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A Liberian “Dream Team” made up of the YMCA U-14 all-star soccer players representing a variety of ethnic backgrounds has been selected based on their skills, leadership and academics to attend the 2014 Dallas Cup with support from Liberia’s President and Nobel Laureate, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. DonamiSport is teaming up with Dallas Cup to help pave the way for influential and sustainable change in Liberia.
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The Dr Pepper Dallas Cup Liberia YMCA Youth Peace Team
Making a Difference for Liberia’s Youth
Liberia was founded in 1822 by freed American slaves. It was one of the most prosperous African countries until two recent civil wars wiped out an entire generation. 250,000 people were killed, over one million fled, and warlords conscripted children to fight for them. A child solider from the
Liberian Civil War
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Liberia in Crisis 1980-2003
The DonamiSport Foundation has partnered with the Liberia YMCA, the Office of the President, Ministry of Youth and Sports, and Liberia Football Association to provide a positive soccer experience for the children and help re-knit the social
fabric of the country.
Effects of Liberian Civil Wars
Over 1 million, mostly educated middle class, fled the nation and
only 15% returned
230,000 children are orphans
45% of citizens are under the age of 15
DonamiSport’s four key objectives:
1. To establish community-based soccer programs for children ages 4-15
2. To teach character development through the soccer programs (sportsmanship, fair play, volunteerism, peaceful conflict resolution)
3.To provide affordable soccer leagues for all participants
4. To create heroes and ambassadors that exemplify athleticism, character, social and problem solving skills
DonamiSport redirects children to school, promotes HIV awareness, encourages community service, and creates safe spaces and healthy outlets to direct idle youth energy.
These grassroots programs will create youth advocates that will champion a new drive for
progress, inspire patriotism, strive for excellence, and ignite hope for the future.
A Liberian “Dream Team” made up of the YMCA U-14 all-star soccer players representing a variety of ethnic backgrounds has been selected based on their skills, leadership and academics.
Providing a Stage
In order to provide a platform to position these heroes and ambassadors, DonamiSport has partnered with the internationally renowned Dallas Cup Youth Soccer Tournament’s Dallas Is Diversity Programs.
What is the Dallas Cup?
Since 1980, the Dallas Cup has hosted teams and officials from 6 continents, 100 countries and 48
states, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious
international youth soccer tournaments in the world.
Beyond Competition
Globally recognized for hosting the world’s best clubs and showcasing soccer’s future stars…
Donovan
Beckham
…Dallas Cup also creates heroes and cross-cultural ambassadors off the field.
Oscar AriasMairead Corrigan Desmond Tutu
With the guidance of three Nobel Peace Laureates, Dallas Cup Diversity Teams have
served as a platform to create young heroes and ambassadors to inspire excellence,
acceptance, and unity.
Making a Difference
Dallas Cup Diversity Team players have been challenged to partner with teammates from different religions, ethnicities and social classes, all in the name
of hope.
Diversity Team History
Iraq Sunni/Shiite
2007
N. IrelandCatholics/Protestants
2001
Middle EastIsraeli/Palestinian
2004
Creating a Legacy
Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, Judy Murphey of Dallas Cup and other Dallas dignitaries.
“Sport is a very important means to build bridges between our communities and to teach positive values to our youth. We commend the City of Dallas and the many sponsors involved for their foresight and generosity.”
– Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Compassionate corporate support allowed these beacons of hope to experience cultural cooperation and become domestic peace ambassadors.
Liberian YMCA Youth Dream Team
For 2014, with support from Liberia’s President and Nobel Laureate, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, DonamiSport is teaming up with Dallas Cup to help pave the way for
influential and sustainable change in Liberia.
You Can HelpDonamiSport is helping rebuild the psychological spirit of the nation’s youth by supporting the first youth soccer team from Liberia to travel outside the country after the civil war.
The idea of bringing an economically disadvantaged youth soccer team from one of the poorest countries in the world to one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world is a miracle in itself. With your financial donation, you can help us make it happen.
You Can Make This Miracle Happen
Many have already contributed to ensure that the Liberian Dream Team will be cared for while in Dallas.
But the team still lacks the funds for airfare for the players and coaches. We need your help to complete this Dream Team’s miracle so these players can inspire hope for their peers back home.
How to DonateBy Check:Make check payable to: Dallas Cup Inc. and include “Dallas Is Diversity” on the memo lineMail check to: Dallas Cup Inc.
12700 Park Central Dr Ste 507 Dallas, TX 75251
By Credit Card:Contact Bobby Hammond at 214-221-3636 or [email protected] and put “Dallas Is Diversity” in subject
line
Contacts:
Andy Swift, Executive Director, Dallas Cup: [email protected]
Doc Lawson, Founder and CEO , DonamiSport: [email protected] [email protected]
214-783-1006 in US 011-231-7688-12-46 In Liberia
Learn more about DonamiSport @ www.donamisport.org
100% of your tax deductible donation will go to Liberia YMCA Youth Soccer/Dallas Is Diversity Initiatives.
