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The International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA) is a non-governmental and not-for-profit umbrella association empowering physical activity stakeholders, starting with our members, to get more people active and enjoy their human right to move.

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MOVE Congress

70+ international collaboration projects

10 global MOVE Congresses

11 NowWeMOVE campaign models

Inspiring people around the world to be more active for their health and wellbeing is a big challenge. A challenge that demands effective approaches that can be adapted to a variety of settings. That’s why ISCA strives to build the capacity of our members and partners to deliver their initiatives.

Latest News

23/09/2022 New Eurobarometer on sport and physical activity shows little change since 2017 – but take note of a growing trend read more

17/09/2022 MOVE Week Latin America turns 10! read more

13/09/2022 Alliance calls for continuation of EU Operating Grants for NGOs in the field of health read more

08/09/2022 ISCA webinar: Are sport and physical activity keys to unlocking mental wellbeing? read more

29/08/2022 In-person and online registration open for MOVE Congress Latin America 2022 read more

12/08/2022 ISCA calls for European Solidarity Corps volunteers for 2023: Applications open! read more

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Current Initiatives

MOVE Congress

The MOVE Congress is one of the most dynamic conferences in the world that focuses solely on recreational sport and physical activity.

IRTS Networking Platform

The IRTS Networking Platform is the first international knowledge hub and networking platform for people working in integration of refugees through sport.

European Mile

The European Mile is an event celebrating the joy of moving again at your own pace – by running, walking or rolling a mile.

Physical Literacy for Life

We are working with experts across continents on a common understanding of physical literacy that aligns different countries and sectors.

MOVE Week

MOVE Week is an annual global event showcasing the benefits of being active and participating regularly in sport and physical activity.

European School Sport Day

European School Sport Day® is a school day dedicated to having fun, playing together and promoting physical activity and health for everyone. ISCA is a founding partner.

No Elevators Day

No Elevators Day is a free global initiative highlighting a simple way for busy people to add physical activity to their day: #UseTheStairs instead of the elevator or escalator.

NowWeMOVE

NowWeMOVE is a world-wide campaign to promote sport and physical activity and tackle the physical inactivity epidemic.

European Week of Sport

ISCA is a partner of the #BeActive European Week of Sport and is appointed to the role of National Coordinating Body for the European Week of Sport in Denmark by the Danish Ministry of Culture.

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Online Learning

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Integration of Refugees Through Sport course

We have designed the MOVEment Spaces online course...

Integration of Refugees Through Sport: Theory of Change

Welcome to this module on the Theory of Change in...

Grassroots Sport Diplomacy course

Welcome to the Grassroots Sport Diplomacy online course...

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