The Youth Sport Trust is an independent charity devoted to building a brighter future for young people. We are passionate about helping all young people achieve their full potential by delivering high quality physical education (PE) and sport opportunities. Through 20 years of experience, we have developed a unique way of maximising the power of sport to grow young people, schools and communities. We believe in the power of sport to change young people's lives for the better. Our programmes focus on using sport as a vehicle to improve young people's: Wellbeing: Our work develops children's fundamental movement skills, equipping them with the confidence, competence and enjoymen... read more The Youth Sport Trust is an independent charity devoted to building a brighter future for young people. We are passionate about helping all young people achieve their full potential by delivering high quality physical education (PE) and sport opportunities. Through 20 years of experience, we have developed a unique way of maximising the power of sport to grow young people, schools and communities. We believe in the power of sport to change young people's lives for the better. Our programmes focus on using sport as a vehicle to improve young people's: Wellbeing: Our work develops children's fundamental movement skills, equipping them with the confidence, competence and enjoyment of sport needed for a lifetime of activity, as well as good physical and emotional health. Leadership: Our work supports the personal development of young people and their progress at school, as well as preparing them for the challenges of life ahead. We support young people to develop a range of positive character qualities, such as: creativity, aspiration, resilience and empathy. Achievement: PE and sport delivered well is proven to impact positively on attainment and academic achievement. It can engage young people in learning and support the development of skills needed for success in the classroom, including: communication, teamwork and self-management.
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By Helen Vost | Managing Director, Youth Sport Trust International
The education of young Syrian refugees in Beirut by the Alsama Project has continued in Beirut in spite of the war. Now it is hoped that the ceasefire will become permanent and the New Year will... Read the full report ›By Helen Vost | Managing Director
Youth Sport Trust International was back in Karachi, Pakistan in June to deliver further training to upskill practitioners to become ‘Master Trainers’ themselves. Our expert trainers... Read the full report ›By Helen Vost | Managing Director
Cricket continues to provide a welcome diversion for boys and girls living in refugee camps in Lebanon. Having escaped from war torn Syria, these young refugees now living in Beirut, have had... Read the full report ›