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Introducing Darfur United Soccer Academy
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.
See You Soon Goz Amer
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 feeling is...
Witnessing the Power of Play
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 the...
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[Video] Hand Waves in Goz Amir…
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 children work...
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[video] On the Move, with Starts and Stops
Editor's Note: This post, written by Gabriel Stauring originally appeared on iactivism.org. i-ACT 17: On the Move, with Starts and Stops from i-ACT on Vimeo. As soon as I land in N'Djamena, I'm itching to get on a plane to the east, so we can be in a refugee camp as...
First Adventure in Chad: an Interview with Rachael Rapinoe
We’ve arrived to Kou Kou, and this being Chad, the journey had some confusion, bumps, laughter, and excitement along the way. Since this was Rachael Rapinoe’s first travel within Chad, I thought I’d ask her some questions about her experience! Sara-Christine: So,...
Rachael: Day 1
After a long journey and two stops later, we finally made it to N'Djamena, Chad! Gabriel and the i-ACT team well prepared me for the Chadian culture and customs, so nothing has been too unexpected. We have spend quite a bit of time in the hotel, as well as...
N’Djamena Market Place
Day one in Ndjamena. The place is starting to feel familiar to me. It’s only my third time here, but the Ndjamena experience seems to always be a bit the same each time. I’m sitting in an air conditioned car, hiding from the heat, dust, and sunshine outside, with a...
Local Goleta resident launches first soccer program for girls and boys in Darfuri refugee camps
Local Goleta resident, Sara-Christine Dallain will be traveling to Eastern Chad on October 20th with i-ACT, a nonprofit organization based in Redondo Beach. Dallain and two of her colleagues from i-ACT will be going to the Darfuri refugee camps to launch the very first Darfur United Soccer Academy for boys and girls ages 6-13.