IOCs Olympic Solidarity aim is to organise assistance for all the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), particularly those with the greatest needs, so that they can develop their own structures to favour the expansion of sport in their country.

This assistance is achieved through multi-faceted programmes priorising athlete development, but also training of coaches and sports administrators, and promoting the Olympic values (Olympic charter, rule 5).

Three support areas available through Olympic Solidarity:

1. World Programmes
2. The Continental Programmes
3. The IOC Subsidies for Participation in Olympic Games