Living in a resourced deprived environment

Living in a resourced deprived environment

Darfur United Soccer Academy (DUSA) coaches Thouhilia, Sadiya, Issag and Souliman had a challenging day at DUSA recently. DUSA in Goz Amer is certainly not lacking participants, but with an abundance of children playing and watching each day in the first week of it’s...
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...
Strongest Kick So Far!

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

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,...