FÚTBOL CON CORAZÓN “Soccer witha Heart” · FÚTBOL CON CORAZÓN will contribute to the social...

FÚTBOL CON CORAZÓN“Soccer with a Heart”

His situation:• Lack of mentors• Too much free time• Exposed to domestic violence• Lack of extracurricular activities• Exposed to risky behavior

MEET PABLO

• Exposed to risky behavior

Risks:• Drug addiction• Alcohol abuse• Premature sexual activity• Crime• Gangs• Prostitution

WHAT IS FÚTBOL CON CORAZÓN?

FÚTBOL CON CORAZÓN is a not for profit organization in Barranquilla, Colombia,that uses the power of soccer to provide better life opportunities to under-privileged children and teenagers.

VISION

FÚTBOL CON CORAZÓN will contribute to the social transformation of Barranquilla by promoting four core values: tolerance, solidarity, honesty and respect.

MISSION

We build safe and peaceful communities, using the ”Soccer for Peace” methodology with girls, boys and teenagers, ages 5-16.

VALUES

Tolerance

Respect

Solidarity

Honesty

• To reduce the risk of drugs, premature sexual activities, alcohol use, and

OBJECTIVES

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• To reduce the risk of drugs, premature sexual activities, alcohol use, and

violent behavior of children and teenagers, by reducing their

unproductive free time.

• To promote values such as respect, solidarity, tolerance and honesty.

• To improve public spaces.

• To generate a healthy family experience and community life.

• To promote gender equality.

• To educate on ways to handle conflicts.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROGRAM

• The target population consists of

boys and girls between 5 – 16 years

old.

• Every soccer field has room for

approximately 300 children.

• Training, workshops, psychological

advice and nutrition are provided

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advice and nutrition are provided

from Monday through Friday.

• Soccer tournaments are held on

weekends.

• Children are required to be enrolled

in school.

• People from the neighborhood work

to promote nutrition and other

services.

SOCCER FOR PEACE METHODOLOGY

2. The first goal in each half must be scored by

a girl.

6. There is no referee, but an advisor.

• Honesty• Dialogue• Respect

Methodology&

• Teamwork• Gender equality

1. Mixed Teams (Boys and girls) • Respecting other players

• Team work• Gender equality

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3. All registered players will play.

4. Agreements of rules:

motto, techincal rules,

and unanimity.

5. Evaluation of agreements of rules.

• Respect • Equality• Participation

• Honesty• Recognition of the other• Agreement compliance

&Rules

• Gender equality• Tolerance• Self-control

• Participation• Dialogue• Commitment

EducationEducation & Social & Social SupportSupport

• The program combines athletic activities with educational learningopportunities during training sessions.

• Applying the “Soccer for Peace” methodology.

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• Soccer is used as a motivating element, providing new opportunitiesto the children.

• Physical and psychological development are measured through regular observation and exams throughout the program.

• Supporting households in the neighborhood to ensure consistency and sustainability of positive reinforce.

Soccer fields with special

infrastructure

Tolerance

Safe Communities

• Reduced crime

Promotion of Values

Fútbol con Corazón Fútbol con Corazón (a (a programprogram of social of social transformationtransformation))

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Competitive tournaments at the

local level

Tolerance

Respect

Solidarity

Honesty

• Decreased drug use

• Decreased alcohol abuse

• Responsible sexual behavior

• Creation of a dignified future for children

• Peace & unity

Training with educational components

In order to reach our goal of 100 interventions with our model, which

corresponds to approximately 45,000 children and other beneficiaries, we

have created the following types of interventions:

TypesTypes of of interventionintervention

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Intervention type

Training and

Tournament of

“Soccer for Peace”

Educational

Workshops

Work with

ParentsSnacks Lunch

Basic � �

Plus � � �

Mega � � � � �

La Paz La Paz –– 1st 1st InterventionIntervention

• With the help of Father Cyrilus and the leaders of the community, FCC started its first “Mega” intervention at La Paz, including two mini-fields of compacted earth, completely enclosed with walls and nets, and with a roof. There are also

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nets, and with a roof. There are also bleachers, bathrooms, showers, a lunch room, and office spaces.

• Supports 300 children, between 5-16 years old, who attend training and workshops twice a week, receive snacks, lunch, psychological asessments, and educative workshops.

• The soccer complex supports 35 teams, divided into four categories. We are currently playing our first tournament (lasting six months), which is sponsored by Carulla.

La Paz La Paz –– 1st 1st InterventionIntervention

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which is sponsored by Carulla.

• Within the soccer complex we provide space for 12 promotional banners for businesses supporting FCC. Each banner costs $158 (USD)/month, is 4X1.2 meters, weighs 18 oz., and is printed in color.

HOW TO HOW TO HELPHELP

MONEY

TIME

Construction of soccer fields

Support a child - “Padrino”

Promote via a banner

Sponsor a team

Donate Cash

Conference, workshops, trainings.

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REFERRALS

MATERIALS

Please refer us to your friends and colleagues who might be interested in becoming a part of our foundation.

Uniforms, cleats, workshop/conference materials.

María A. Uribe, Dir. Ejecutiva muribe@futbolconcorazon.orgKaren Torrenegra, Dir. Mercadeo ktorrenegra@futbolconcorazon.org

www.futbolconcorazon.org

Dirección: Carrera 59 No. 74-51

Tel/fax: 3692273

Barranquilla, Colombia.

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ktorrenegra@futbolconcorazon.orgGabriel Berdugo, Dir. Deportivo gberdugo@futbolconcorazon.orgShirly Orozco, Coord. Bienestar sorozco@futbolconcorazon.orgMaría Bautista, Asist. Adminsitrativa mbautista@futbolconcorazon.orgLorenz Wild, asesor lorenzwild@yahoo.com