NEWS AND UPDATES
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
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...
10 Questions for LA Galaxy’s Baggio Husidic, and New DU Coach Ambassador
iACT's Darfur United is proud to welcome Baggio Husidic as our newest DU Coach Ambassador. Baggio plays for the MLS Champions Los Angeles Galaxy, and has a powerful and inspirational story. His journey began in Bosnia, from where he and his family had to escape the...
Help us launch the 3rd Academy in refugee camp Goz Amer!
iACT is planning its 22nd trip to the Darfuri refugee camps in eastern Chad. We have the opportunity to bring Darfur United (DU) Coach Ambassador Bridget Grant to launch the third-ever Darfur United Soccer Academy (DUSA) for refugee girls and boys - this one in...
How to get your adult soccer league and team involved in DU
Recently a long time supporter and friend of Darfur United, made a sizeable donation from his Adult Soccer League team. When I contacted him about how he was able raise such funds, he said it was the easiest fundraiser yet! So easy, that I'm pretty sure any adult...
“I only coach outside the U.S. in forbidden lands!”
These are the words of Darfur United Head Coach Mark Hodson in response to the announcement of the 2016 ConIFA World Cup in the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, a disputed territory and partially recognized state controlled by a separatist government on the eastern...
Strongest Kick So Far!
I could not be more grateful for the outstanding support shown by the community for Darfur United at this year’s One Strong Kick on May 30, hosted by Kari and Dennis Doody at their beautiful home in Hermosa Beach, CA! This year, our goal was to raise enough to expand...
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, nurturing space...
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...