Sport Builds Bridges
This project's parent organization is Sport The Bridge
It operates in Ethiopia
It uses Multiple sports
Entered the Sport for Health Award
More about Sport Builds Bridges
Like other cities around the globe, Addis Ababa has many visible street living children. These children are often seen begging, selling napkins, or working as “shoe shine”boys. The street children live in deepest poverty and are highly vulnerable. Mental and physical abuse are common threats to these children. Additionally, they often consume substances such as cigarettes or glue to ease hunger and feelings of desperation.
The goal of the project Ethiopia – Sport Builds Bridges is to reintegrate street children into their families and public school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Sport pedagogy is used to foster the personal development of the children. Many of the street children have severe health issues, like hygienical issues, relapsing fever, substance abuse and HIV / Aids. Since street children are completely neglected by society and their family, our organisation is dedicated to bring change to the children's lifes through sport.