Fútbol Sin Fronteras Granada
This project's parent organization is Soccer Without Borders
It operates in Nicaragua
It uses Football (Soccer)
Entered the Sport For Social Inclusion Award
More about Fútbol Sin Fronteras Granada
Of the estimated 265 million people around the world who play soccer, a mere 10% are women. This percentage is even lower in the developing world; female youth most in need are missing out on the proven on and off field benefits of sports participation.
The barriers to participation are many, spanning a wide range of economic, cultural, and sociological factors. Some of these same factors apply to boys – for example, the absence of equipment or financial resources to play. But many factors seem to play a greater role in preventing girls’ participation, including lack of parental permission, cultural norms that say sports are for boys, disproportionate responsibilities in the home, and safety and security concerns at playing facilities and with male coaches.
While a variety of sports may facilitate similarly positive outcomes for the individual participant, no other sport is so uniquely positioned to challenge gender stereotypes and advance the role of girls and women. In places where men care about soccer, working to build an equal investment in girls on the field marks a huge step in opening minds and doors off the field.