Athletes for Africa & GuluWalk is pleased to announce that we have recently partnered with the 2010 Journalists for Human Rights Docfest. Showcasing a selection of Canadian documentary films that explore human-rights related themes both in Canada and abroad, the 2nd annual Human Rights Docfest runs from July 23 - July 25 in Toronto. READ MORE
Beyond the Game: Beckam goes beyond the pitch
David Beckham recently traveled to Sierra Leone to see some of the work he had been supporting through UNICEF over the years. When he returned, he said the trip had been one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences of life. READ MORE
A4A: Rock the Pitch Charity Soccer Tournament
Athletes for Africa is now accepting team registrations for our second annual Rock the Pitch Charity Soccer Tournament! This one-of-a-kind event gives local sports fans a unique opportunity: to play a little footie with a collection of indie musicians, former professional soccer players and local media personalities in a fun-filled, action-packed, one-day tournament that raises funds for African youth. READ MORE
Field Notes: Returning to Padibe IDP Camp
It’s been almost two years since I left Padibe IDP Camp and this week I returned. I was so pleased to see so many changes and so many friendly faces. In July 2008, my friend, Lara Rosenoff and I embarked upon a one-month stay in Padibe Camp to raise awareness about internally displaced persons. At the height of the conflict in northern Uganda there were over two million displaced persons and over 24 million worldwide. Lara and I noticed that this issue was being ignored. We were determined to do something about it. READ MORE
Indigo Donates Books to Gulu Youth Library Initiative
n late 2009, GuluWalk approached Indigo requesting book donations for a collection of eight youth centres it is currently building in war-torn northern Uganda. The libraries established at these centres will be an integral part of the larger reconstruction effort in the region, which focuses on peacebuilding, health and education. Above all, they’ll represent a beacon of hope for many abandoned children, former child soldiers and other war-affected youth in Gulu, where all aspects of community life—-including reading and literacy–were disrupted by civil war for more than 20 years. In January 2010, Indigo donated 18,000 pounds of children’s book worth approximately $50,000. READ MORE
