conduct is only a starting point. It cannot TRANSPARENCY POLICY address every situation and is no substitute for using good We will be as open as possible about all decisions and ac- judgement and doing the right thing. Our Code does not alter tions we take, taking into account the need for confidential- the terms and conditions of our employment and volunteer- ity in some situations. ing work. It details what is expected of everyone at ISCA and supports everyone in being responsible and respectful. This Code of Conduct is based on ISCA’s Mission, Vision, Val- From the ISCA Code of Ethics: ues, and our statutes and align with the ISCA Code of Ethics. All decision making processes and the relevant underlying facts will be treated transparently by ISCA. ISCA shares key organisational decisions proactively and provides access to ACCOUNTABILITY POLICY further facts upon request, with due respect for confidenti- Knowing our respective roles and responsibilities within ality requirements in particular for business reasons, Human ISCA will assist us in working effectively together internally, Resources and applicable data protection laws. and holding the right persons accountable externally. This In accordance with this commitment to transparency, ISCA section builds on the ISCA Statutes. will share publicly on its website: The role of the Executive Committee and the President • ISCA Code of Ethics The Executive Committee is the democratic base elected • ISCA Code of Conduct (this document) among and by the members. The Executive • Names and short Bios of ISCA Executive Committee Committee is, through the General Assembly, given the day- members to-day political leadership of ISCA. The Executive Committee appoints the Secretary General to run the daily operations of • Names and short Bios of ISCA staff members ISCA. • ISCA audited accounts, at least three years back The main tasks of the Executive Committee are described in • Agenda and supporting documents for the ISCA General the document “Executive Committee main tasks”. The head- Assembly, including minutes lines are: • List of decisions from recent Executive Committee 1) Strategic organisational decisions meetings 2) Advocacy

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 53 CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY is, however, acceptable. Apply common sense and seek advice if in doubt. We respect the privacy of ISCA representatives and do not interfere in what people do outside of work. But conflicts of interest can happen if an ISCA representative’s personal, GIFT POLICY social, financial or political activities interfere, or potentially interfere, with their loyalty to ISCA. It is important to underline that when it comes to gifts, conflict of interest and other related Good Governance issues, it A conflict of interest arises when such personal activities is not only your own assessment of the situation but also the interfere, or appear to interfere, with the ability to act in the potential externally perceived understanding of the situation best interest of ISCA. Any such conflicts of interest should that matters. be declared and acted upon, for instance by abstaining from making decisions on behalf of ISCA in the given matter. A key recommendation of the ISCA Gift Policy is: Seek advice when in doubt. Any ISCA staff member may ask their Even the appearance of a conflict of interest can be harmful manager or the Secretary General if they are in doubt. Any and needs to be addressed. Executive Committee member may ask the President. Rather The following is a non-exhaustive list of examples of conflict ask too often than too seldom. And remember that commu- of interest: nicating and complying with the Gift Policy is one among several ways for ISCA representatives to convey and promote a.Where an ISCA representative puts his/her personal in- high ethical standards, which will reflect positively on ISCA terests or the interests of family members or friends ahead in the long run. of the best interests of ISCA b.Where an ISCA representative also represents other organisations with a direct interest in the matter at hand. Receiving gifts c.When an ISCA representative takes personal advantage ISCA representatives may not accept special gifts or enter- of an opportunity available to ISCA (unless ISCA has tainment, or any other favour, from stakeholders, ISCA mem- clearly decided not to pursue the opportunity, and the op- bers or suppliers if doing so might compromise, or appear to portunity is also available to the public) compromise, your ability to make objective decisions in the best interest of ISCA. d.Where ISCA representatives step out of their official roles for ISCA to assist entities or persons in their deal- Generally, it is ok to accept dinner invitations as part of a ings with ISCA, resulting in preferential treatment to any professional relationship, and likewise to accept invitations entity or person for cultural or sporting events when they are related to the stakeholder’s activities or when such gifts are nominal in value and not given with the intent of influencing the recipient’s Generally, it is advised to seek guidance from an ISCA man- decision-making. It is equally ok to accept customary cultur- ager, ISCA Secretary General or ISCA President when there is al artefacts, foodstuffs or beverages of nominal value. a real or potential/perceived conflict of interest. It is also in No cash gifts or cash equivalents (gift certificates) for ISCA the best interest of ISCA representatives to declare ongoing representatives can be accepted. Donations to the organi- external relationships or responsibilities that could lead to sation or its activities are possible, pending approval of the a conflict of interest. It is important to underline, however, Secretary General. that this should in no way be taken as a discouragement for ISCA representatives to engage in non-ISCA commitments, ISCA representatives should never ask for any gifts, meals including civic or political ones, on their own time. or entertainment for themselves as individuals. As part of ISCA activities, agreements on cost sharing for meals, etc., When an ISCA representative speaks on ISCA’s behalf or as are acceptable. a representative of ISCA, any financial compensation should as a general rule be paid to ISCA’s account. If an ISCA representative represents or works for other organisations with Refusing gifts an interest or expertise in the matter, this should be declared clearly and publicly. If you are offered a gift that violates the above rules, you can either a) politely decline and explain the ISCA Gift Pol- In addition, personal relationships at work must not influ- icy. If returning a gift would offend the giver, or it is not ence ISCA representatives’ abilities to act objectively and in possible or reasonable to return it, you may b) accept the the best interest of ISCA. gift, but should inform the ISCA Secretary General or ISCA Substantial use of ISCA resources for private purposes President to decide the next steps, including distributing the should be avoided. The occasional use of ISCA email, ISCA gift among a wider group of ISCA colleagues if possible. It telephone or ISCA equipment for legitimate private purposes is recommended to politely inform stakeholders of the ISCA

