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Urece implementing change in Brazil
The Brazilian NGO is using sport as a tool for social change and is becoming a social business.
NPC Haiti’s national day making headlines
The Agitos Foundation is helping to support para-sport in Haiti on 17 October of each year.
IMAGE project changing perceptions in India
Children with an impairment in Indian villages are now being included among local activities.
Darko Duric making waves for NPC Slovenia
The world-class swimmer is setting the bar high for newcomers to the pool in Slovenia.
Surrey Canoe Club paddling an inclusive route
Numerous awards have been given to the organisation in Great Britain, which aims to be an all-inclusive project.
Solomon Islands on a development roll
Wheelchair basketball is changing the perception of para-sport on the Islands, making its way into national events.
The short story of Noor Ismail
Just by continuing to live his life, the Palestinian has become an ambassador for para-sport in his country.
Connecting to heroes via Classroom Champions
Throughout the Americas, technology is being used to connect kids to Paralympians and teach them valuable life lessons.
VolleySLIDE increasing presence of sitting volleyball
Matthew Rogers, founder of VolleySLIDE, shares how the sport is encouraging mass participation at the club level and below.
British swim club gives opportunity to all
While the Sharks Swimming Club may be a local group, it has produced Paralympians and allowed so many the chance to compete.
Armenians sail what were thought to be impossible waters
The founder of the Armenian National Disabled Sports Federation writes about what inspired him to start the organisation.
Apply now for Agitos Foundation’s 2014 Grant Support Programme
The Agitos Foundation will invest another EUR 650,000 in development projects this year.
Albania going from exclusion to inclusion
The start of drastic changes are being made in Albania to improve the quality of life for people with an impairment.
Wheelchair hurling combines national pride with accessible sport
Ireland’s national game, also known as camogie when played by women, has grown in popularity and proves that sport can be open to all.
From volunteer to professional ChangeMaker
ChangeMakers: Namibian Ambrose Trust Mutongomanya was inspired by his experience of volunteering within para-sport to make a difference through his company when in full-time work.
Mexican blogger takes initiative
ChangeMakers: Efren Andres Galvan Rangel decided to establish his own website and Facebook page to keep Mexicans informed about para-sport in their own language.
Ghana ChangeMaker helps parents, children through sport
Francis Amedor from the Ghana Society for the Physically Disabled has helped to establish new projects, in partnership with the Danish Paralympic Committee, which have helped children and their parents not only to play sport but with equipment, legal rights and equality for people with impairments.
Sport fights discrimination in Zimbabwe
An innovative project, Sport 4 Socialisation, uses sport to break down barriers and perceptions of ability in Zimbabwe.
Football gives Vietnamese youth ‘confidence, strength’
ChangeMakers: Ngo Huu Ky Phong shows how an accessible football project is helping Vietnamese children to develop skills as well as character.
ITF proves sport’s positive impact through wheelchair tennis
ChangeMakers: The International Tennis Federation conducted a study of it’s development fund and found that wheelchair tennis leads to ‘numerous’ psychological and social benefits.