Kids in white and blue jerseys play soccer on a grassy field, surrounded by orange cones. A coach observes from the sidelines.

All-Ukrainian Foundation for Children’s Rights  
All-Ukrainian Foundation for Children’s Rights  

All-Ukrainian Foundation for Children’s Rights

Ukraine

United by Sport

Project specific

All-Ukrainian Foundation for Children’s Rights

Partner

Ukraine

Location

2 Years

Duration

A group of children playfully participate in tug-of-war with a person in a large white bear costume on a soccer field.

Community details

All-Ukrainian Foundation for Children’s Rights’ project leverages the transformative power of sport to tackle hate and discrimination. By focusing on internally displaced young people in Ukraine, the project uses football to create opportunities for them to rebuild connections, develop skills, and contribute actively to their communities.

About the project

This project uses Open Fun Football Schools (OFFS) and an anti-discrimination methodology to train professionals and help young Ukrainians. By engaging local stakeholders such as schools, community police, and families, the program builds social cohesion between internally displaced young people and host community children. Activities include soccer schools, community sports sessions, and after-school programs - tapping into sports ability to build connections and community, besides integrating psychosocial support to the activities. Educational initiatives and community events work off the pitch to promote inclusion and peacebuilding.

Children play soccer on a red outdoor court, some in neon green vests, one in red.

United by Sport

All-Ukrainian Foundation for Children’s Rights’ project leverages the transformative power of sport to tackle hate and discrimination. By focusing on internally displaced young people in Ukraine, the project uses football to create opportunities for them to rebuild connections, develop skills, and contribute actively to their communities.

Requested grant amount

€363.562