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UTS celebrates the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD)’s new initiative as a powerful reinforcement of the global mission to use sport as a tool for inclusion, development, and safeguarding of the youth. As an organisation that has worked extensively across Southeast Asia, UTS commend the IOC and AFD for their commitment. The initiative aims to tackle youth crime in Southeast Asia by using sport to engage vulnerable and at-risk youth. Backed by a grant mechanism, the initiative will fund community-based projects that use sport to build resilience, promote inclusion, and prevent involvement in crime and …

Earlier this year, UTS CEO Julia Govinden visited Mauritius and she returned once again earlier this month. Julia had the opportunity on her last visit to spend time at M-Kids, a remarkable local association dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of vulnerable youth. With an intrinsic dedication to youth, Julia feels deeply for any youth that are on the outskirts of society, so this visit was a meaningful and precious experience, shining a light on the incredible work that M-Kids does every day to create opportunities and a brighter future for the children in their care. Grassroots organisations like …

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – As part of the SC:ORE initiative (Sport against Crime: Outreach, Resilience, Empowerment of At-Risk Youth), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hosted an crucial session exploring how sport can meaningfully contribute to multi-sectoral partnerships for violence and crime prevention. In this session, hundreds of global leaders and experts came together to discuss the vital role of the sport sector in youth crime prevention. The webinar featured insights from senior representatives of the IOC, NBA Africa, adidas Foundation, and national sport authorities, each bringing their perspectives and …