Sport

Sport makes a significant contribution to building trust and cultural relations. We use sport as an important tool to build skills and develop confidence, especially for young people.

Egypt is named the 20th and final country to join International Inspiration © II Foundation, 2012
International Inspiration

Through International Inspiration the British Council works in partnership to enrich the lives of millions of children and young people of all abilities in schools and communities across the world by offering them the opportunity to participate in high-quality physical education, sport and play.
Premier Skills in Botswana © Spike Sinombe, 2012
Premier Skills

Premier Skills is a partnership between the British Council and the Premier League which uses football as a tool to develop the skills of young people. The programme concentrates on grassroots community coaching, linking UK and international community projects and generating English language products for teachers and learners.

Premier League's Review

Read about the Premier League's Creating Chances 2012 report.
Premier Skills' global reach

Read how Premier Skills is driving global aid.
Wigan Athletic in Egypt

Read about the latest Premier Skills course in Egypt.
Premier League in India

Read about the development of girls football in India.
Coaching in Tunisia

Premier Skills participant works alongside coaches in Tunis
Premier League praise

‘The British Council is a partner we really value and trust’
Saints Foundation in Egypt

Read how Southampton’s Foundation staff took part in Premier Skills
London 2012 record

See the Guardian feature on the Olympic Games' first social legacy programme
London 2012 legacy

Read about the power of sport in Malaysia
Beyond Sport

International Inspiration wins recognition for its global legacy
Premier League Review

Read highlights from the Premier Skills 2011 – 12 season
Hodgson visits Rio

Hear from Roy Hodgson after his visit to a Premier Skills project