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CARE Promotes Women's Sports in Rwanda

Posted by:TaraLConley on 11/18/08

CARE - a non profit organization whose mission is to mission is "to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility" - has partnered up with Nike to help promote women's sports in Rwanda.

The idea is to encourage sport in play in a country largely impacted by poverty.  Women of Rwanda can become empowered and build necessary communication skils through sport.  Other partners in this effort include Women Win, and CARE ambassador Sheila Johnson, the President of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)- and the FIRST ever African-American female to own a professional sports team.

I found a video on YouTube made by Rwanda women, some of whom are disabled, and who coach other Rwandan women in various sports.  Though this video is not directly related to the program sponsored by CARE and Nike, you'll find it just as inspiring to watch these women building strong coalitions through sport and play.

 




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