INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE

Football For Social Impact

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Gender equity, Peace education, Social inclusion, Youth empowerment | 0 comments

Using sport as a platform to connect and engage with girls and their local communities to promote their development 5 areas:

  • Physical fitness/football
  • Reproductive Health + Rights
  • Education
  • Leadership
  • Earning potential/financial independence
  • Engaging the girl child

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  • When I got to the field as a first Aider, I always found passionate girls who always picked the balls to play. I one day I engaged them only did I know most of them were orphans and were not schooling, but today football has given them the chance to get back to school. #whitecard

  • Uganda