One year ago, GOALS began to work in Haiti. Now GOALS expanded their activities with a project in a rugged mountain village in Haiti using the sturdy soccer balls donated by One World Futbol.
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Supporting S&D interventions in Haiti
Find out about the Sport & Development's response to the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti
Girls from the U-12 team train in the shadows of the buildings ruined by the January 12 earthquake. Over 3000 people are currently using the training field as a temporary home.
In the aftermath of the earthquake that struck Port au Prince in Haiti, many organisations involved in Sport & Development showed interest in engaging their human, financial or practical resources in this area.
The Platform has stepped in to provide information on the efforts currently underway.
Information in this section is not meant to be exhaustive.
It's meant to set the ball rolling - please add to and/or correct the information here, especially if you or someone you know is using sport as a tool to respond to the crisis in Haiti.
You can add to this section by contacting the Operating Team.
The Platform has stepped in to provide information on the efforts currently underway.
Information in this section is not meant to be exhaustive.
It's meant to set the ball rolling - please add to and/or correct the information here, especially if you or someone you know is using sport as a tool to respond to the crisis in Haiti.
You can add to this section by contacting the Operating Team.
Latest News from Haiti
Sven-Goran Eriksson goodwill ambassador for Haitian project
- 28 July 11 |
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HavServe of Haiti has successfully brought the Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson on board as an international goodwill ambassador. Read more
GOALS now working with over 500 children in Haiti
- 15 July 11 |
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In its first year of existence, GOALS has been able to reach out to over 500 of some of Haiti's poorest children.
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Willsport joins the community
- 01 June 11 |
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The sportanddev.org Platform welcomes Willsport to its growing online community. Read more
Sport for Peace and Development Forum wraps up in Geneva
- 11 May 11 |
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The second edition of the International Forum on Sport, Peace and Development came to a close today at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in Geneva (Switzerland) with the adoption of a list of ... Read more
A Reflection on the Investment and Participation in Disability Sport
- 29 April 11 |
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Sport is seen as a key tool for providing disabled people with opportunities which may not otherwise exist. But why is this, what are the complexities involved, and how are different sports using ... Read more
Football match held for amputees of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti
- 28 April 11 |
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This football match in Haiti not only provided amputees with a stage to illustrate their physical and mental strength despite their disabilities, but it also reflected the power of sport in disaster ... Read more
HavServe Haiti joins the online community
- 18 April 11 |
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HavServe in Haiti and their project Haiti Soccer 4 Development are helping people rebuild their lives through sport.
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Friendship Games to bring Haitian and Dominican youth together
- 30 March 11 |
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Soccer is being used as a way to foster friendship and understanding between children in the neighbouring countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Read more
UN Mission Co-sponsors "Sports Day for Peace" in Haitian Capital
- 18 February 11 |
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The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), in coordination with the Brazilian Embassy in Haiti and the non-governmental organization Viva Rio, held a "Sports Day for Peace" in ... Read more
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Contact the Operating Team and let us know about your involvement in Haiti.
