“My name is Kaija, I am 22 years old and I am currently studying Sport Management and Communication at the German Sport University in Cologne. Since a very young age sport and volunteering have always been a part of my life. A key experience for my personal development and my growing interest in the Sport for All movement was a 12 months volunteering service at the organisation « United Through Sport » in South Africa. Since then I have been part of different projects using sport as a tool to either create platforms for intercultural exchange, enhance life skill development, integrate refugees, or promote gender equality. I truly believe that sport has the power to foster positive changes in our communities if it is used in a beneficial way for everyone without leaving someone behind.”