IDS: Building a Better World Through Sport

“Sport is a powerful tool for developing people, teams and whole communities; it can change lives. As sport is the most popular activity for young people, it can help to motivate young people, build teams, develop leadership, promote volunteering, educate young people as well as promote fitness and healthy lifestyles”.

Report of the Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport, 2006
 

The mandate of IDS is to integrate the development of sport and development through sport activities in order to build national sport system capacity and promote community and social development throughout the Commonwealth.

		IDS Internships Commonwealth Games Canada internships combine a real-world professional experience with the satisfaction of using sport as a catalyst for positive change throughout the Commonwealth. They are a life-changing experience for everyone.
		IDS in Africa Commonwealth Games Canada’s partners in the field are using IDS to bring profound change to the lives of thousands of young people in Africa.
		IDS in the Caribbean From a groundbreaking program for people living with disabilities to the use of cricket as a tool for HIV/AIDS education, IDS is having an impact all over the Caribbean.
		IDS in Canada Reconnect. Reflect. Reengage.