Update from Camp Goz Amer

Update from Camp Goz Amer

We’re back in refugee camp Goz Amer, eastern Chad this week. Today we were able to spend time with the Soccer Academy coaches Souliman, Sadiya, and Issag. They gave us an update of their Soccer Academy—they currently have 670 children registered! The coaches conduct...
A Magical Space for Kicks and Hope

A Magical Space for Kicks and Hope

Darfur United Soccer Academy – Peace, Kicks, and Hope from i-ACT on Vimeo. After launching a project with and for the refugees in these remote camps in eastern Chad, iACT leaves. The new refugee program leaders take on the responsibility, the challenges, and the...
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...
Refugee Camp Walking, Soccer Ball Dribbling Zen

Refugee Camp Walking, Soccer Ball Dribbling Zen

This blog was originally posted as part of i-ACT21. Dribbling a ball across a refugee camp is a very different experience than just plain walking across it. It connects you with the camp and its inhabitants in special and unique way. Today, in what must have been 115...