I feel like a new man

I feel like a new man

This blog was originally posted on iactivism.org as part of iACT’s 22nd expedition to eastern Chad. “I feel like a different man…I feel like a leader.” These were the words of camp Djabal Darfur United Soccer Academy Coach Ramadan. Powerful to...
sportanddev.org caught up with iACT director of programs

sportanddev.org caught up with iACT director of programs

What is the impact of the Beyond Sport Awards? 15 October 2015, Paul Hunt This article was originally written by Paul Hunt and published on Sports and Development news.  Why apply for a Beyond Sport Award? The Darfur United Soccer Academy, winner of the 2014 Sport for...
A Partnership for Play

A Partnership for Play

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Unchartered Play! Unchartered Play partners with community-centered and mission-based non-profits (like us!) to impact energy access, education innovation, and physical wellness. We’ve teamed up with them for many...
Video:  The making of DUSA refugee Camp Touloum

Video: The making of DUSA refugee Camp Touloum

It’s difficult to convey what it feels like to see a DUSA come to life. It’s always surreal to be standing in what feels like the middle of nowhere in eastern Chad, near the border of Sudan, as we watch men and women work together to provide a safe,...
May 2015 Update: DU Academy in Camp Djabal

May 2015 Update: DU Academy in Camp Djabal

i-ACT recently returned from our 21st trip (i-ACT21) to visit Darfur refugee camps in eastern Chad and we have some heartening and humbling updates for you! While checking in on the Darfur United Soccer Academy in camp Djabal, we had many conversations with the four...