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GAME

GAME International NGO

Copenhagen, Denmark

Sport for developmentChildren & YouthCommunity developmentGender equality
NGOFounded 2002International reach
Profile last updated: May 3, 2026

About

Founded in 2002, GAME is a non-governmental organisation based in Copenhagen, Denmark working on sport for development, children & youth, community development +2 more.

GAME is an international NGO founded in 2002 by Martin Schultz, George M. Goldsmith and Simon Prahm. It works for social change through youth-led street sports and culture in Africa, Europe and the Middle East, with a focus on at-risk communities and refugee settings. GAME establishes innovative street sports facilities, trains youth leaders as coaches, instructors and role models in street sports and civic engagement, and supports street sports and culture communities and youth entrepreneurs. Its work includes psychosocial work and empowerment of women and girls, with the aim of strengthening equity in opportunities, health, gender, livelihood, inclusion and engagement in society. GAME operates Streetmekka facilities in Denmark and has offices or programmes in Ghana, Jordan, Lebanon and Tunisia.

Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Founded

2002

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

GAME International NGO

Focus areas

street sportsyouth leadershipsocial changepsychosocial workinnovative facilitiesrefugeesempowerment

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Sport for developmentChildren & YouthCommunity developmentGender equalityRefugees & Migration

Works for

ChildrenYouthRefugees & MigrantsWomen & GirlsCommunities

How they work

Direct servicesCapacity buildingCommunity programmes

Programmes

Streetmekka

Sport for development · Denmark

Innovative street sports and culture facilities in Danish cities including Copenhagen, Aalborg, Esbjerg and Viborg.

WELOVEASPHALT

Sport for development

Street sports initiative using asphalt spaces to support youth communities.

DUNK-Grassroots

Sport for development · Ghana

Grassroots basketball and street sports programme in Ghana.

Countries of operation

DenmarkGhanaJordanLebanonTunisia

Funding & support

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerSponsorship

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Sustainable Development Award - Inclusion

2021

Worlds Top 200 NGOs

NGO Advisor2017

Best in Town for Kids

AOK2017

Esbjerg Municipal Foundation's Architecture Award

2016

CSR Partnership Prize

CSR Awards2014

IAKS Award

2013

Best Initiative of the City

AOK2011

Integration Award

Ministry of Integration2008

Gerlev Sports Award

2004

Integration Award

Copenhagen Municipality2003

Beyond Sport Award, Sport for Innovation and Tech category

2018

ISCA Award, Successful/exemplary partnerships for paved/asphalt spaces

2018

Building of the Year, Sports Architecture

Archdaily2019

IOC IAKS Award in Gold

2019

Statens Kunstfond Award

The Danish Art Council2020

Making A Difference Award (Commended)

ESOMAR Foundation2020

Social Award

Danish Crown Prince Couple2022

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