Shut up and dribble? Though some people think that athletes should not get involved in social issues, we believe the opposite is true. When athletes are vocal about social issues and engage positively with the global community, they become incredible role models that empower others to create positive change in the world.
Sport has the power to transcend race, gender, disabilities, sexual orientation, and political ideologies. And its most extraordinary power is realized when it is shining a light on the struggles we face and giving a voice to those often unheard.
With Athletes Versus, we want to give athletes the tools to positively disrupt the status quo and campaign for a more welcoming, inclusive, and equitable society. We aim to help advance equality for women, the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, Black and Indigenous communities, and all communities of colour.
We partner with various professional athletes and supply them with merchandise and social-media content to promote equality and raise awareness for Athletes Versus. This awareness contributes to constructive discussions, learning and fosters a culture of empathy. We are incredibly thankful that these athletes lend their voice to our cause, supporting us through their massive reach on social media platforms. If you would also like to support us, there are a number of ways you can do so:
ATHLETES
We have produced some cool merchandise, which you can purchase via our online shop, with all proceeds going to support our work. We are not-for-profit, so all revenues are used to pay for costs or are re-invested in promoting our work.
SPONSORS / PARTNERS
We believe that brands can be hugely important participants in the fight for social justice and equality. If you share our vision to help people better understand diversity, inclusion and equity and would like to be associated with Athletes Versus, we would love to hear from you at info@athletesversus.com