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The Diaspora Global Initiative celebrates more than five years of service in the United States and in Cameroon

The Diaspora Global Initiative celebrates more than five years of service in the United States and in Cameroon

The Diaspora of Cameroon
Sat 03 Dec 2016 00:00 GMT

The Diaspora Global Initiative celebrates more than five years of service in the United States and in Cameroon

Soccer and Youth Development in Cameroon

Cameroon Football Development Program began developing its work in Kumba, Cameroon after its founders identified a lack of recreational activities and effective health and social education programs for young people. In 2010, the organization brought around 100 youth together for a week of soccer activities, combining football drills with lessons addressing important issues facing young people.

 

The program was designed to use soccer as more than a competitive sport. It created a structured environment where young people could participate in football while learning about health, social development and important life skills. The organization describes its mission as improving the lives of youth through the game of soccer

 

In 2010, the organization brought approximately 100 young people together for a week of soccer activities. The program combined football training and games with educational sessions, giving participants an opportunity to develop their sporting abilities while also discussing important issues affecting young people in their communities.

Connecting Soccer, Education and Life Skills

 

The program's early activities combined soccer training with educational discussions and community development. During its 2010 summer camps, more than 100 young people in Cameroon were given the opportunity to play soccer in a safe and structured environment while learning from young adults in their community.

 

The educational sessions included topics such as HIV/AIDS prevention and life skills intended to support social development. The program also aimed to encourage self-worth, personal growth and hope among young people living in difficult circumstances. Soccer provided the practical setting through which coaches and community leaders could engage participants in these broader discussions.

Support From the United States

The connection between Cameroon and the United States has also been reflected through donations, volunteers and organizational support. Soccer equipment collected in the United States was sent to Cameroon for use in youth programs, including equipment donated by universities, soccer organizations and individuals.

 

In 2010, the United States Soccer Federation's PASSBACK Program also provided youth T-shirts for participants. Other supporters contributed soccer balls, jerseys, shoes and playing and coaching materials. These resources were used to support soccer activities and encourage participation by coaches, teachers and young players.
Fabio Cannavaro pictured outside the Paradiso training centre in Naples

Soccer and Youth Development in Cameroon

The organization's work developed beyond its initial soccer camps. Following the first program activities, leaders planned continued educational football sessions and partnerships with local secondary schools. The goal was to refine a model that combined football with education and could continue serving young people in the community.

 

CameroonFDP has since described its work as promoting education, health, leadership, gender equity and life skills through community sports. Its organization is based in both Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Kumba, Cameroon, reflecting the continuing connection between communities in the United States and Cameroon through soccer and youth development.

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