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Who We Are

Our Partnerships

Our Mission

Stronger Together: Our Partnerships in Action

We are proud to stand alongside organizations that share our commitment to creating safer, more accountable athletic environments. Through strategic partnerships, we work together to amplify the voices of survivors, safeguard athletes, prevent abuse, and drive meaningful policy change.

Our partnerships help us:

  • Amplify Survivor Voices – Create platforms and opportunities for survivors to be heard, believed, and supported.
  • Protect Athletes – Collaborate with like-minded groups to promote safety, prevention, and accountability across all levels of sport.
  • Prevent Abuse – Educate and shift sports culture to center athletes and end abuse.
  • Impact Legislation – Work collectively to inform lawmakers and influence policies to ensure transparency, justice, and lasting change.

Together, we’re reshaping the future of sports.

As an organization led by athlete-survivors, we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating a safer future for athletes worldwide. The strength and resilience of our community continue to inspire us in this work.

Grace French, 

Founder and President

Partnerships, Coalitions, and Movement Support


The Assist is a proud member of the Brave Movement. This survivor-led movement is committed to ending childhood sexual violence by fostering an inclusive movement that values every voice. The Brave Movement welcomes all publicly disclosed survivors, undisclosed survivors, and allies who are passionate about creating a world where all children are safe and protected.

Sport & Rights Alliance

The Assist is a core partner of The Sport & Rights Alliance (SRA). SRA is an unprecedented global coalition of leading human rights, trade unions, labor safety, and athlete advocacy organizations working together to promote the rights and well-being of those most affected by sport and to bring about a world where sport is an authentic force for good.

Safe Sport International

As an active member of both the Safe Sport International (SSI) Advisory Committee and the SSI Athlete Voice for Safe Sport Group, The Assist contributes to SSI’s strategic visioning and long-term planning, ensuring that athlete perspectives are central to the organization’s initiatives. SSI is a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding individuals in and through sport. Our work with SSI  amplifies athlete voices and enhances safeguarding practices in sports globally.

International Safeguards for Children in Sport Coalition

As part of the International Safeguards for Children in Sport Coalition, we work to encourage organizations to protect children whenever and wherever they participate in sports by providing guidance and support in developing safeguarding policy. The Assist is also a part of the Advisory Group for the coalition, where we work to guide the strategic visioning and long-term planning of the group.

Dignity 2026

Dignity 2026 is a diverse coalition of civil society organizations, including The Assist, with a long history of advocating for strong human rights standards in both the FIFA World Cup and the cities hosting the 2026 tournament.

Centre for Sport & Human Rights


The Centre for Sport & Human Rights (CSHR) is a human rights organization dedicated to the world of sport. Their mission is to advance a world of sport that fully respects and promotes human rights by generating awareness, building capacity, and delivering impact. The Assist currently serves on the Child Safeguarding Working Group convened by CSHR’s Generation 2026 Initiative which was created to advance safer, youth-inclusive sports in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Your donation supports survivors, funds sexual abuse prevention education, and helps make sport safer for all athletes.

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