Integration of Refugees
through Sport
2011
United Kingdom
24 FOOTBALL FOR ALL
Type of Project: Initiative, project Target Group: Refugees in Leeds and Local inhabitants Download PDF Developed by: Yorkshire St Pauli yorkshirestpauli.comSynthesis of the case study
"Football for All" is an initiative from Yorkshire St Pauli, a local football fan club in Leeds, UK - which is providing a weekly football tournament between refugees and members or fans of the club. The club provided a friendly and welcoming environment for people to play football in an uncompetitive manner, regardless of ability, sex, "race", religion or any other discriminatory factor.