Worldcoaches South Africa
This project's parent organization is SOS Children's Villages
It operates in South Africa
It uses Football (Soccer)
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More about Worldcoaches South Africa
WorldCoaches South Africa consists of a very effective synergy between SOS Children’s Villages and the Dutch Football Association (KNVB). By combining our strengths, in football and in social development work, ‘WorldCoaches South Africa’ aims to integrate the WorldCoaches programme in SOS Children’s Villages Family Strengthening Programmes (FSPs).
The cooperation provides SOS Children’s Villages with a valuable tool to approach youth in a positive way through sports, while at the same time addressing issues such as violence, HIV/Aids, gender inequality, unemployment, discrimination and insecurity. It is important that young people develop enough self-confidence to make the right choices for their future, and that they are physically and mentally empowered. ‘WorldCoaches South Africa’ gives them this opportunity.
Football is used as a tool and helps SOS Children’s Villages to reach more children and youngsters, also the youth oustide our regular programs. Football is an attractive and accessible tool for children, and it helps us to stay in contact with them and support them where needed.