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Gift Policy when appropriate to prevent future dilemmas.

Giving gifts ISCA representatives should observe the same principles as above when offering gifts, meals or entertainment. General- ly, it is recommended to offer more creative and culturally relevant than costly gifts, etc. Also be aware that some stakeholders, in particular from the public sector, may have more restrictive policies that should be respected. ISCA representatives may offer gifts, meals and entertainment to stakeholders, event hosts and ISCA members in relevant circumstances, and of course in connection to IS- CA-led activities. However, no cash gifts may be given. COMPLIANCE All ISCA representatives should act according to given national or public governmental laws and regulations. If they conflict with this code, public laws and regulations take precedence. Executive Committee members refer to the President or the whole committee in case of potential or real conflicts of interest, and ultimately to the General Assembly. In case of breach of the Code of Conduct by Executive Committee members (including Presidents) as well as by Secretary General, the Executive Committee decides on the consequences. In case of breach of the Code of Conduct by ISCA staff members, the Secretary General decides on the consequences. Interpretation of the Code of Conduct and decisions on any consequences should be equitable and proportionate. Any person may raise concerns about breaches of the Code of Conduct to ISCA Secretary General or ISCA President without retaliation. ISCA representatives are required to raise any such concerns to protect ISCA and the wellbeing of its representatives.

