Overview
Sport, recreation and play can provide children affected by war
and conflict with hope and a sense of normality. UNHCR's sports
programs play an important role in rebuilding the hope of children
whose lives have been shattered and demoralised by fighting and
displacement. The power of sport draws upon team spirit, social
inclusion and mutual respect.
UNHCR's youth sports programs in countries such as Uganda,
Thailand, Pakistan and Rwanda, aim to increase children's learning
opportunities, empower girls, and most importantly, help give
children back their childhood.
How we help
UNHCR's sports programs in refugee camps help to strengthen
self-reliance, self-confidence and support social integration.
Through sports activities such as football, basketball, tennis and
various indoor games, UNHCR also promotes youth leadership and
gender equality.
UNHCR programs also aim to increase the number of girls playing
and participating in sports. Educating girls empowers them to grow
to their full potential and to fully develop self-confidence and
social skills.
Your donation
today can help UNHCR give the gift of childhood for children
affected by war and conflict.
News
Sarah-Jane Clarke announced as ambassador - 28 April 2010
Australia for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s charity in Australia, today announced that noted co-founder of sass & bide, Sarah-Jane Clarke, had come on board as an ambassador to help raise awareness of the plight of refugees around the world
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