A high school student in Boston spent the summer organizing a 24 hour soccer tournament to raise funds for African AIDS prevention programmes Read more
Another Perspective on the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Find out about the Sport & Development dimension of the 2010 FIFA World Cup...
A football fan blows a 'vuvuzela' - a symbol of South African football fans. But to what extent will local communities benefit from the World Cup?
As the world turns its attention the 'Beautiful Game', we turn our attention to the latest S&D activities related to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Latest news
Football for Hope Centre opens in Kenya
- 08 September 10 |
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The 2nd of the proposed 20 Football for Hope Centres has opened in Kenya adjacent to the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) headquarters. Read more
Experts evaluate the use of World Cup stadiums
- 08 September 10 |
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Some South Africans have expressed concern over their government’s use of funds to construct mega-stadia for the 2010 World Cup when housing, educational facility, and health services are in dire ... Read more
Making the most of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
- 11 August 10 |
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Several initiatives focusing on the social dimensions of football took place during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Read more
Fair Play inspires with story of sport's role in ending apartheid
- 10 August 10 |
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As the world celebrates the twentieth anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release and turns its attention to South Africa for the World Cup, the Have You Heard From Johannesburg Campaign is ... Read more
Kick4Life named Football for Hope Centre host
- 10 August 10 |
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Kick4Life has been awarded the honor of serving as a host for one of the 20 Football for Hope Centers scheduled to be built by FIFA across Africa. Read more
International sport and development conference coming up in September 2010
- 06 August 10 |
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The international Sport and Development conference Beyond 2010 will take place in Belleville, South Africa from 1-3 September 2010. The conference will examine the impact and legacy of the projects ... Read more
Johannesburg hosts friendly match against xenophobia
- 04 August 10 |
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A friendly football match was held between the Highlanders of Zimbabwe and the Cosmos of South Africa in an effort to bring attention to xenophobia in South Africa Read more
Africaid’s WhizzKids newsletter now available
- 02 August 10 |
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Africaid’s WhizzKids United July edition of the monthly newsletter has just been published. Read more
streetfootballworld honoured in Alexandra
- 02 August 10 |
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streetfootballworld has received an award from the community of Alexandra for its contribution to social development in the township through the Siyakhona programme. Read more
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