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**🚨 Only 7 Days Left to Register! 🚨** 🌟 Join the Global Movement for Refugee and Women's Sports 🌟 We’re thrilled to invite you to "The Refugee Sport Profiles Webinar" hosted on the S4D Global community platform on October 21st at 14:00 CET! 🌍⚽️ This event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about using sport as a tool for social change. You’ll hear from 14 amazing organizations from across the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and the USA, all leveraging sport to transform the lives of #refugees and #women. This is your chance to: - Learn from global leaders in the Sport for Development space - Share valuable insights and best practices - Connect with like-minded professionals to strengthen the global network Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation! 📅 Date: October 21st   ⏰ Time: 14:00 CET   🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eS_-bvvX (Only 7 days left!) 💥 Secure your spot today and help us build a more inclusive future through sport! 💥 Please share this event with your network to help us reach more #changemakers. Special thanks to our featured organizations: Bloomsbury Football, Soccer Without Borders, Yoga and Sport with Refugees, I Speak Football, Fundación Fútbol Más, GIRL POWER , Discover Football, Finaa Organization, Fundación Makikuna, International Olympic Truce Centre, Kızlar Sahada! and Palestine: Sports for Life. Let’s work together to create positive change through sport! 🏅🤝

⚽ 🤝 ⚽ RSP: Discover Football ⚽ 🤝 ⚽ https://lnkd.in/ex-ARGe6 As part of our #RefugeeSportsProfiles series at The Sports Effect, we are thrilled to highlight the incredible work of Discover Football – a German-based NGO using football as a tool for social change, with a focus on empowering #women and #marginalized groups, including #refugees. Discover Football organizes international football festivals that bring together women and non-binary individuals from diverse backgrounds to play, learn, and connect. Their mission is to create a world where women can engage in sport free from discrimination. They also focus on equipping younger refugee women with skills and certifications to thrive in youth development. 🚀 Key Lessons Learned: - Strong local partnerships are crucial for meaningful change. - Sport is a powerful tool to tackle gender-based discrimination. - Every project must be tailored to local needs, which can present challenges in planning and evaluation. 📍 With festivals happening worldwide, including an upcoming event in Turkey, Discover Football continues to build pathways for development through football, offering opportunities for coaching, community leadership, and professional growth. ✒ Join our webinar https://lnkd.in/eS_-bvvX 🌍on 21st October 1300 CET to learn more about their approach and 13 other organisations around the world. This is a community event hosted by Sports Effect in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and Yunus Sports Hub, Follow us for more insights into inspiring refugee sports clubs around the world! 🌍⚽ #RefugeeSports #SportsForGood #DiscoverFootball #EmpoweringWomen #TheSportsEffect #InclusionThroughSport #FootballForChange #GenderEquality #RefugeeSupport

🎯 💼 Hired! Brendon Mandivenga joins The Sports Effect as sustainability consultant. Helping us grow in the sports for environmental change sector, Brendon will be leading a new Sports for Sustainability project that we will be announcing soon! Brendon is a Loughborough University Graduate, who recently completed his EcoSports Certification. Thanks Robin Parmelin for the introduction. He also is a professional rugby player and passionate sustainability and business development advocate. If you would like to learn more about Brendon or our sustainability projects please contact Brendon@thesportseffect.org

⭐️Exciting news in Refugee and Women's Sports⭐️ CEO Mark Lewis and lead researcher Jihan Alfindi are excited to invite you to the upcoming Refugee Sport Profile Event on S4D Global community platform on October 21st at 14:00 CET! 🌍⚽️ This event will showcase an incredible 14 organizations from the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and the USA. All using sport to create positive change for refugees and women. It’s a unique opportunity to celebrate their shared work, exchange valuable insights, and continue strengthening the community of organizations working at the field of sport for development. If you're working in the space of #SportForDevelopment or have a passion for supporting refugees through sport, we'd love to have you join us! 🙌 📅 Date: October 21st ⏰ Time: 14:00 CET 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eS_-bvvX PLEASE share this event with your network. Let’s keep building a brighter, more inclusive future through sport! 🏅🤝 Thanks so much to: Bloomsbury Football, Soccer Without Borders, Yoga and Sport with Refugees, I Speak Football, Fundación Fútbol Más, GIRL POWER , Discover Football, Finaa Organization, Fundación Makikuna, International Olympic Truce Centre, Kızlar Sahada, Palestine: Sports for Life.

