Promoting Health and Well-being through Inclusive Sport
This project's parent organization is Indochina Starfish Foundation
It operates in Cambodia
It uses Football (Soccer) and Multiple sports
Entered the Sport for Health and Well-being Award
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ISF works with disadvantaged and marginalized Cambodian children and youth, many of whom have grown up in severely challenging situations, as well as many who are marginalized due to disability or HIV status.
All ISF students live in extreme poverty where access to health and sanitation facilities is low and the prevalence of harmful behaviors such as drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence and gambling is high. Many face numerous traumas in their young lives and miss out on an education and a childhood as they often need to work from a young age to support their families.
Those affected by HIV and Aids also face discrimination and marginalization due to a lack of awareness and understanding. Many children leave their homes without family or support as a result and end up at local Wats (Buddhist or Hindu temples).
Through our Sport for Social Impact program, we teach over 1,600 young people about health and well-being, including raising awareness about HIV, disability, and substance abuse. We provide a safe space for marginalized children to be physically active, make friends and have fun; all of which contribute to their mental and physical health and well-being.