NEWS AND UPDATES
Darfur United and Ellan Vannin Become “Twinned” Teams
In what could be seen as an unlikely pairing, Manx Independent Football Association (MIFA) and Darfur United (DU) soccer team have joined in a “twinned” partnership.
“I believe that soccer can change the world”
Someone asked me today how I came to work with Darfur United. My answer was simple, “I believe that soccer can change the world.” My name is Margo Baker and currently, I reside in Chicago, IL, and serve as the Operations Manager for the women’s professional soccer...
The Coaches Report on the Academy’s Schedule
This morning we received another message from our Darfur United Soccer Coaches in Camp Djabal! This time they've reported the Academy's weekly schedule. I’m happy to say that the organization and schedule is as we planned and designed with the coaches while we were in...
Update from Coaches : 515 players signed up!
We’ve received an update from our four Darfur United Soccer Academy coaches. As of the beginning of this week, they’ve signed up 515 children for the Academy! So far, the gender break down is 385 boys and 130 girls, and the coaches reported, “we are still continuing...
Motivation Monday: Thank You Portland
I'm back from a week in Portland where I teamed up with Rachael Rapinoe to present on the Darfur United Soccer Academy. This last week in Portland is truly my motivation for today and the week ahead. Rachael and I had the opportunity to present to High Schools,...
Humbled by Your Support
I am humbled by the response we received yesterday in our first #GivingTuesday campaign. You have given 222 Darfuri refugee girls and boys the opportunity to join the Darfur United Soccer Academy, and sponsorships are still coming in! Growing up playing soccer, I’ve...
Presenting DUSA in Portland!
December is here and I’m kicking off the holiday season in the very cool city of Portland! I’m here all week to team up again with Rachael Rapinoe to give presentations on the Darfur United Soccer Academy and our recent trip to the camps. We’re really excited to...
#GivingTuesday is coming up!
i-ACT has joined #GivingTuesday! A one of a kind holiday that harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners – charities, families, businesses, and individuals – to transform how people think about, talk about, and participate in the giving season....
Motivation Monday: Choices
It’s Thanksgiving this week (where did the time go!?), and in light of our day of thanks, this morning I’m reflecting on something that I’m extremely grateful for everyday: My option to choose. During i-ACT 17, we had the opportunity to interview mothers of Little...