Youth Sport Trust International is a sport for development charity which uses the unique power of sport to improve the life chances of young people around the world. We are the
international arm of the Youth Sport Trust, a UK based charity devoted to building a brighter
future for young people. Youth Sport Trust International seeks to address the Sustainable
Development Goals in all of its work.
Youth Sport Trust International has inspired young people in over 60 countries across five
continents. We have an outstanding track record of delivery and a reputation for effective
partnerships, having established relationships with the British Council, UK Sport, UNICEF and United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace, as well as European partners and Governments.
Youth Sport Trust Internationals principles of working with partners are:
Partnership working - establishing long term relationships built on understanding, respect and trust
Bespoke service - facilitating cutting edge in-country solutions that build on global best practice
Sustainability - using an established & train the trainer approach to build capacity and future proof the network.
A key feature of the work of Youth Sport Trust International is to support and upskill educators with bespoke training. Our interventions focus on the use of physical activity and sport to develop a range of valuable life skills in young people such as teamwork, communication, resilience, tolerance and understanding. Having worked in many countries across the world, we have strong experience of the need to be mindful and show respect for different cultures.
