Discussion about entry: ATHENA (Athletes Targeting Health Exercise & Nutrition Alternatives)

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Vie, 02/20/2009 - 13:25
Renata Affonso

Hello DLElliot,

I would like to invite you to join the Women Win group at http://sportforchange.changemakers.net/en-us/group/womenwin. Just click in join this group.

Women Win is the first ever international women’s fund that supports sport and physical activities as instruments for social change and women’s empowerment.

Women Win believes that sport is the way for women and girls to learn leadership skills, develop character, self-esteem and a sense of belonging, while at the same time discover the fun, support and power of being together.

Women Win is excited to be a part of the GameChangers Competition.

Women Win will use the competition to find a fellow between the ages of 15 and 65 years old that positively change the lives of women and girls in their community through sports.

Women Win has fellows and ambassadors who are brilliant, innovative and effective women who contribute significantly to the advancement of societies and address social problems through sports as a strategy. http://www.womenwin.org/fellows.html

We would love to hear your opinion on the topics debated here http://sportforchange.changemakers.net/forum/262.

All the best luck!

Sáb, 02/21/2009 - 01:04
Diane Elliot

Renata,
Thanks so much for the heads up about the Women Win group. Enjoyed learning about the important work of Women Win.
Diane

Lun, 04/06/2009 - 13:14
Emma Moutrie

Hey DL Elliot. I have just read all about your project and it caught my eye as i have a strong interest in sport and i am also wanting to study a masters in nutrition.

I think what you have achieved so far is fantastic and on such a large scale you have been able to target many individuals.

The results you have achieved are great especially having evidence of decreased alcohol and substance use.

Sport is clearly an essential tool for development and is key to living a healthy lifestyle. I think it is vital that projects like yours target girls especially teenage girls as they are almost the most vulnerable and have the highest dropout rate with reference to sport.

Congratulation on your success and good luck with the project.

Emma Moutrie
Nike Select
Loughborough University

Mié, 04/08/2009 - 10:25
Diane Elliot

Thanks Emma. Best of luck in your studies. We would welcome the chance to adapt ATHENA and try it out in other countries. Its underpinnings are sturdy, and it should have the same outcomes with any bonded team of young women and an influential coach. Here's a link to a recent story about a team's use of ATHENA - they called it their secret weapon for success @ http://www.wickedlocal.com/weston/sports/x1683627337/Was-ATHENA-field-ho.... Thanks again,
Diane