The International Alliance For Youth Sports (IAYS) was created by the National Alliance For Youth Sports (NAYS) in 2003. NAYS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization which seeks to make the sports experience safe, fun and healthy for ALL children. In addition, NAYS promotes the value and importance of sports and physical activities in the emotional, physical, social and mental development of youth. Through the growth NAYS has experienced here in the U.S., IAYS  is now able to offer like services worldwide by reaching communities sharing similar goals of aiming to enhance the overall health and well-being of their youth through SPORT. 

IAYS today is dedicated toward building a network of individuals and organizations that are willing to support our initiatives and those we work with in our efforts to provide quality youth sports training and resources such as sports equipment to those in need of further assistance.  

 

 

IAYS Vision-

Our vision is for ALL children around the world to have the opportunity to engage in quality youth sports experiences at school or in their community. Through IAYS’ efforts each year, we will continue to strive to build a TEAM of people prided in working together in our hopes to enrich the health and well-being of ALL children through sport.  

  “Think of it… throughout the world millions of children will never experience the joys others have experienced by playing sports as a child. But now, that can all change. Children around the world in developing countries can receive better equipment and, more importantly, learn how to PLAY sports with the equipment while having fun, learning valuable life skills and all the other benefits sports have to provide. We need your help to make it happen!” 

- Fred Engh, NAYS/IAYS Founder & CEO  

   

 

  

Annual Objectives-

• Broaden our network of supporters: IAYS believes that by joining forces with individuals and organizations who share with us in our mission to improve the quality of life for children through sport, we as a TEAM can make an even greater impact on children’s lives throughout the world. By raising awareness about our efforts to provide sports equipment and educational resources to selected communities, IAYS will increase its support base and encourage more people to join us in our efforts to improve the youth sports experience for ALL children around the world.
• Enhance our fundraising efforts: IAYS recognizes that fundraising is an essential component in order to enhance our efforts and provide MAXIMUM support to our communities worldwide. By focusing on ways to increase our fundraising efforts through volunteer-driven fundraising activities, building long-lasting corporate and donor relationships to hosting successful charitable events throughout the U.S., we will better be able to increase our efforts and better help all communities requesting IAYS’ support throughout each year.
• To increase program efficiency by creating a sense of connection: IAYS’ goal is to collect more specific items of youth sports equipment as well as continue to develop quality educational materials to better meet the needs of those requesting our guidance and support. By familiarizing our volunteers, partners and supporters throughout the U.S. with the communities receiving their donated sports equipment and resources we will be creating a “TEAM-oriented” mindset allowing our supporters to understand who it is their efforts are benefiting around the world.