Defying the Odds

Defying the Odds

This blog is part of i-ACT Expedition 20. Read more about the entire trip here. It never ceases to amaze me how universal football truly is. Everyone knows the game, it’s beloved in almost every country on this earth, and the majority of the people in the world...
Darfur United Soccer Academy #2 Underway…

Darfur United Soccer Academy #2 Underway…

This blog is part of i-ACT Expedition 20. Read more about the entire trip here. Though we just returned from our first day in Camp Touloum, we’re already just 9 days from returning back home. The countdown has begun, yet we’ve only just started. Walking...
Expanding DUSA

Expanding DUSA

This blog is part of i-ACT Expedition 20. Read more about the entire trip here. It’s been just over a year since Gabriel, Rachael and I were in refugee camp Djabal, implementing the first Darfur United Soccer Academy, and I’m so grateful that we are able to...
DUSA #2 on the Horizon

DUSA #2 on the Horizon

This blog is part of i-ACT Expedition 20. Read more about the entire trip here. It’s hard to believe this is my second time visiting this country. Though I can’t say I ever imagined coming here, I’m grateful for the aligned stars that have brought me...
A New Year for DUSA

A New Year for DUSA

As 2014 came to an end, one of the most memorable experiences was launching the first ever Darfur United Soccer Academy (DUSA) in camp Djabal last October. The combination of nerves and excitement going into my last trip to Chad was overwhelming. I had little...