There is no consensus on a definition for a social enterprise. However, in general social enterprises are organisations that centre themselves around a social mission and use commerce as tool to maximize sustainability and impact.

Pro Sport Development (PSD) operates as a not-for-profit social enterprise, wherein we utilize different avenues for raising resources in order to achieve our social mission. PSD’s income streams include a mix of traditional fundraising methods, such as institutional grants and individual donations, along with revenue generation from provision of professional services, whose surplus is reinvested into our programming.

All of PSD’s income streams are aligned to achieve our mission, including the provision of professional services, which primarily cater to the sport and development sector. Our grant and donation income is used to deliver programs for young people, whereas our service income is generated from professional engagements with facilitators and institutions.

We believe that limiting our funding avenues restricts the impact, flexibility and sustainability of our programs, which hinders the fulfillment of our mission. We believe that as a social enterprise we can better work towards creating an ecosystem that effectively and sustainably enables the holistic development of young people.

“S4D is an instrument used to promote peace, social integration and economic development in different geographical, cultural and political contexts”.
- UNESCO

“S4D is the use of sport as a tool for development and peace”.
- International Platform for Sport for Development

The S4D glossary is a repository that encompasses a broad spectrum of terms and concepts central to sports, physical activity, and development. Head to this page to have a look at the glossary.

Check out the following resources:

• United Nations: - United Nations DESA Programme on Sport for Development and Peace | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD):
  

  Provides information on the integration of sport within the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

• The GIZ Sport for Development Resource Toolkit - https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/giz-sport-development-resource-toolkit
• sportanddev.org - https://www.sportanddev.org/
  

  A comprehensive platform offering insights and resources on S4D initiatives worldwide

• Kazan Action Plan - Kazan Action Plan - UNESCO Digital Library:
  

  A UNESCO action plan aligning sport policies with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Commonwealth Secretariat’s Sport for Development and Peace - Sport for development and peace | Commonwealth:
  

  Resources on S4D within Commonwealth nations

• Laureus Sport for Good Foundation - https://www.laureus.com/sport-for-good:
  

  Information on global projects using sport to address social issues