We combine the passion of Sport with the values and power of Faith to Serve Humanity.
Sport for Humanity is a global faith and sport movement with a vision to see a world where we “Live Like We Play!”
We are guided by our Three Pillars
And our Six Principles
JOY
RESPECT
COMPASSION
BALANCE
ENLIGHTENMENT
LOVE
Inspired by a 2016 global and multi-faith collaboration amongst the Vatican, the International Olympic Committee, and the United Nations, Sport for Humanity Foundation activates 3 Pillars (Inclusion, Involvement, Inspiration) and 6 Principles (Joy, Respect, Compassion, Balance, Love, Enlightenment) to deliver value and impact…at the service of humanity.”
Impact Stories
SSH Conferences
Villanova, Georgetown, Marquette, and Creighton have all successfully hosted Sport and Spirituality in Higher Education (SSH) conferences to spark meaningful dialogue and drive real-world impact.
- Marquette 2023 led to the launch of the Milwaukee Sports Collective—a digital platform that connects youth sports programs with local faith communities offering facilities, transportation, and mentorship.
- Creighton 2024 introduced the SSH Higher Ed Teaching Model—a framework to create a shared language and best practices for integrating sport and faith in academic settings.
Partnerships through a digital platform
The Milwaukee Sports Collective is a digital platform that connects local youth sports programs with faith-based leaders who offer resources like gyms, transportation, and mentors as part of their community mission.
- Over 40 local organizations now use the app and website to solve day-to-day needs. For example, a nonprofit basketball league needing a gym might be matched with a nearby Catholic high school willing to help—ensuring kids have access to meaningful sports experiences.
- The platform is a private network of leaders dedicated to collaboration between the sport and faith communities.
Content amplified through the education system
St. Mary’s College of California serves as the hub of our Higher Ed program, whereby schools can share resources around the common language of Sport for Humanity; that is the 3 Pillars and 6 Principles. Grants are distributed to support the development of specific programs in the academic, athletic, and mission-ministry departments.
- Creighton, DePaul, Georgetown, and Xavier (BEC)
- Santa Clara and Seattle (WCC)
- Fairfield and Manhattan (MAAC)
- La Salle (A10)
- Christian Bros (Gulf South)
Humanity Sports Club
Global Digital Community
The Humanity Sports Club global digital community is a joint initiative between Sport at the Service of Humanity and Save the Dream to provide local faith and sport communities with a global digital resource and knowledge-sharing platform.