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ISCA has developed Mission Statements in the areas of: directly or indirectly connected. • Staying active in later life Over the past few years, the importance of sufficient physical activity has been put into focus by a number of public • Education initiatives at the national and international level. The “World • Social Inclusion by the Means of Physical Exercises and Health Report 2002” lists lack of physical activity as one Sport of the main factors contributing to global chronic diseases, • Young people morbid obesity and mortality along with unhealthy diet and tobacco use. In 2004 the WHO adopted the “Global Strategy • Healthcare and Health Promotion by the Means of Phys- of Diet, Physical Activity and Health” and in 2010 it pub- ical Exercises and Sport lished an updated “Global Recommendations on Physical Below you will find the health care and health promotion activity for Health”. The United Nations pointed out in their mission statement for information. declaration on “Sport for Development and Peace” (2003) the importance of sport activities for health towards the “Mil- ISCA HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAM 2020 lennium Development Goals”. • The societal and political background Some European documents on physical activity for health • ISCA position can be recognised as pioneering for health enhancing physi- • The overall aims cal activity concepts and programmes. These include “Steps to health. A European framework to promote physical ac- • Differentiation of intervention approaches for HEPA pro- tivity for health” (WHO Europe, 2007), the “EU Physical motion Activity Guidelines. Recommended policy actions in support of health enhancing physical activity” (European Commis- sion, 2008) and the “Council Recommendation on Promot- THE SOCIETAL AND POLITICAL BACKGROUND ing Health Enhancing Physical Activity Across Sectors” (EC, To maintain, improve and regain one’s health is, on the one 2013). Based on such recommendations some national gov- hand, a basic concern for every human being. On the other ernments have also developed “National Action Plans” to hand, it is also one of the main goals of society and social improve their citizen’s physical activity levels. politics. Despite modern medical research, diagnostics and But one should admit that in spite of all efforts to promote therapy, which have undoubtedly made great progress, it physical activity for health, the rates of physical inactivity in must still be underlined that ways of improving the health the European Union remain unacceptably high. 59% of all status of the population have not been exhausted, nor have Europeans seldom or never exercise or play sport, while 52% they been fully developed in many areas. Due to adverse so- seldom or never engage in other physical activity; and these cio-economic conditions, loss-making health system struc- figures have not changed substantially since 2009. To make tures and by and large unhealthy lifestyles of the general matters worse, physical activity levels decrease with age. For population, there are still serious, widespread health prob- the age group of 55+, 70% seldom or never exercise or play lems despite all the medical progress. sport while 57% seldom or never engage in other physical According to many studies, the central health issue of our activities (EC: Special Eurobarometer 412 Sport and Physi- time is the growing lack of physical activity among many cal Activity, March 2014). population groups. This means many predominant diseases Therefore it’s logical that the EU is going to enforce a more of today, for example heart-circulatory diseases, diabetes, consistent and systematic implementation of the “EU Phys- bone-related and muscle and connective tissue diseases, ical Activity Guidelines” within the framework of the new along with mental and psychosomatic illnesses, are either Erasmus+ programme through a particular project focus.

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partners and key stakeholders to buy into a clear vision and goal: “to get 100 million more Europeans active in sport and ISCA POSITION physical activity by 2020”. Apart from programmes and actions undertaken by govern- As mentioned above, MOVE Week has become the flagship ments and public health systems, the past few years have event of the NowWeMOVE campaign. Financial and political also seen numerous national and international sport organ- backing from the European Union as well as corporate finan- isations, particularly in the area of ”Sport for All”, taking cial support has enabled ISCA to make significant develop- up this societal challenge and carrying out projects and ments to the MOVE Week offer. As a result the number of programmes to promote health enhancing physical activity. organisations actively engaged in the event (MOVE Agents) ISCA has been a strong promoter in this field of action for has increased from 100 to over 2300, which has extended many years. the event’s reach from 23 to 32 countries across Europe with ISCA developed its first health promotion programme in 2007 4000 events in 2014. and since that time has carried out many events and mea- ISCA has become a driving force and a recognised, powerful sures in this field of action, such as thematic seminars, con- sport stakeholder in the area of HEPA promotion in Europe. gresses, projects and campaigns. Moreover, ISCA is partner This position is based on fundamental support through some of and is actively involved in activities of different cross-bor- experienced ISCA members and cooperation with approx. der and cross-sector networks and platforms committed to 100 partners involved in ISCA projects for HEPA promotion. physical activity and health, such as the “European Platform Moreover, a number of ISCA members have developed their for Action Diet, Physical Activity and Health”. This Platform own HEPA programmes, projects and strategies. includes more than 30 stakeholders from the health, food, medical and physical activity sectors. ISCA has also been All in all ISCA and its members have reached on the one an observer in the EU Expert Group “Sport, Health and Par- hand a fairly sound position in the area of HEPA promotion. ticipation”, which has had the mandate to explore ways to But on the other hand one should admit that there are still promote health-enhancing physical activity and participation deficits and more challenges to enforce our efforts. It still in grassroots sport and to identify respective measures by seems to be necessary to encourage more associations to mid-2013. ISCA also keeps contact with “HEPA EUROPE”, become strongly involved, to build their capacity in this area a European network for the promotion of health-enhancing and to develop a more systematic approach with a conclusive physical activity. and consistent strategy. Besides this, the constant changes in this field of action suggest that continuous revision of ex- Since 2007 ISCA has carried out 4 EU funded projects in isting concepts is needed. the area of health-enhancing physical activity promotion: • PATHE - Physical Activity Towards a Healthier Europe (2008/10) with 19 partners. General aims: To build ca- THE OVERALL AIMS IN HEPA PROMOTION pacity in sport for all organisations and to disseminate These overall aims are long-term goals ISCA hopes to achieve knowledge on the promotion of health and physical ac- together with its member organisations and partners. They tivity are predominantly: • SANTE - Sport Action Network of Europe (2010/11) • To raise awareness, to motivate and to offer practical with 17 partners. General aim: Promoting physical ac- support for more ISCA members to develop and improve tivity for health with the starting point in sport organi- their own national strategies for goal-oriented health sations. promotion and prevention through sport and physical • MOVE - (2011/14) with 8 associated and 15 collab- activity. orative partners. General aim: HEPA promotion in so- • To make the outcomes of ISCA projects more useful and cio-economically disadvantaged areas. sustainable. • Active Network (2013/14) with 10 municipalities and • To facilitate co-operation and partnership between 17 sport organisations. General aim: Effective promo- member organisations already working strongly in this tion of citizens’ participation in health-enhancing phys- field of action. ical activities and sport. • To improve the quality of activities according to univer- sal standards for HEPA programmes, instructor educa- In 2012 ISCA started the “NowWeMOVE” campaign to tion and campaigning in health promotion and health improve the physical activity level of Europeans. Since its care. launch ISCA has seen significant growth in the campaign’s • To enforce partnership and co-operating with other in- flagship event, MOVE Week, capacity building among MOVE ternational “Sport for All” organisations and cross-sec- Agents and National Coordinators, awarding and other recog- tor stakeholders to develop and carry out programmes nition of good practices, and advocacy. The campaign uni- and projects within “health and sport”. fies ISCA’s core activity and allows its members, cross-sector

