ACOLOP

Founded in 2004, ACOLOP is a non-profit network based in Lisboa, Portugal working on sport for development.

ACOLOP is the Association of Olympic Committees of Portuguese Official Language, a non-profit organisation linked to the Olympic movement. It was officially established in Lisbon on 8 June 2004 and brings together National Olympic Committees from Portuguese-speaking countries and communities, as well as associate members in India and Sri Lanka. The association promotes Olympic values of excellence, respect and friendship, cooperation between Portuguese-speaking countries, sustainable development through sport, social inclusion and opportunities for young people. It works through international affiliations, memoranda of cooperation with bodies such as FISpT, and partnerships with institutional, technical and commercial partners. It also publishes governance and accountability information for its members and other stakeholders.