Simunye-Sisonke is a phrase often used in the GRS curriculum. After a coach has discussed an important point, he/she will ask the group: Simunye?, and the group will respond: Sisonke. It translates to "Are we together?" "We are together".
I just finished my first full week of work in Khayelitsha at the Football for Hope Centre. I was able to explore Khayelitsha a lot because we had to buy materials for the interventions, go on Coach Support Visits, and run Skillz Street (an intervention targeting girls) at a couple different sites.
Khayelitsha is a township located about 20 minutes outside of the city. There are up to 2 million people living there.
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| Football for Hope Centre, Khayelitsha |
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| Field behind the Football for Hope Centre |
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| Kids hanging out at the Football for Hope field |
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| Right next to the Centre |
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| Skillz Street at Power Child field, Khayelitsha |
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| Team Time, Skillz Street |
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| Fair Play, Skillz Street |
Skillz Street is the only curriculum that includes time for "Fair Play", or scrimmaging. Studies show that women who play sports are more likely to exercise less risky sexual behavior.
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| School, Khayelitsha |
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| Another school, Khayelitsha |
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| School, Khayelitsha |
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| Driving through Khayelitsha |
Those are great photographs. The Football for Hope Centre really does look welcoming - just as you described it. The kids look amazing. I can't wait to skype with you about your first full week of work at Khayelitsha. By skyping, we will be able to be Sisonke! Love, Dad
ReplyDeletegreat photos marv! the kids look nice. is there only one field?
ReplyDeleteHey Becky, good to hear from you!
ReplyDeleteThere is only one field, but there are a lot of other local organizations that have fields, and we collaborate with them to make sure we reach more kids than the FFH can accommodate.