⭐️Exciting news in #Refugee and Women's Sports⭐️ CEO Mark Lewis and lead researcher Jihan Alfindi are excited to invite you to the upcoming Refugee Sport Profile Event on S4D Global community platform on October 21st at 14:00 CET! 🌍⚽️ This event will showcase an incredible 14 organizations from the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and the USA. All using sport to create positive change for refugees and women. It’s a unique opportunity to celebrate their shared work, exchange valuable insights, and continue strengthening the community of organizations working at the field of sport for development. If you're working in the space of #SportForDevelopment or have a passion for supporting refugees through sport, we'd love to have you join us! 🙌 📅 Date: October 21st ⏰ Time: 14:00 CET 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eS_-bvvX PLEASE share this event with your network. Let’s keep building a brighter, more inclusive future through sport! 🏅🤝 Thanks so much to: Bloomsbury Football, Soccer Without Borders, Yoga and Sport with Refugees, I Speak Football, Fundación Fútbol Más, GIRL POWER , Discover Football, Finaa Organization, Fundación Makikuna, International Olympic Truce Centre, Kızlar Sahada, Palestine: Sports for Life.

🎊 ⚽ 🤝 A massive congratulations to David Simmons, Changing Lives FC and Changing Lives Community Services for advancing to the second round of the adidas Foundation funding process! 🎉⚽ Your outstanding work in the UK supporting refugees and migrants through football is making a real difference. By using the power of sport to foster community, inclusion, and resilience, you’re helping young people overcome challenges and build brighter futures. 🌍💫 This achievement is a testament to your commitment to transforming lives on and off the pitch. Keep up the incredible work! 💪🏾👏 #ChangingLivesFC #RefugeeSupport #AdidasFoundation #FootballForInclusion #EmpoweringCommunities The Sports Effect

🎉⚽ Big congratulations to GOALS Haiti for making it to the second round of the adidas Foundation funding process! Your ongoing efforts in empowering #youth through #soccer and education in rural #Haiti are truly inspiring. From promoting leadership to fostering healthy communities, you’re showing the power of sports to drive change. 🌍🙌 This reflects your passion and commitment to building a brighter future. Keep up the amazing work! 💪🏽🎯 #GOALSHaiti #YouthEmpowerment #SoccerForGood #AdidasFoundation The Sports Effect

⚽ 📢 Calling All Media Professionals! At The Sports Effect, we’re on a mission to showcase the powerful stories of #refugee sports clubs around the world and the transformative impact they’re having. Through sport, these communities are building resilience, fostering inclusion, and creating a brighter future. We believe these incredible stories and lessons learned deserve to be shared on a larger platform. That’s why we’re reaching out for #media support to help highlight the lessons learned and the global impact of these clubs. If you're a #journalist, #blogger, or part of a media outlet interested in shining a light on how sport is changing lives, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together to spread the word and make a difference. Get in touch for more details on how these organisations are driving positive change through the power of sport. 📩 info@thesportseffect.org #RefugeeSports #MediaForChange #TheSportsEffect #GlobalImpact #sportsforimpact #refugees #footballwelcomes

📑 🌍 🏅 Using Sport to Drive Social Cohesion and #Refugee Inclusion: Aligned with the Latest EU Policy The latest #EU report on "Education, Youth, and Sport Policy" reaffirms the power of sport in fostering social cohesion, refugee inclusion, and education—key pillars of The Sports Effect mission.  The report highlights: - Inclusive Education: Supports access to education and skills training for refugees through flexible learning models like micro-credentials. - Sport for Integration: Recognizes grassroots sports as a tool for social inclusion, aligning with our commitment to using sport to break down barriers and foster belonging. - Youth Empowerment: Focuses on engaging and empowering vulnerable youth, reinforcing our programs that build leadership and resilience through sports. The Sports Effect continues to design impactful programs that change lives. Together, we can create stronger, more inclusive communities through the power of sport. #SportForChange #RefugeeInclusion #SocialCohesion #TheSportsEffect #EducationThroughSport https://lnkd.in/eBctj53E

So proud that GIRL POWER is one of refugee sports profiles in our upcoming series- learn more about their challenges, lessons learned, and impact soon. Stay tuned for more....