East Africa Cup 2012

The 2012 edition of the East Africa Cup (EAC) finds a special place in the Sport & Development calendar. Get the latest from the tournament in this section

The East Africa Cup 2012 is being held in the last week of June, in Moshi, Tanzania and is anticipated to bring together 2'000 young people from 100 teams from across East Africa.

Get the latest from the East Africa Cup 2012 in this section

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Published: 07/09/2012 - 23:00

First Heads of Sport Forum concludes with action plan for East African region

Plans for a recognised and standardised coaching and accreditation system for the East African region are now well underway, after the first Heads of Sport meeting concluded with positive interest from over 30 key participating organisations involved in

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Published: 07/05/2012 - 23:00

CHRISC Kenya to empower young volleyballers

After defending the volleyball title for the second consecutive year at the East Africa Cup, CHRISC Kenya has embarked on tapping and nurturing young talents around the country at the grassroots.

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Published: 07/02/2012 - 23:00

Cultural dialogue goes beyond East Africa Cup

Now that the week in Moshi is over, what happens during the rest of the year?

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Published: 07/02/2012 - 23:00

School sport competitions in Tanzania put learners back on track

Leonardo Tadayo, Director of the Ministry of Sport and Culture in Tanzania, comments on the reintroduction of national sports competitions and how tournaments such as East Africa Cup (EAC), which concluded in Tanzania last week, can help promote educati

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Published: 06/30/2012 - 23:00

Playing at East Africa Cup is not just an opportunity, it’s a statement

FIFA's overturn on the hijab ban has now given many Muslim teams the opportunity to compete internationally, but in communities where girls face challenges before they even reach the field, what role can international tournaments like East Africa Cup (E

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Published: 06/30/2012 - 23:00

Can sport save young Somalis from joining violent groups?

“If children in Africa were exposed to other countries, we wouldn’t have bombers from Somalia in Kenya, they would know that we all belong to one family and we are grateful this happens at East Africa Cup.”

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Published: 06/28/2012 - 23:00

Players learn about conflict resolution before taking to the pitch

With eight countries represented at this year’s East Africa Cup, including those affected by civil war, all participants have the opportunity to take part in active Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation sessions before they compete against each other o

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Published: 06/28/2012 - 23:00

Simple drawings to promote strong messages

Arild Midthun, the official Disney illustrator in Norway, returns to East Africa Cup (EAC) 2012 to train young people to use simple drawings to promote strong social messaging.

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Published: 06/27/2012 - 23:00

Sport brought me back to Burundi

The Burundi sitting volleyball team return to EAC 2012 to defend their championship title, but for Benjamin Nzobonankira, his return to Tanzania is a reminder of the 12 years he spent as Burundian refugee before sport convinced him it was time to return

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Published: 06/27/2012 - 00:00

Green Team promotes legacy on the pitch, not litter on the sidelines

Of the 90 teams participating in this year’s East Africa Cup, one team is determined to ensure the safety of every player by highlighting the importance of their off-the-field responsibility to the environment.

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More than just a football tournament

The East Africa Cup is a unique experience that goes well beyond the tournament itself, providing skills and know-how to participants to take home to their communities.

Journalists from East Africa have the opportunity to attend media training using various forms of communication tools.

Find out how journalists experienced EAC 2011