By Adam Burgess | Project Leader
Ultra-durable One World Futbol's have started to arrive into Cambodia as part of this Coaches Across Continents and One World Play Project collaboration. Cambodia is a country still feeling the effects of a devastating genocide in the 1970's. It has severe issues of income inequality which has led to many social and educational problems.
Despite the lack of international success soccer is very popular in Cambodia. Around every corner there are children playing on the streets and dirt fields. They often use soccer balls which rip apart and can't be easily replaced. We have partners in Phnom Penh who give these ultra-durable One World Futbols to disadvantaged children and sports clubs in communities across the city. Using these balls saves them so much money and means they can play for months and years with just one ball.
One of these partners is IndoChina Starfish Foundation (ISF). ISF run a school and education facilities for youth who otherwise couldn't afford to attend. They offer a great number of extra-curricular activities with one of their key components being sport as education. There facilities provide opportunities for children who otherwise wouldn't be able to play and learn on a day to day basis. Thanks to this campaign they don't have to worry about soccer balls and can focus their finances on other beneficial things for the children.
Coaches Across Continents partner with ISF to to help their coaches educate children in the school and community on gender equality, the environment and health and wellness. In a neighbourhood which has very high rates of disease, gender based violence and environmental issues this is imperative to improving knowledge, understanding and encouraging solutions to difficult problems.
All of this impact is only possible thanks to your generous donations to the campaign. We greatly appreciate your support and desire to get One World Futbols to the communities and children who need play most. Anything you can do to create awareness about this campaign—telling your friends and family, sharing the campaign on your social media channels, etc.—would help more youth in some of the most underprivileged regions. Once again, we thank you on behalf of these communities.
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