Location and general information
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Strengthening partnershipsContext
Ireland has become an increasingly diverse community, with people of many ethnic backgrounds migrating and/or seeking asylum in Ireland. SARI proactively celebrates this but understands that it brings challenges. Over the past 12-16 months, Ireland has seen the rise of the far-right with an increase in anti-immigrant sentiment, protests and violent riots.
Sport can play a pivotal role in addressing these issues.
Project goals
The aim of the project is to break down barriers and further social inclusion by bringing people of different communities together through sport – and specifically football – to learn about, examine and challenge concepts such as discrimination and racism as well as learn about other cultures and Irish society. Specific goals are to:
- Increase mutual understanding between children & young people from diverse ethnic backgrounds
- Help combat racism & all forms of discrimination
- Promote the integration and inclusion of migrants & refugees into Irish schools & wider society
- Facilitate participation of migrants in sport, volunteering and cultural activities
- Promote gender equality in sport and society
- Introduce children to the concept of Human Rights
- Advocate for the inclusion of EDI education in the national curriculum
Project content
SARI coaches, both male and female from diverse ethnic backgrounds, visit schools across Ireland to deliver an Anti-discrimination workshop to students. This workshop addresses issues including racism, homophobia, sexism and disability.
Partners
