nicaragua
Nicaragua
Soccer Without BordersSoccer Without Border interns, Kay and Zoey, have launched a GFC team as part of their SWB work in Granada, Nicaragua. They both attended Coach Orientation and have also translated the GFC Girl Action Kit into Spanish in preparation for starting the team.
Soccer Without Borders: Abuse Awareness and Prevention
Soccer Without Borders launched GFC’s first team in Granada, Nicaragua. Interns from SWB tailored GFC curriculum to work within the existing SWB program and translated materials into Spanish. The team of girls decided that one of the main causes of Child Abuse is the lack of knowledge/education in their community. They created an education campaign with an outdoor slideshow that brought together children and parents from the SWB program in a public area. The event was open to the public and during the slideshow the girls shared information on the rights of children and parents and ideas to stop abuse. Each girl also introduced herself to the audience and talked about why she joined GFC and why she was passionate about the project. After the slideshow, the girls opened up the event for a Q and A session. They strongly believe that more knowledge about personal rights, the prevalence of abuse and local resources will help stop the cycle of abuse in families.
Soccer Without Borders, Coach Quote:
"The girls showed up 20 minutes early (which is absolutely unheard of here) and were chomping at the bit to get started. We discussed the history of GFC, the idea of the program, our group's expectations, female role models and what it means to work as a team. It was particularly interesting to hear them comment on their views of teamwork off the field. For example, they described working as a team with their family, with one person in charge of cooking, one of cleaning, one of taking out the trash, one of washing the dishes, one of manning the venta (or family store). In every case, the madre was the captain of the ship who kept all the sailors in line, so to speak. I took the GFC packet and translated it, adding a bit more information to make it relevant to the girls' lives here, and then filled the packet with pictures of events we have had here and of girls they know, to personalize it and get them excited. For the last 20 minutes we began discussing the meaning of social change versus charity, and that is where we will pick-up when we meet this coming Saturday."
"I am sure every group of girls you all work with is excited for what they will accomplish in these 12 weeks, and this group is no exception. It's just such a treat to see the wheels begin to turn inside their brains...to see them think critically, and optimistically, and work together as a team."
"Thanks GFC for this incredible opportunity!"
Check out whats happening in Nicaragua on the Team's blog, click here!
Soccer Without Borders: Abuse Awareness and Prevention
Soccer Without Borders launched GFC’s first team in Granada, Nicaragua. Interns from SWB tailored GFC curriculum to work within the existing SWB program and translated materials into Spanish. The team of girls decided that one of the main causes of Child Abuse is the lack of knowledge/education in their community. They created an education campaign with an outdoor slideshow that brought together children and parents from the SWB program in a public area. The event was open to the public and during the slideshow the girls shared information on the rights of children and parents and ideas to stop abuse. Each girl also introduced herself to the audience and talked about why she joined GFC and why she was passionate about the project. After the slideshow, the girls opened up the event for a Q and A session. They strongly believe that more knowledge about personal rights, the prevalence of abuse and local resources will help stop the cycle of abuse in families.
Soccer Without Borders, Coach Quote:
"The girls showed up 20 minutes early (which is absolutely unheard of here) and were chomping at the bit to get started. We discussed the history of GFC, the idea of the program, our group's expectations, female role models and what it means to work as a team. It was particularly interesting to hear them comment on their views of teamwork off the field. For example, they described working as a team with their family, with one person in charge of cooking, one of cleaning, one of taking out the trash, one of washing the dishes, one of manning the venta (or family store). In every case, the madre was the captain of the ship who kept all the sailors in line, so to speak. I took the GFC packet and translated it, adding a bit more information to make it relevant to the girls' lives here, and then filled the packet with pictures of events we have had here and of girls they know, to personalize it and get them excited. For the last 20 minutes we began discussing the meaning of social change versus charity, and that is where we will pick-up when we meet this coming Saturday."
"I am sure every group of girls you all work with is excited for what they will accomplish in these 12 weeks, and this group is no exception. It's just such a treat to see the wheels begin to turn inside their brains...to see them think critically, and optimistically, and work together as a team."
"Thanks GFC for this incredible opportunity!"
Check out whats happening in Nicaragua on the Team's blog, click here!
