PASS’SPORT is a continent-wide initiative developed jointly by Sport Impact, the Paris Nanterre University Foundation, and Trace Global, with the support of the French Development Agency (AFD). This pioneering programme is designed to enhance the skills and employability of youth and professionals working within Africa’s sport-for-development ecosystem. It seeks to leverage the power of sport as a driver for inclusive economic development, job creation, social cohesion, and sustainable progress across the continent.

Beyond skills development, PASS’SPORT also aims to foster new knowledge creation, promote innovative professional practices, and encourage stronger collaboration among sector stakeholders. The initiative’s guiding principle — CONNECT – LEARN – TRANSFORM — reflects its commitment to building bridges, deepening expertise, and enabling long-term change through sport.

Programme Structure

PASS’SPORT is built around two core components:

• A digital introductory track hosted on the Trace Academia app, providing certified modules that explore sport’s role in development and present emerging career pathways in the sports sector.
• In-person seminars tailored for professionals, featuring hands-on training, peer learning, and focused sessions on sport entrepreneurship, infrastructure management, and event planning. These in-person engagements are further supported by online modules and MOOCs to provide a blended, lasting learning experience.

Kigali Seminar: Sport & Entrepreneurship

The first in-person seminar is scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, just ahead of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in September. This edition, themed "Sport & Entrepreneurship", highlights Rwanda’s rising profile as a hub for major sporting events and underlines the strategic importance of connecting these events with youth empowerment and enterprise development in the sports sector.

This immersive seminar invites professionals from the African sports ecosystem to participate in a rich learning experience that includes:

• Face-to-face sessions supported by curated online content
• Masterclasses led by experts, interactive workshops, and peer-based learning
• Case studies from across Africa showcasing innovative practices in sports
• Field visits to local organisations leading transformative work through sport

The ultimate objective is to foster innovation, nurture leadership, and enable participants to translate knowledge into meaningful impact within their communities.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Seminar Details

• Dates: September 15–19, 2025
• Location: Kigali, Rwanda
• Venue: Details to be provided to selected participants
• Certification: A certificate of completion will be issued by the Paris Nanterre University Foundation

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit their applications no later than June 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM GMT. Required documents include:

• A curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages)
• A motivation letter (maximum 1 page)
• A detailed overview of the applicant's project or business (up to 5 pages)
• A short video (maximum 2 minutes in English, 24MB max, in .mp4 or .mov format) introducing the applicant and outlining their goals for the seminar

Only complete submissions will be considered. Applicants are advised to adhere to the specified formats to ensure equal evaluation.

Upcoming PASS’SPORT In-Person Seminars (Tentative Schedule)

• Management and Coordination of Local Sports Facilities and Events (French) – April 2026, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
• Public Policy & Sport Sector Development (French) – October 2026, Dakar, Senegal
• Management and Coordination of Local Sports Facilities and Events (English) – April 2027, Cape Town, South Africa
• Sport and Entrepreneurship (French) – October 2027, Casablanca, Morocco