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Newsletter June 5
Dear Teams and friends,
We use sport and movement to give rise to new horizons to create alternative and new opportunities. One of the fundamental things in the Global Goals World Cup is to make everyone feel and trust that they belong in the world. That also goes without saying to keep that trust within our own lives and in the world of sports.
Read MoreNEW SERIES: These next weeks you will be able to follow Babett’s preparation for the iconic first season of the first ever Real Madrid’s women’s team. It might be hard to follow, but try. It is fascinating to get a peak into a detailed planned training program. Detailed in the way of being able to see the in-depth look into the different scientific, mental, and physical prep that is needed to stay at the ‘top of the game’.
Read MoreNewsletter June 1
Dear Teams,
I'm thankful we have each other in the world at this time. It is imperative that we get to know each other, and listen to one another.
You and your team are some of the most powerful people I have met. You give me hope for the future.
Read MoreIn this second episode of ‘Why study sport’ Amina Moustafa will explore how gender ideologies can impact people's experience of sport. How we define sex and gender can lead to societal expectations of men and women and how men and women 'should' behave. Gender stereotypes that exist in society can also be seen in sport. We will take a closer look at how testosterone has been used as a biological criterion to label women as women in elite sport.
Read MoreOn April 30 we launched this new talk series about sport sociology. In this series Amina will encourage us to think critically about sport and analyse the impact sport has on us and the world at large. Together we will uncover the complex relationship between sport and society and discover how sport can perpetuate certain values and beliefs.
Read MoreGlobal Goals World Cup caught up with Becca Todd; founder and Director of Team Brave, who is delivering some of our free online Global Goals World Cup training directly from her adventure park in Chile!
Becca and her husband Gus took the decision to actually move in to live in the park when faced with a severe Chilean lockdown, and here they share with us some of their unique quarantine experiences of being in isolation in an adventure park.
Read MoreIt is an honor to share the players stories from Team Heart Vision playing for Global Goal 4. This team’s motto is ‘In School - not on Street!’ - and they wants to prevent children from becoming homeless, lack food, shelter or protection through the street life. Please meet the team here.
Read Moreby Majken Gilmartin
“I arrived in Uganda Wednesday March 3rd and went straight from the airport to the neighbourhood Bulele in Kampala, where Team Abigail’s Grandmaz (Goal 8) had invited the team from the FUFA.org to play. Also playing at the field was Team Sport For Social Change TZ from Tanzania …”
Read MoreThe Czech Republic will host a unique football tournament that encourages women from all over the world to play for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This popular event, where sports meet activism, took place last year in the Czech Republic for the first time. The winning team of the Prague tournament, made up of Czech postwomen ...
Read More“We play for Goal 1, because no one deserves to live under the poverty line. We want to empower women in both small and big businesses.”
Read More“We come from from the Century Bottling Company, and we play for Goal 12. Waste management is the key!”
Read More“We play for Goal 5, because we all deserve a better life. No matter the colour, the physical abilities or inabilities, faith, or which communities they come from.“
Read More“We play for Goal 3 and Goal 13. It’s time to take our game to the ground, and give back to the community!”
Read More“We will play for Gender Equality for all women. We are a group of refuges trying to help other refuges get access to opportunities that bring good life while here in Uganda.”
Read Moreby Janani Shiva, India
“I am proud to share that this tournament was inspired by the GGWCup initiative to empower girls and women around the world. This opportunity was life-changing for me and a way for me to connect with girls who are just as spirited in making a positive change in the world.”
Read More“We will transform pain into Hope by working on implementing Goal 3 of the SDGs to have a healthier community that supports cancer patients.”
Read More“We play for Goal 11, because we are enthusiastic about street sports. It is the language everyone speaks, everyone can join, and everyone has the right to practice.”
Read More“We play for Goal 5, because we believe having diversity in our community fosters greater innovation, better social connection and increased morale.”
Read More“FINCA started as a women microfinance lending, and we believe Equality will lead to economic development which creates a more peaceful and happier environment. We #taketheball for Goal 5.”
Read More“We play for Goal 5, because we believe that everyone should have the opportunities to reach their potential and have their voices heard. We want to encourages girls and women to participate in sport to decrease discrimination and increase social inclusion - especially in sport.”
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