British Council praised for International Inspiration work

On the evening of 1st May 2012, while opening the International Inspiration Inspired by Sport photo exhibition at the Museum of London, Lord Sebastian Coe, the chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympics & Paralympics Games 2012  thanked

 
Sports day involves 2000 pupils

  On 27 March 2012, British Council Tanzania in partnership with Tanzania National Sports Council organised a sports day. It aimed to encourage the participation of girls and persons with disabilities in sports. It brought together sports stakeholders in Tanzania, giving them a

 
International Inspiration transforms Nigerian youths

International Inspiration aims to use sport as a positive force to enrich the lives of over 12 million young people. Sephora Imomoh writes about her recent school visits to see what this programme has achieved in Nigeria.  This week, I

 
A flying start to International Inspiration in Ethiopia

Haile Gebresellassie, two times Olympic Gold medallist and four times World Champion, is truly a source of inspiration for athletes across the globe. Breaking more than 27 world records and performing at the top level consistently for two decades, Haile

 
John Akii-Bua film inspires public

In or around 1983 on his last trip out of Uganda, John Akii Bua handed a huge pile of school exercise books to his British coach Macolm Arnold. Filled with John’s pencil hand-writing, these diaries found their way via Guardian journalist

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