social change and development in Africa

A lot of organizations and Cool sunglasses international charities working under the

concept of Social Entrepreneurship have found a niche in football to promote

social change and development in Africa. Driven by the love and passion for

the game, these organizations and charities are scheming ways to reach

thousands of Africans with messages of hope. FIFA, the global football

governing body, has initiated a litany of activities such as building 20

Football for sunglasses 2011 Hope Centers that are used for Public Health, Education and

playing Football. Indeed, even the United Nations has a program called Sport

for Development and Peace and has actively joined in committing their

efforts towards reducing poverty through football.Football and Women in

Africa Despite being a popular sport in Africa, football among women is

still in its infancy. Seeing young boys and men Dior Sunglasses 2011 playing football in the

villages, along the roadside and in estates in urban centers is common, but

it's very rare to see girls kicking balls or women sitting around discussing

a football game. This is because most girls and women are rather busy to

watch or listen to any football match and the little leisure time they get

is spent on catching up on family.http://www.suite101.com/content/european-

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