‘It is better to get involved in volunteering rather than drugs on the streets’
In just a few weeks time, Olympic athletes’ thoughts will turn to Rio 2016, but the international legacy of these Games has already reached young people in the next host country.
International Inspiration is bringing to life the promise made by the London 2012 bid team to reach young people all around the world and connect them to the power of the Games so they are inspired to choose sport. It is active in Brazil’s north-eastern region, where 13 million children live. Efforts are focused on providing opportunities to play sport to a population that has few qualified PE teachers and sports facilities in schools.
The programme is supporting ‘Segundo Tempo’, a national after-school scheme which focuses on sporting activities. Through this project, four million young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who would otherwise not have the opportunity to access sport will benefit by 2016. With the support of local authorities, children and young people are now able to enjoy their right to play and experience better PE classes and sport. What’s more, through a project initiated by the GLA and the Youth Sport Trust, the Segundo Tempo model is being piloted in London.
Cibele, 18 said: “It is better to get involved in volunteering rather than drugs on the streets. I encourage people to get involved in International Inspiration. It’s full of good experiences and can help you achieve your own goals.”
Sporting chance for Brazilian kids
As a country devoted to sport, Brazil is already looking forward to hosting the Games in 2016 – but for millions of young people, the spirit of the Olympics is already being felt through the international legacy programme for London 2012.
International Inspiration is supporting ‘Segundo Tempo’, a national after-school scheme which will help four million young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to access sport by 2016.
With the support of local authorities, many children are already benefiting from better PE classes and sport clubs across Brazil – and through a project initiated by the GLA and the Youth Sport Trust, the Segundo Tempo model is being piloted in London.
Cibele, a Brazilian teenager who took part in the scheme, said: “It is better to get involved in volunteering rather than drugs on the streets. I encourage people to get involved in International Inspiration. It’s full of good experiences and can help you achieve your own goals.”
Find out more by visiting the London 2012 website.
