Olympism
Olympism is manifested through actions that promote education, equality, ethical behavior and fundamental human rights. While the Olympic Games represent the apex of Olympism, the development of humankind through sport is also illustrated through private companies, national governmental organizations (NGOs), committees, non-for-profits, and entire nations.
The IOC and NOC have six fundamental ways in which they try to promote and teach Olympism:
1) Sport for all: Sport belongs to everyone
2) Development through Sport: Putting human beings first
3) Education through Sport: Developing body, will, and mind
4) Women and Sport: Promoting women's participation
5) Peace through Sport: Forging friendships among athletes
6) Sport and Environment: Preserving precious resources
On June 26, the IOC, UNHCR, and Samsung distributed more than 75,000 sports kits to young refugees in India and South Africa. According to Olympic.org, "A sports kit contains basic sports and recreational material for about 300 kids, such as different balls, bibs, caps, shirts and chalk to mark the field.. This equipment is sufficient to set up organised sports activites in camps and settlements which have the power to provide a semblance of normality and structure to lives that are in disarray. Sport offers an outlet that channels energy positively and helps to develop tolerance, cooperation and an appreciation of rules" (Olympic.org).
For the 2012 Games in London, the IOC has included the Olympic Truce Wall, which was implemented during the 2000 Games in Sydney. In addition to The Truce Wall, the IOC has launched a global solidarity campaign called Giving is Winning. The new campaign is set to provide sporting activities for refugees from around the world, specifically in their camps. The NOC of London was responsible for distributing clothes, hats, and other necessities to those that have been affected by disease, famine, and violence.
The World Olympic Association manifests Olympism through their devotion to uniting people from around the world regardless of race, ethnicity, age, or anything definitive. In fact, The WOA promotes and disseminates all Olympic values and ideals.