THE WORLD LEISURE ORGANIZATION: PROMOTING SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

Abstract

ORGANIZAÇÃO MUNDIAL DE LAZER: PROMOÇÃO SOCIAL, CULTURAL E TRANFORMAÇÃO ECONOMICA RESUMO: Para muitos, o lazer é o aspecto central da vida, influenciando o bem-estar social, cultural e econômico dos indivíduos, comunidades e nações em todo o mundo. Lazer é transformação, promovendo oportunidades para o indivíduo interagir com o meio ambiente sempre em transformação. ABSTRACT: For many, leisure is a central life focus, influencing the social, cultural and economic well being of individuals, communities and nations world-wide. Leisure is transformational, providing opportunities for individuals to address and respond to our ever changing environment. As a major way of impacting quality of life and well being, leisure provides many benefits. Founded in 1952, the World Leisure Organization is dedicated to discovering and fostering conditions through leisure that help individuals, communities and nations optimize a higher quality of life and well being. Linked to the United Nations, World Leisure provides many valuable benefits and programs and services for its membership and are presented and reviewed in this article.

Keywords

• Lazer
• Transformação
• Organização Mundial do Lazer.