Basic Information
- Founded in: 1996
- Located in: Cambodia
Short Description:
With registered NGOs in the UK and USA, Spirit of Soccer
(SOS) has been saving lives by educating communities of post
conflict regions on the dangers of landmines. Having worked
successfully for ten years in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Spirit of
Soccer has now concentrated on its activities in Cambodia. Through
football, children and coaches learn and spread the message about
the dangers of landmines. The organisation also donates thousands
of footballs and distributes technical information to both players
and coaches on coaching methodologies for youth players and
information on keeping safe from ERW (Explosive Remnants of War).
The success of the streetfootballworld network member (since 2006)
is evident in the wide audience it has already reached. During 2006
over 22,000 children received Mine Risk Education from SOS trained
coaches through Soccer based activities. Future goals include
expanding to other high risk land mined areas such as Iraq,
Lebanon, and Vietnam.
Target Group:
Children who live in heavily mined areas as a result of
conflict.
Thematic Field(s):
- Health Promotion
- Children's Rights and Education
Support in the Framework of the Football for Hope
Movement:
Through Football for Hope's support, Spirit of Soccer has
been able to expand its activities in Cambodia to other affected
regions of the country and to reach over 20.000 children per year
on the dangers posed by land mines. In addition to the football
activities, land mine awareness is promoted through promotional
material such as posters and T-shirts. The programme can call on
the success of its forbearer in Bosnia & Herzegovina and is
officially endorsed by international mine field detection
institutions.
Contact Details:
Contact Person: Scott Lee
Address: 73 Bucknell Avenue
Postal Code: 15905
City: Johnstown, PA
Country: USA
Telephone: +1 814 539 6148
Email: spiritofsoccer@hotmail.com
Website:
http://www.spiritofsoccer.net/
