The Caribbean Sport and Development Agency (CSDA), is committed to the development of individuals and communities through Sport and Physical Education within the Caribbean region. CSDA is recognized as the leading Sport for Development Agency in the Caribbean region and has supported Sport for Development initiatives in thirteen (13) Caribbean territories.

 

CSDA serves as a regional hub for sport for development initiatives in the Caribbean, and has worked in collaboration with many local, regional and international agencies, including the Australian Sports Commission, UNITED WAY TT, CARICOM, UNICEF, Commonwealth Games Association of Canada, OCASPE, CANOC, Regional Sports Academy (Suriname), UWI, UTT, Government Departments of Youth, Sport and Education, and other Sport and Development stakeholders. 

 

The organization specializes in enhancing capacity of personnel and organizations responsible for in-country implementation of Sport for Development programs. CSDA is also committed to advancing Sport for Development knowledge and practice through research. 

Mission

CSDA’s mission is to develop people and communities in the Caribbean through the powerful medium of sport and physical activity, embracing the values of authenticity, consistency and trustworthiness in an unwavering commitment to strengthen institutions, enhance capacity and inform practice.

Vision

A healthy, productive and harmonious Caribbean.

Goals

1. Improved quality of SDP programming based on Global Standards and Regional Priorities reaching more children, young people and persons with disabilities in schools and communities throughout the region
2. Greater proficiency of implementing and coordinating organizations working collaboratively at the community, national and regional levels in the delivery of sustainable SDP programmes.
3. Broadened understanding of SDP knowledge and practice through evidenced-based research that examines and informs SDP policy and practice.

Core Values