PROJECT 4

USING SPORT AS AN AID TO DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN

We see sport as an agent of development on par with education.  It is a medium to enhance children’s confidence and leadership skills, promote teamwork, and contribute to a brighter future for all.

Sport and play also serve as tools to teach important values and life skills including self confidence, teamwork, communication, inclusion, discipline, respect and fair play. Sport also has psychological benefits such as reducing depression and improving concentration.

Sport has a positive impact on child education. Physical education typically improves a child’s ability to learn, increases concentration, attendance and overall achievement. Children learn better when they are having fun and being active.
Sport brings people together and has the potential to cross boundaries and open a new dialogue. Many of the core values of sport parallel those necessary for peace, such as respect, justice and honesty.

Third world  schools are in crisis.  Many are overcrowded and lack basics such as electricity, lighting, ventilation, running water, toilets, and learning materials.  Students have limited access to textbooks, writing utensils, notebooks, and other supplies. Underpaid, undereducated, overworked teachers are expected to educate despite these seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

The number of students enrolled in schools continues to increase as more and more communities see the merits of education as a means to rise above acute poverty.  With the skills children gain from sports and education the next generation will be able to achieve much more.

In this way we feel we can affect a tiny bit of hope in an increasingly challenging environment.

How can we help:

     Support school soccer teams

     Train players and coaches

     Source and transport donated equipment

     Organize tournaments and events

     Award prizes to participants

     Supply schools with textbook and equipment

     Provide tuition assistance for some of those in need

We will need to partner with teachers, parents, students, and community leaders to make this work. We all need to be involved. If everyone does a little then a lot will be achieved.

You can donate equipment and money to be earmarked for a specific program.

YOU CAN HELP IF YOU WANT

IF WE ALL DO A LITTLE WE CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS

YOU CAN HELP IF YOU WANT