9. Alessio Norrito (Italy & UK) - How are football & refugee migration related in Italy?
Erika speaks to Alessio about his experiences as a researcher in Sport for Development, and his PhD studies examining the role of football in the lives of refugees in Sicily. Alessio Norrito graduated...
21 Feb 202356min
8. Game Mothibi (Botswana) - How can ubuntu mentorship empower women in Africa?
Erika speaks to Game about her experiences founding sport for social impact initiatives in Botswana, receiving her Sport and Olympic Studies masters degree in Japan, and the power of mentorship. Game ...
14 Feb 202348min
7. Matt Stevenson-Dodd (UK) - How can we be honest about the limitations of social impact?
Erika speaks to Matt about the importance of purpose, measurement, and transparency in creating impact, and his experiences as CEO of Street League. Matt is Managing Director of Trust Impact, a data a...
7 Feb 202356min
6. Marika Warner (Canada) - How can we embed anti-racism into Sport for Development?
Erika speaks to Marika about adapting programming and M&E during the Covid pandemic, and how Sport for Development can be anti-racist. Marika Warner is the Director of Research and Evaluation for comm...
31 Jan 202356min
5. Ben Sanders (South Africa) - Why should we be cautious of evangelizing Sport for Development?
Erika speaks to Ben about the evolution of the Sport for Development sector, and how the Sportanddev platform supports learning. Dr. Ben Sanders is a specialist consultant and thought leader in Sport ...
24 Jan 202349min
4. Shanell Mosley (USA) - Why is purpose important in sports partnerships & social responsibility?
Erika speaks to Shanell about her interest in corporate social responsibility, and her vision leading the D.C. United Foundation in Major League Soccer (MLS). Shanell Mosley is the Director of Communi...
17 Jan 202354min
3. Stephen McCubbin (Jamaica) - How can cheerleading unpack toxic masculinity & prevent violence in Jamaica?
Erika speaks to Stephen about how cheerleading can prevent violence in Jamaica, and the challenges facing practitioners in the Global South. Stephen McCubbin is a Policy, Community and Youth Developme...
10 Jan 20231h 6min
2. Mariam Ibrahim (Egypt & Germany) - How does a former pro athlete build a career in Sport for Development?
Erika speaks to Mariam about her experiences as a pro footballer, and how she broke into the Sport for Development sector through an internship. Mariam Ibrahim is a former professional football player...
3 Jan 202344min
