Partners and Stakeholders

Supporters

German Federal Government

As part of the German Federal Government, the Federal Chancellery (Bundeskanzleramt) serves as the central coordinating body supporting the work of the Federal Chancellor and the Federal Cabinet. It is responsible for the sport and volunteering (Sport und Ehrenamt) portfolio of the German Government, working not only on policy but also supporting initiatives that strengthen social cohesion, civic engagement, and inclusive participation in society.

Commerzbank AG

Commerzbank AG is a global banking and financial services company founded in 1870 with its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. For many years the company has supported both top sports and Sport for All activities nationally, and internationally. The TAFISA headquarters is housed by Commerzbank.

German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB)

The German Olympic Sports Confederation ('Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund', DOSB) is the non-governmental umbrella organisation of German sport. It was founded on May 20, 2006, resulting from the merger of the German Sports Confederation (DSB) and the National Olympic Committee for Germany. Along with being a founding TAFISA member, the DOSB remains a strong supporter.

European Commission

The European Commission is the executive of the European Union and promotes its general interest, including promoting and supporting opportunities for Europeans participate in Sport for All and physical activity. TAFISA and the Commission have been working closely together for many years, including on cooperative projects on Health Enhancing Physical Activity, SportCityNet, Project Recall, the European Week of Sport Toolbox, and many others. TAFISA also holds a seat on the European Commission's High Level Working Group on Grassroots Sport.

Nike

Nike, Inc. is a global leader of the sporting goods industry and a firm believer in the power of sport to move the world. Through various programmes, they are committed to helping kids reach their greatest potential and creating more equal playing fields for all. The Made to Play initiative aims toachieve this goal and TAFISA is working together with Nike, Inc. to make it a reality.

Chengdu Happy Sports Development Group Co., Ltd. (HSC)

Happy Sports (China) Group advances the vision of "Global Sports · City Future", promoting sustainable active cities through its "sports+" model. In partnership with 42+ regions across China, the group has supported the development of 120+ innovative sports parks.Founded by Ms. Zhou Li, the Happy Sports China Plan (2014) promotes mass participation in sport and has become a recognized platform for sports innovation, city development, and international exchange.

Partners

International Olympic Committee (IOC)

TAFISA and the IOC share a long standing cooperation emphasised by the IOC's official recognition of TAFISA, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations for the further development of selected TAFISA programmes, TAFISA's seat on the IOC Olympism365 Commission, and the IOC's patronage of many TAFISA programmes and events.

World Health Organization (WHO)

TAFISA and the WHO have enjoyed a mutually beneficial working relationship for many years, which has included cooperation on TAFISA publications and the WHO's Europe's Healthy Cities program.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

UNESCO is a specialised agency dedicated to strengthening our shared humanity through the promotion of education, science, culture, and communication. TAFISA and UNESCO have been active partners for many years, highlighted by TAFISA's seats on the Permanent Consultative Council (PCC) and International Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS). UNESCO has also been patron to many TAFISA events.

International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE)

ICSSPE was founded in the late 1950s with the aims of maintaining an inclusive perspective on the different disciplines of sport, sport science and physical education, and of furthering a continuing collaboration between them. It brings together a wide range of scientific and professional organisations of various sport branches and disciplines, and creates the possibility for interdisciplinary collaboration.

European Non-Governmental Sports Organizations (ENGSO)

ENGSO is a not-for-profit organisation that acts as the umbrella organisation for National Olympic Committees and National Sports Confederations responsible for grassroots sports in 34 European countries.

International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS)

IAKS is an international, non-governmental, non-profit organisation operating in the field of sports and leisure facilities. TAFISA and IAKS signed an MOU in 2010 for cooperation regarding facilities for Sports for All.

Knowledge Centre for Sport & Physical Activity Netherlands

Knowledge Centre for Sport & Physical Activity Netherlands (Kenniscentrum Sport & Bewegen in Dutch) aims to strengthen the impact of sport through better use of knowledge and to increase the level of knowledge about sport and physical activity. Kenniscentrum Sport & Bewegen is both a member and partner of TAFISA, most notably hosting the 23rd TAFISA World Congress in 2013 (at the time the organisation was known as NISB).

African Union Sport Council Region5 (AUSC Region5)

The African Union Sport Council Region 5 (AUSC Region 5) is the sports arm of the African Union, in the southernmost tip of Africa. Its main aim is to use sports to achieve peace, integration, and unity in Region 5's ten countries, using sport as a vehicle to encourage people to develop and come together irrespective of colour, economic status, political beliefs, class, or gender.

Foundation for Sport, Development, and Peace (FSDP)

The Foundation for Sport, Development, and Peace (FSDP)'s vision is to promote, advocate, and facilitate an improved understanding and practice of sport and the application of Universal and Olympic values as tools for development, social change, and peace.

World Union of Olympic Cities

The World Union of Olympic Cities is the only association which brings together former and future Olympic host Cities. Through its network, Smart Cities & Sport, the Union offers a platform for cities to learn, share and connect.

Liverpool John Moore's University

Liverpool John Moore's University is one of the largest, most-dynamic and forward-thinking universities in the UK, counting over 23,000 students from over 100 countries world-wide.

Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program

The Aspen Institute, founded in 1949, is a global non-profit organisation committed to realising a free, just, and equitable society. The mission of the Sports & Society program is to convene leaders, facilitate dialogue, and inspire solutions that help sports serve the public interest and build healthy communities.

SmartCities & Sport

Established in 2014, smartcities & sport is an initiative that originates from the World Union of Olympic Cities which gathers former and future Olympic Host Cities. It has since expanded to cities interested in using sport as a platform for growth and development.

Ibero-American Council of Sport (CID)

The Ibero-American Council of Sport (CID) is an intergovernmental organisation whose main objective is to promote the development of sport in Ibero-American countries through cooperation and the establishment of common action mechanisms in sports matters. The CID counts 22 member countries across the Americas and the Iberic Peninsula.

Université de Lorraine

With more than 3,700 teaching and research faculty and approximately 60,000 students, including nearly 8,000 foreign students, the Université de Lorraine (UdL) is one of France's largest multidisciplinary universities. Its location in the heart of Europe, with borders on three European member states (Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg) offers to UdL a privileged position for strong international partnerships.

International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG)

The International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport was founded 30 years ago in Brighton and is the world's largest network dedicated to advancing gender equality in sport and physical activity. Their vision for 2022 - 2026 is for sport and physical activity contributing to a world where all women and girls thrive. The day-to-day running of the IWG rotates around the world every four years. The UK took over from New Zealand in 2022, the Secretariat is hosted by the Sport and Recreation Alliance.

Global Observatory for Gender Equality and Sport (GO)

The Global Observatory for Gender Equality and Sport (The GO) was established in July 2021 with the support of UNESCO and the Swiss Confederation. Located in Lausanne, Switzerland, its mission is to promote gender equality and empower women and girls in all their diversity through physical education, physical activity, and sport (PEPAS).).

The International Platform on Sport and Development (sportanddev)

The International Platform on Sport and Development (sportanddev) is the leading global hub for those using sport to achieve social, economic and environmental goals. Sportanddev was founded in 2003 and exists to share knowledge, build good practice, facilitate coordination and foster partnerships in sport and development. The sportanddev.org website receives over 500,000 unique visitors per year from 229 countries and territories and is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.