NEWS AND UPDATES
Let’s Move Beyond
When I mention my work with i-ACT and our efforts to get the Darfur United Soccer Academy established in the refugee camps for children and youth, people often respond with, “Wow, cool” and then, “but why soccer when there are so many other needs in the camps?” Well,...
One Strong Kick Indeed
Thanks to everyone who made our 2013 One Strong Kick event a wonderful and successful evening filled with laughter, great conversation, dancing, and soccer ball juggling contest! We raised $12,000 toward the Darfur Unite Soccer Academy in Camp Mile. Thank you to our...
St. John’s University Soccer Tournament for Darfur United
Hello DU supporters! Just wanted to let you know that i-ACTs collaboration with universities and student organizations around the world continues to grow! On March 17th, the Universities Fighting World Hunger chapter at St. John’s University in Rome hosted a 5 v 5...
A Goal for the Darfur United Soccer Academy
On my first trip to the Darfuri refugee camps of eastern Chad, Gabriel and I played four against 15 with sandals perched in the sand for goal posts. Since the other team didn’t assume I could really play, they left me unmarked. My first goal resulted in lots of...
2013 Preview: Darfur United Soccer Academy, Events and much more
Darfur United Soccer Academy has been building momentum and support, and our new goal is to launch the first-ever Darfur United Soccer Academy in July 2013!
Update: Captian Souleyman!
I'm back in Camp Goz Amer on i-ACT 14 and I ran into Darfur United team captain, Souleyman. He's so excited to hear that Darfur United will continue competing internationally and that the DU Soccer Academy is coming together. Please help support the Academy by...
DU Supporters We Need Your Help!
The goal of kicking-off the Darfur United Soccer Academy in Camp Mile in January 2013 is quickly approaching! In order to garner more support, we’ve been reaching out to local businesses in our community, and we’re asking you to do the same! Here’s the idea: Print out...
Darfur United Wins Peace and Sport Award!
It was an honor to represent Darfur United at the Peace and Sport Forum in Sochi, Russia. It was an amazing event, bringing together people from all over the world that share the same vision -- that sports offers something unique and...
Welcome Rachael Rapinoe to the DU Academy Team!
We’re excited to welcome Rachael Rapinoe to the DU Academy Team! Her soccer resume is extensive, and we’re so proud to have her expertise and insight help shape and develop the DU Academy soccer program. Rachael has played Division I collegiate soccer with the...