WHO WE ARE

Social Innovation Sports is a non-profit association that believes in sport as a driver of social change. We work alongside entrepreneurs, associations, foundations and other organisations to develop projects that promote inclusion, social impact and sustainability. Through participatory methodologies and innovative approaches, we help transform good ideas into concrete solutions, always with sport as the starting point.

OUR STORY

Social Innovation Sports (SIS) was founded in 2019 by two experienced entrepreneurs with a huge desire to make a difference. It all started when Ricardo Carvalho, a graduate in physical education and sport and an entrepreneur in the technology sector, after 15 years travelling the world, began to dream of a project that would use sport as a way of responding to the social inequalities he faced. In the process of developing the idea, Ricardo met Nuno Frazão, an entrepreneur with extensive social experience and a passion for sport, who brought the dream to life and enabled SIS to be incubated. In 2020, it officially became a non-profit association.

MISSION

We promote social inclusion and the wellbeing of vulnerable communities, using sport as a tool to generate impact and positive social change.

VISION

To be the leading reference in Portugal in the use of sport as a means of social transformation, breaking cycles of exclusion and promoting fairer and more sustainable communities.

VALUES

RESPECT

We value diversity, the needs and potential of each individual, ensuring fairness and promoting healthy relationships in the way we operate.

INNOVATION

We believe in innovation as a pillar that reflects our non-conformity in the face of inequality and our commitment to creating creative and effective solutions to the challenges we face.

SUSTAINABILITY

We are committed to lasting social impact, ensuring responsible practices that promote the well-being of communities and the environment for future generations.