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...
UP Soccer Alum Launches First Soccer Program for Girls in Darfuri Refugee Camps
Rachael Rapinoe, graduate of University of Portland and former Pilots soccer teammate, will join i-ACT, CA-based nonprofit, on an upcoming trip to Darfuri refugee camps in eastern Chad. Over the last year, Rapinoe has helped create the core curriculum for the first ever Darfuri refugee soccer academy for girls and boys ages 6-13, Darfur United Soccer Academy. Last year, i-ACT won the Peace and Sport NGO of the Year award in 2012 for its work with the Darfur United (DU) men’s team. Now, they are expanding their work to include the Academy.