ISCA - DELEGATE FILE 2015 57 • To further improve the image of ISCA as a recognised, “For healthy adults aged 18 to 65 years, the goal recom- competent and powerful partner with regard to health mended by WHO is to achieve a minimum of 30 minutes of promotion and healthcare inside and outside the sports moderate-intensity physical activity 5 days a week or at least system. 20 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity 3 days a week. The necessary dose of physical activity can be accu- • To advocate on the political level for a strong and dura- mulated in bouts of at least 10 minutes and can consist of a ble support of HEPA promotion initiatives. combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity periods. Ac- tivities to increase muscular strength and endurance should DIFFERENTIATION OF INTERVENTION APPROACHES FOR be added 1 to 3 days per week.” HEPA PROMOTION To fulfil these standards it’s necessary to add regular phys- Pursuing the overall aims and a well mapped-out, efficient ical activity to daily routines either in a specially organised implementation of actions, it is reasonable to differenti- environment (e.g. sport clubs; professional fitness clubs; ate HEPA promotion interventions. Looking at HEPA pro- community sports; company sports) or to carry out regular grammes and strategies we can identify 3 main approaches, physical activity on ones own or in peer groups. which are based on the diverse relevance of physical activi- ISCA has pursued and promoted the HEPA Intervention Ap- ties for health. proach through different actions: • “Start Up Approach” • The ISCA projects PATHE, SANTE and MOVE aimed • “HEPA Approach” primarily to motivate and enable ISCA members and other stakeholders to build up their capacities to offer • “HESE Approach” health enhancing physical activities according to the standards.

