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  • Education is a basic Human Right and the Diaspora World Cup global school program focuses its energy in some the poorest countries around the world. We build schools in some of the poorest countries around the worldthat historically had no adequate school structure. Any member of the World Diaspora has the power to end illiteracy around the world through the power of soccer.
  • High-profile sport figures, global leaders, business leaders, political figure, journalists, activists, philanthropists, actors, and entrepreneurs united by their commitment to the Diaspora World Cup mission to eradicate illiteracy around the world through the power of soccer. They serve as role models and spread the Diaspora World Cup vision and commitment of a world mobilized through soccer.
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Ambassador Devinda R. Subasinghe for the Kickoff at the 2018 edition.

Ambassador Devinda R. Subasinghe for the Kickoff at the 2018 edition.

The Diaspora of Sri Lanka
Sun 31 Aug 2014 00:00 GMT

Ambassador Devinda R. Subasinghe for the Kickoff at the 2018 edition.

Ambassador Devinda R. Subasinghe at the 2018 Kickoff
It was an honor for The Diaspora World Cup to host The Honorable Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Mr. Devinda R.

 

Subasinghe for the Kickoff at the 2018 edition.  Devinda R. Subasinghe, former Sri Lankan ambassador to the United States and Mexico, has been involved in U.S.-Asia relations for more than 30 years and is an expert on emerging markets and foreign policy. He served as a permanent observer to the Organization of the American States. A former development economist and investment banker, he worked closely with the United States on a broad range of issues during his term as ambassador, from coordinating emergency assistance for tsunami recovery to generating support for the Sri Lankan peace process.

The Diaspora World Cup is a project of the Diaspora Global Initiative that aims to make soccer the most accessible and impactful sport in our local and global community.  It serves as the social impact arm of the Diaspora Global initiative for a vision that soccer is a force for good.  By harnessing the unmatched ability of the game to bring people together, the Diaspora World Cup is helping communities across the United States use soccer to promote physical and mental well-being, strengthen local connections, and expand opportunities for participation for people of the Diaspora.  



The initiative is also designed to advance equity, particularly for teenagers at every level of the game, and to build a sense of belonging that will inspire leadership, volunteerism, and pride.  The Diaspora World Cup is about making sure that anyone who wants to play this game has the chance, regardless of where they live or what their story is.   We have a unique ability to bring people together through the power of the Diaspora, and we believe it can help build stronger, healthier communities across the country. This sport changes lives, and the Diaspora World Cup is committed to making sure more people get to feel that for themselves.

 

Football Bringing Communities Together

Football has a unique ability to bring people together regardless of nationality, background or place of residence. The 2018 edition created an environment where participants could meet one another, represent their communities and celebrate their shared connection with the sport.

 

The opening of the event highlighted this community spirit, with football providing a common ground for people from different parts of the world. Beyond the matches themselves, such gatherings create opportunities for friendships, cultural exchange and stronger connections among communities.

A Celebration of International Football

The 2018 edition represented the international nature of football and the way the sport can connect communities living in different countries. Players and supporters came together around a common sporting interest while also bringing their own cultural identities and traditions to the event.

 

The kickoff was therefore more than the beginning of a football competition. It marked the start of an occasion where sport, community and cultural exchange could come together, giving participants an opportunity to celebrate both their heritage and their passion for football.
Fabio Cannavaro pictured outside the Paradiso training centre in Naples

Ambassador Devinda R. Subasinghe at the 2018 Kickoff

With the kickoff of the 2018 edition, the event moved into another chapter of its football journey. The gathering brought together people connected by the game and created a setting for competition, interaction and community participation.

 

The opening moment helped establish the atmosphere for the event, with football at the center of a wider celebration of people and communities. The 2018 edition continued to demonstrate how sporting events can create connections that extend beyond the football field.

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