32 THE TORONTO CHARTER FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A GLOBAL CALL FOR ACTION and INVESTMENTS THAT WORK FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Synthesis of the case study

The Toronto Charter for Physical Activity was launched in May 2010 by Global Advocacy for Physical Activity (GAPA), the Council of the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH), and has become a key advocacy document for governments and not-for-profit organisations (NGO's) around the world. The document received a high level support from organisations and individuals that are now using it to guide their work, seek funding and plan programs and national strategies. It outlines four actions, based upon nine guiding principles, and it's a call for all countries, regions and communities to strive for greater political and social commitment to support Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) for all.