“Start Up Approach” • Within the framework of the NowWeMOVE campaign, capacity building initiatives MOVE Quality and MOVE This approach is based on the assumption that any kind of Transfer enables sport and physical activity promoters physical activity is better than none, even if the dose is rath- to provide and enhance regular HEPA programmes ded- er small. Thus, this approach aims to motivate people to take icated to the HEPA intervention approach. up more general/basic physical activities in their daily life, extending from practising more active daily routines (e.g. • ISCA’s efforts in creating activity friendly environments taking stairs instead of the elevator; riding a bike or walk- and facilities for everybody in cities, which aim to make ing to the shops; gardening), to exercising or playing sport regular physical activities easier, may also be assigned occasionally (3 times per month or less). With this small to the HEPA Approach. The ISCA project “ACTIVE Net- amount of low intensity physical activity measurable health work” (2013/14) and the motto of the MOVE Congress effects may not be expected; but they can be seen as a start 2014 are a testament to these efforts. to implementing more regular and more vigorous physical activities . “HESE Approach” Recommendations from Public Health institutions, advertis- ing promotion actions from HEPA stakeholders, mass media The Health Enhancing Sport Exercise (HESE) intervention campaigns, governmental action plans or particular promo- approach is based on the fact that health benefits of physical tional events on local, regional, national or international lev- activity increase with in accordance with increased duration, els can be assigned to the “Start Up Approach”. frequency and intensity and also with the type of activity. With regards to the type of activities, “exercise” (like fitness With MOVE Week, the flagship of the NowWeMOVE Cam- training or aerobic exercise) was shown to be more effective paign, ISCA is providing a powerful and successful tool in improving fitness and health than sports like regular soc- which acts as a “Start Up Approach” to engage inactive or cer, swimming, golf activities and physical activity gained less active population groups. through daily living. “Exercise” means well-structured physical activity which systematically enhances fitness factors including endurance, strength, flexibility, coordination and “HEPA Approach” relaxation. As the “Start Up” interventions are mainly aiming to involve Some ISCA members provide particular evidence based more people in physical activities, regardless of their fre- HESE programmes according to certain quality standards, quency and intensity, the “HEPA Approach” aim at achieving such as “Cardio-vascular training”, “Back Training”, “Pre- concrete health benefits through a certain amount of physi- vention of Falls”, “Optiwell – against overweight” and they cal activity. Based on scientific studies, several recommen- offer a special education for instructors in this area. ISCA dations for minimum amounts of physical activity have been is leading the consortium of ISCA members taking care of outlined by organisations such as the WHO: HESE programmes, the “HESE-Network”.

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Physical activity and sport promotion with a determined health perspective is a central issue within ISCA’s overall policy. ISCA will pursue and improve its efforts within all relevant HEPA interventions through a targeted action plan.

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STATUTES

PREAMBLE:

ISCA understands sport as an integral part of cultural life. As people manifest their culture through their specific participation in sport, it is important to promote and to deepen a coherent view of sport and culture.

Sport as movement culture is, thus, a field where cultural identity as well as international understanding can be developed.

In the context of Sport and Culture, sport is understood not only as competitive activities and health-related exercises, but also as recreation, pastimes, games and leisure activities.

Sport/Culture is an essential part of education, and a way of educating people to be responsible citizens in their society.

Culture as a way of life includes besides sport and games also traditional customs and festivities, dance, music, song, theatre and other creative and social activities.

Statutes of the INTERNATIONAL SPORT AND CULTURE ASSOCIATION revised at the General As- sembly in Copenhagen, October 2009.

International Sport and Culture Association - Statutes

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1. Name 1 The name of the organisation shall be: “International Sport and Culture Association”.

2. Objectives 2 The objectives of the International Sport and Culture Association shall be: 1. To promote an understanding between people across borders through sports 2.1 and cultural activities; 2. To stress the view of sport as a bearer of local, regional or national cultural identity and so placing it in the centre of international exchanges of ideas, views and social and cultural expressions 2.2 3. To encourage the broadest possible participation in sporting and cultural activities among all affiliated members To further these objectives the Association shall pursue and encourage the following: a) creating or stimulating events and experiences - particularly on the sport for 2.3 all level - for the ordinary members of the organisations adhering to the objectives of the Association; b) discussing and defining sports and cultural policies internally, multilaterally 2.4 and with regard to politico-economic institutions; c) developing international exchanges, i.e. conferences, seminars, training courses, sports tournaments and festivals etc., with the view to strengthening the mani- festation of sport in the present and future international cultural picture, and including the dissemination of relevant information. d) promoting and developing actions with the objective of improving and preserving the health and integrity of each individual. 3. Address of the 3 The venue of the Association shall be at the office address of the Association Association as decided by the Executive Committee. 4. Membership 4.1 Membership shall be open to non-governmental idealistic organisations and other institutions which:- a) are engaged in sports and/or cultural activities; 4.2 b) are local, regional, national and international bodies; c) are open to all without discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, religion or political affiliation;

