Another perspective on the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Another perspective on the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Find out about the Sport & Development dimension of the 2010 FIFA 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.

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Published: 09/07/2010 - 23:00

Experts evaluate the use of World Cup stadiums

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 need of additional support.

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Published: 09/07/2010 - 23:00

Football for Hope Centre opens in Kenya

The 2nd of the proposed 20 Football for Hope Centres has opened in Kenya adjacent to the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) headquarters.

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Published: 09/07/2010 - 23:00

24 Hour Barefoot Soccer Tournament to prevent AIDS in Africa

A high school student in Boston spent the summer organizing a 24 hour soccer tournament to raise funds for African AIDS prevention programmes

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Published: 08/10/2010 - 23:00

Making the most of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Several initiatives focusing on the social dimensions of football took place during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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Published: 08/09/2010 - 23:00

Kick4Life named Football for Hope Centre host

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.

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Published: 08/09/2010 - 23:00

Fair Play inspires with story of sport's role in ending apartheid

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 shining a light on the achievements of the global anti-apa

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Published: 08/05/2010 - 23:00

International sport and development conference coming up in September 2010

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 initiated in parallel to the 2010 FIFA World Cup...

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Published: 08/03/2010 - 23:00

Johannesburg hosts friendly match against xenophobia

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

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Published: 08/01/2010 - 23:00

streetfootballworld honoured in Alexandra

streetfootballworld has received an award from the community of Alexandra for its contribution to social development in the township through the Siyakhona programme.

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Published: 08/01/2010 - 23:00

Africaid’s WhizzKids newsletter now available

Africaid’s WhizzKids United July edition of the monthly newsletter has just been published.

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