Kyniska Advocacy, athlete consultants.

Lived-experience-informed, trauma-informed, bespoke.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Safe sport frameworks and policies.

  • Support service design and implementation.

  • Research and policy development.

Portfolio Highlight: Mapping Gender-Based Violence in Sport for the Global Observatory

Key Outcomes

  • Comprehensive Knowledge Database: Created a searchable directory of global GBV initiatives, enabling policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to access and share best practices.

  • Actionable Recommendations:

    • Focus on supporting organisations in the Global South through funding and capacity-building.

    • Broaden the scope of GBV research to include emotional, psychological, and online abuse.

    • Push for consistent terminology in GBV-related discourse to improve data accuracy and policy development.

Kyniska Advocacy was engaged by the Global Observatory for Gender Equality in Sport to conduct a comprehensive mapping exercise to identify and evaluate initiatives, organisations, and resources addressing GBV in sport worldwide. Our task was to:

  • Document existing efforts and resources globally, including policies, training materials, and support services.

  • Evaluate their accessibility, effectiveness, and alignment with best practices.

  • Identify Gaps in existing resources and offer actionable recommendations.

  • Centralise Knowledge into an easy-to-use database to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

Portfolio Highlight: Community Management and Support Services Consultancy for Gymnasts for Change

Key Deliverables

  • Community Guide and Support Map: A user-friendly document explaining how members can access services, emphasising trauma-informed processes.

  • Policies for Community Engagement: Clear guidelines for privacy, inclusion, safeguarding, and service user expectations.

  • Member Insights Report: A detailed summary of members’ concerns, feedback, and expectations, presented with actionable recommendations for G4C leadership.

  • Support Service Redesign: An improved, survivor-centered framework for ongoing 1:1 support.

Kyniska Advocacy was engaged as a consultant to:

  • Engage with the G4C community to understand their needs and concerns.

  • Assist G4C to shape the redesign of G4C’s support services to be trauma-informed and athlete-centered.

  • Provide strategic recommendations for long-term community engagement and support.