Membership of the Association may first be approved by the Executive 4.3 Committee, subject to ratification by the next General Assembly. 4.4 Approval and ratification of membership takes place at the beginning of the General Assembly. Immediately upon approval of membership by the General Assembly the new member will have full voting rights. Associate Membership of the Association may be granted to: a) organisations which do not fulfil the requirements for full Membership as set out above, with the exception of 4.1.c. b) organisations which prefer associate membership to full membership Associate Members will have no voting rights at the General Assembly. 4.5

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5. Executive 5.1 The Association shall be governed, between General Assemblies, by an Committee Executive Committee which is responsible to the General Assembly. 5.2 The Executive Committee shall consist of eight persons elected by the General Assembly: - President -Two Vice-Presidents - Five other members - The chairperson of each continental committee will also be part of the Executive Com- mittee In the case of a continental chairman being elected for the Executive Committee, a substitute delegate will be provided. The Youth Committee will appoint a spokesperson to partake in the meetings of the Executive Committee. 5.3 The eight elected Executive Committee members shall be elected for a period of two years. Every second year there is a vote for the President, two Vice-Presidents and the 5.4 five members of the Executive Committee. 5.5 The Executive Committee shall meet at least twice a year, with a minimum of four weeks written notice. 5.6 Quorum for an Executive Committee meeting shall be half the committee plus one person. As a Principle of striving towards a geographical balance: a) No country or organisation can have more than two members elected to the Executive Committee. b) The President or any of the Vice-Presidents shall not represent the same country, region or organisation.

5.7 The Executive Committee may appoint sub-committees to assist in the work of the Association.

5.8 Any member of the Executive Committee must be a member of an affiliated organisation.

6. Continental 6.1 The Executive Committee may set up (or establish) the Continental Committees and Committees and the Sub-committees to assist it in the work of the Association general Sub- -Geographical Committees: one Committee per continent, as soon as the committees number of affiliated organisations is sufficient. -General Sub-Committees (such as Statutes, Policies and Finances, Public Relations and Marketing, Development…etc)

6.2 The members of the Continental Committees are established in the most appropriate way according to the continental reality.

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5. Executive 6.3 A chairperson is elected by the members within the continent. Committee 6.4 All chairmen of the Continental Committees are members of the ISCA´s Executive Committee.

6.5 The ISCA´s Executive Committee appoints the members and the chairmen of general Sub-Committees.

6.6 All decisions of the Sub-Committees must be communicated to the ISCA´s Executive Committee by the appointed chairmen for approval.

6.7 All Sub-Committees and Continental Committees are responsible to the Executive Com- mittee.

7. General Assembly 7.1 The General Assembly shall be the highest authority and governing body of the Association.

7.2 The General Assembly shall convene each year.

7.3 Three months notice shall be given of the date and venue of the General Assembly.

7.4 At the General Assembly affiliated member Organisations may be represented by its delegates, all of whom having speaking rights.

7.5 Each affiliated member Organisation will have only one vote at the General Assembly.

7.6 Observers or Associate Members may attend the General Assembly for observations only.

7.7 Observers or Associate Members may only address the General Assembly at the discre- tion of the meeting.

7.8 The General Assembly shall elect the Executive Committee.

7.9 Nominations with acceptance by the nominal person of the position are valid only if they have been received by the President six weeks at least before the General Assembly

7.10 The President must forward these nominations to all General Assembly delegates four weeks before the General Assembly.

7.11 All elections shall be by secret ballot.

7.12 The vote shall be single and non-transferable.

7.13 If more than two candidates are nominated for the presidency, and no candidate receives a simple majority (more than 50 % of the vote cast) on the first count, the candidate with the least number of votes will be withdrawn from the ballot paper, and succeeding votes taken until one candidate reaches a simple majority.

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7.14 If there is only one candidate nominated for a post, a vote shall be taken “for” or “against”.

