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How 'The Beautiful Game' replaces violence with community cohesion in Iraq
This project's parent organization is Rumaila Operating Organisation (ROO)
It uses Football (Soccer)
Entered the Sport for Peace and Social Justice Award
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A wary community, with an extremely troubled past and a suspicion of strangers and authority is beginning to engage - with ROO and other stakeholders - as partners in community improvement initiatives. The football field and coaching element is one initiative that is contributing to community cohesion and reducing violence and confrontation.