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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

27/11/2023 Grassroots Esports debate turned into a hot seat for panellists! read more

22/11/2023 Discovering the lingua franca of integration of refugees through sport read more

22/11/2023 It takes a village to raise a child – an African proverb that could help us adopt a more child-centred approach read more

16/11/2023 “Why mental health rocks!” and why movement can be part of the journey to a healthier mind: Dominique de Marné read more

15/11/2023 MOVE Congress 2023 powers into action with an interactive flamenco show in Madrid read more

15/11/2023 Outstanding initiatives and role models in physical activity and health awarded at MOVE Congress opening 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.

ISCA Awards

The ISCA Awards is a biennial celebration to recognise best practices and role models working in health-enhancing physical activity promotion.

Icehearts Europe

ISCA and the Finnish support programme for vulnerable children, Icehearts, join forces with 10 partners to expand this successful initiative Europe-wise.

ISCA Health

ISCA Health is a platform that will show you how to connect the dots between recreational sport, physical activity and the health sector.

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.

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.

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 in Denmark.

European Grassroots Esports

This project aims to help community organisations overcome stereotypes about esports and include young gamers in grassroots sport’s value-based social structure.

#DigiFit

The DigiFit project is helping grassroots sport staff develop their digital readiness, resilience and capacities to be fit for the digital age.

Generations Uniting through Movement

The GUM project promotes physical activity and movement that brings younger and older generations together and helps them #StickTogether.

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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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