7.15 In the event of no valid nominations having been received or no nominee being elected, nominations from the floor will be accepted.

7.16 In accordance with 5.3, the General Assembly shall vote in the following sequence for the posts of: - the President - the Vice-Presidents - The members of the Executive Committee

Substitutions if required will be by co-option:

7.17 Provided there is no conflict with Statute No. 5.6 (a) and (b), the person with the next highest vote at the last election for the position in question shall be co-opted to fill the vacant position on the Executive Committee, with the exception of the post of President which will be filled by the Executive Committee from its own ranks.

7.18 The General Assembly shall appoint an Auditor. A recommendation will be made by the Executive Committee.

7.19 The General Assembly shall receive reports from: - the President - the Auditor, presented by the Executive Committee - and existing General Sub-Committees and Continental Committees

7.20 Furthermore, the General Assembly shall decide on future programmes; adopt a budget; determine membership dues; carry on any other business as per the agenda.

7.21 Members of the Executive Committee shall have speaking rights at the General Assembly.

7.22 Members of the Executive Committee shall not have voting rights at the General Assem- bly unless they are official delegates of their own organisation.

8. Extraordinary An Extraordinary General Assembly shall be called by the President, if one General Assembly third of the members or a majority of the Executive Committee make a written request to that effect. 9. Role and Duties of 9.1 The President shall have the authority to speak on behalf of the Association, in the President as much as he/she is answerable to the Executive Committee and the General Assembly. 9.2 The President will preside over all Executive Committee meetings and the General Assembly. 9.3 The President will have the overall responsibility for the general running of the Association between Executive Committee meetings. 9.4 The President determines the agenda for Executive Committee meetings and for the General Assembly. 9.5 In case of parity of votes at either an Executive Committee meeting or a General Assembly, the President shall have the casting vote. 9.6 The longest serving Vice-President within his or her election period shall deputise for the President in his absence and shall then carry out all functions normally undertaken by the President.

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10. Role and Duties of 10.1 The Executive Committee appoints a Secretary-General who, with reference to the Secretary-General the President, is responsible for the running of the administration of the Association 10.2 The Secretary-General will attend the meetings of the Executive Committee, but without voting rights. 10.3 The Secretary-General will be responsible for keeping financial records.

11. Working Language 11 For practical reasons the working language of the Association will be English. 12. Membership Dues 12 Each member organisation shall pay an Annual Membership Fee, which will be decided upon and apportioned by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Executive Committee.

13. General Financial 13 The income of the Association shall derive from Affairs -membership dues; -contributions from institutions, organisations, persons or companies; -income-generating projects.

14. Observership or 14 A two-thirds majority of the Executive Committee is required to permit an Membership of Other observer role or membership of other international organisations. Organisations A positive decision by the Executive Committee on this matter will have to go before the next General Assembly for ratification.

15. Cessation of 15.1 The membership of any organisation may be terminated by the Executive Committee if Membership two-thirds of the members present and voting decide that the organisation has ceased to comply with the objectives or statutes of theAssociation. 15.2 Such organisations will have a right of appeal to the next General Assembly. 15.3 Notification of terminations and appeals must be forwarded to all members.

16. Modification of the 16.1 A statute can only be amended, added or deleted by a General or an Statutes Extraordinary General Assembly. 16.2 The proposed amendment must be submitted in writing for inclusion on the agenda of the General Assembly. 16.3 Such proposals must be received by the President not less than two months before the General Assembly. 16.4 The President must forward all proposed amendments etc. to the members not less than one month before the General Assembly. 16.5 A proposal to amend, add or delete a statute can only be carried by at least 51% of the votes cast.

17. Dissolution 17.1 The dissolution of the Association can only be pronounced by a General Assembly, or by an Extraordinary General Assembly called for this purpose. 17.2 A two-thirds majority of the members present and voting is required for dissolution. 17.3 The Assembly shall decide on the appropriation of the Association’s properties, which can only be assigned to international organisations recognised as having the same aims as the Association.

18. Other Matters 18 Matters which are considered relevant to the Association but not mentioned in these statutes shall be decided on by the Executive Committee.

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