Introducing our partner organizations, Part 2️⃣. Willie Westerhof is representing Huis voor Beweging, an association from the Netherlands which has specialized in the development of (movement) projects and interventions in the sectors health, movement & sport, education & care, business and personal development.
Together with our partner UISP they have implemented our SPIN Youth Training Academy in Rome and made sure that our future youth coordinators have the right movement and training tools available to conduct successful and sustainable youth panels in their countries! #unitedforinclusion #sportinclusion #erasmusplus
We got a good thing going on! SPIN Youth Training Academy in Rome actually 😎. Another intense day with lot of inputs about non-discriminatory sports environments, exercises for brain and body and definitely fun and connecting with each other. #sportinclusion #unitedforinclusion
In the news in Finland last night:
Afghan women activist Khalida Popal and human rights activist Paco Diop were honored with the prestigious "Member of the Global Family" award.
Khalida Popal and Paco Diop received the "Member of the Global Family" award in Helsinki on December 28, 2023, alongside Ilona Taimela, Maryam Abuzaid-Ryu, and the Turku United Youth Initiative.
For the first time, the award transcended national borders to recognize the significant efforts of Khalida Popal, a former Afghan football player and coach. Popal's journey embodied resilience, advocacy, and empowerment, making her a global source of inspiration. Born in Kabul in 1987, Khalida Popal is the founder and leader of the Girl Power organization.
She served as the Program and Event Director of the Afghanistan Women's National Football Team, Ambassador to Street Child World Cup, and Event Manager & Mentor/Refugee Consultant in COLUM. Popal held leadership roles, from heading the Afghanistan Women's Football Committee to captaining the national team and coaching U17 and U15 women's football teams in Afghanistan.
The "Member of the Global Family" award, inspired by Harry Belafonte's "Global Family" speech in 1997 in Helsinki, is presented annually by Liikkukaa RY and Rasmus RY. Established in 2004, the award recognizes individuals and communities contributing significantly to achieving an equal, fair, socially united, and international society in Finland and the world. The award was jointly presented by Liikkukaa Ry and Rasmus Ry. Liikkukaa Ry aims to promote cultural diversity and social cohesion in Finnish society through sports, leisure, and cultural activities. Rasmus Ry is the nationwide network in Finland dedicated to combating racism and xenophobia.
The award ceremony celebrated the remarkable contributions of Khalida Popal and Paco Diop, as well as Ilona Taimela, United Youth, and Maryam A, reflecting their commitment to social progress, equality, and diversity.