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Kyra didn’t wait for permission to start changing the world. As a Pentathlon athlete and founder of Better World Project in Singapore, she represents a growing wave of young people who have stopped asking when change will come and started making it happen themselves. This Earth Day, her story is a reminder that the most powerful environmental movements often begin not in boardrooms, but in the everyday decisions of ordinary people. Earth Day, celebrated on 22 April each year, has grown from a 1970 grassroots movement into a global call for action. But awareness alone isn’t enough. Climate change, pollution, …
On Friday 27th March 2026, the Thailand Business and Disability Network (TBDN) convened organisational leaders and international organisations at the Crowne Plaza Lumpini Park, Crowne 4-5 Rooms, 21st Floor, for a bilingual session running from 10:00am to 12:00pm, exploring how more inclusive approaches can be embedded into business and workplace practice. The agenda moved through three structured conversations: why TBDN exists, the benefits and features of membership, and insights from founding members, before closing with networking. The context for this work is significant. According to TBDN’s own data, an estimated 11.3 million people in Thailand, around 16% of the population, …
A Life of Integrity, Leadership, and Service to Sport The United Through Sports family pays the utmost respect to Sir Craig Reedie, former President of the World Anti-Doping Agency and a highly respected leader within the global Olympic Movement. His lifelong dedication to sport leaves behind a legacy that has shaped generations of athletes and strengthened the integrity of sport worldwide. Sir Craig Reedie was a leading figure in international sport for decades. From his role as Chair of the British Olympic Association to his presidency of the World Anti-Doping Agency, he played a pivotal role in promoting fairness, integrity …
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace On April 6, UTS reflects on the years of uniting the Olympic, Paralympic and Special Olympics movements, and why genuine inclusion requires more than an open door. On April 6, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace offers a moment to reflect on what sport represents beyond competition. In 2026, the theme “Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers” feels particularly relevant in a world where division and inequality continue to shape everyday realities. Sport has long had the ability to bring people together, but its role today carries more weight. It …
At UTS, our mission is anchored in the belief that sport is a universal language, one that transcends borders, abilities, and backgrounds. As we approach April 2nd, World Autism Awareness Day, we are reflecting on what “inclusion” truly means. It isn’t just a policy; it’s a commitment to ensuring every young person has a seat at the table and a place on the field. No one embodies this mission more than our friend and collaborator, Ben Haack. Who is Ben Haack? Ben is a powerhouse in the world of inclusive sport. Based in Australia, his influence stretches globally through his …
