This Is A Project Of
The Rachel Corrie Sports Initiative
A Grassroots Community Project In:
Rafah, Gaza
In Association With
What: A community football tournament at the Unity Youth Field in the Yebna neighborhood of Rafah, Gaza.
Why: Cut off from the world by a brutal siege the people of the Gaza strip live with hunger, massive unemployment and frequent attacks by the Israeli army. Extreme vulnerability and insecurity, coupled with bleak prospects for the future, feed hopelessness and rage with the youth being particularly vulnerable. This innovative, community-developed football tournament gives neighbors a chance to strengthen bonds and relieve the stress caused by the dire situation.
When: The month of Ramadan, the 11th of August through the 9th of September.
Mr. Aidan O'leary, Deputy Director of United Nations Gaza office (UNRWA) comments on the first Rachel Corrie Ramadan Football Tournament, 2008.
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Al Basma Club For
the Disabled
Deaf Team
Of all the ways to break the siege, sending in a bit of fun that fosters community may be one of the most important.
- Craig Corrie, for Rachel’s family
Special Tournament Participants:
Website: www.basmaclub
Project Coordinators
Adnan Abu Al Sa’ud
Khaled Nasrallah
Event Coordinators, Rafah, Gaza
John Harvey, Washington, USA
Andrew Ford Lyons, London, UK
Fundraising and Development
Rachel Corrie Ramadan Soccer Tournament
2010
It takes time and extra effort get photos sent from Gaza. Please check in with us regularly over the next couple of weeks to see updates and photos from this year’s tournament.
Best,
John Harvey
Andrew Ford Lyons
