Breaking Barriers one kick at a time
The Adidas Breaking Barriers Gender Equity Workshop, led by Common Goal’s Sol Fauquier, tackled many issues the young leader delegates face in their communities. It was an insight into the experiences of the delegates as they considered the adversities that affect their localities.
Global Goal-scoring
Last week, the team at Festival23 put together the most exciting week furthering the work of the global Sport For Good community. Under the guidance of their predominately female leadership team, 75 female delegates participated in workshops and tournaments that encompassed four main goals of Gender Equity, Climate Action, Employability and Social Inclusion.
Pushing for equitable, accessible opportunities
“football dispels stereotypes, it connects you to people you thought you’d never meet, and it allows you to connect with others to know more about yourself.”
Establishing an inclusive space
“I believe that young people’s development, and the inspiration they bring, is something that I haven’t been able to see from sports development or any of the other sports that I’ve been involved in over the years.”
Being the positive change
“Looking back on it, it opened my eyes to how people are around the world, the struggles that they have, and how the organisations they represent make a change.”
Media Release
With over 2,500 direct participants, Festival23 will create a multiplier effect of positive social change internationally and across communities in Australia. A legacy worth building, Festival23 has a potential impact on tens of thousands of young people over the years to come.
A commitment to advocating for people.
Margie Andréason is the Employment Pathways Coordinator for Creating Chances and Football United. Back in 2016, Margie attended Festival16 in Lyon, France. She was the Head of Delegation responsible for four participants from the Football United programs in Sydney. She “flew over with them, stayed with them, and looked after them in and around the festival.”
A team for the biggest stage
A Festival like ours needs a team, and we’ve been busy building an exciting line-up of like-minded organisations to share the experience with.
Change is possible through collective action
We’ve been working with partners from here in Australia, and around the world, to ensure a lasting social legacy. Take a look to see who’s on board!
Football became a tool to start conversations
Anyier Yuol is a Diversity and Inclusion advocate.
Learn how, during the Football for Hope Festival in 2010, Anyier saw beyond the football pitch and understood how football can be used to connect and converse.
An Atmosphere of Collective Learning
Eve Wilcox is the Communications and Program Manager at Creating Chances.
Learn how, during Festival19, how Eve facilitated insightful moments as the participants had to reflect and see if they actually upheld all the rules they were talking about, and explore how they could apply to their own communities around the world.
The Most Extraordinary Experience
Anne has a rich history within the ‘Football for Good’ sector and recalls her most memorable experience during the Football for Hope Festival in 2010.
Taking place in Johannesburg that year, it was an absolute dream for Anne to be able to first go to a World Cup, and “to have the opportunity to bring eight young people, many of them refugees from Africa, to their very first trip back to Africa, to something so exciting.”