Together we live, learn and play

The project helps children in vulnerable situations acquire skills and positive values as a protective factor against risky behaviours and habits. The core activity is the football programme, which has a strong focus on the inclusion of girls. This gives children access to a free sports activity. The programme is complemented with socio-educational support and healthy leisure options.

Objectives

• Protect children’s rights and alleviate the effects of poverty on girls and boys in the Hortaleza district.
• Promote the personal and social development of girls and boys in the Hortaleza district, especially those at greatest risk and the most socially vulnerable.
• Encourage girls to play football – a traditionally masculine space – as a way to combat prejudices and stereotypes.

Project activities

• Football training focused on individual technical improvement and learning basic team play concepts, as well as the development of abilities, skills, attitudes and values.
• Awareness and recruitment campaigns for girls.
• Football tournaments.
• Coach training.
• Classes to help with school and teach study techniques.
• Activities to promote group cohesion and conflict resolution.
• Workshops to promote healthy habits and on specific topics such as sexuality, drugs and emotions.
• Individualised follow-up.

Expected results

• Girls and boys are encouraged to play sports
• Girls and boys acquire or improve their abilities, skills and fundamental values
• Increased school attendance among girls
• Creation of an educational, protective and caring space for the participants
• Upholding the participants’ right to equal opportunities in education by supporting them and counteracting their educational difficulties
• Providing individual support to protect the participants and ensure their optimal development

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