by Rachael Rapinoe | Nov 1, 2013
Darfur United Soccer Academy Candidates from i-ACT on Vimeo. Wow this camp has a very different feeling from the previous refugee camp, Goz Amer. The moment we arrived yesterday we were all greeted with massive smiles, laughs and genuine happiness for our arrival....
by Rachael Rapinoe | Nov 1, 2013
Introducing the Darfur United Soccer Academy in Camp Djabal from i-ACT on Vimeo. Rachael Rapinoe, the first Darfur United Coach Ambassador, meets with prospective DUSA coaches to introduce herself and express her hopes for the program.
by Rachael Rapinoe | Oct 29, 2013
Our last day in camp Goz Amer was a roller coaster of emotions for me. We arrived early in the morning per usual to watch the last 45 minutes of the pre-k classes. I’m excited to see the children in the mornings and from the looks on their faces the...
by Rachael Rapinoe | Oct 27, 2013
Today was our third day at camp Goz Amir, and what a day it was. We have been training the preschool teachers at Little Ripples, who are all women and have no previous teaching experiences. So far the classroom settings have gone very well. They’re understanding...
by Rachael Rapinoe | Oct 24, 2013
Traveling to Eastern Chad was unique, to say the least. One flight, one helicopter ride and a short car ride later we arrived to the UNHCR compound. The land is desolate and the sun shines brighter and hotter than anything I’ve experienced. The women and...