Football For Peace
The idea is to involve different conflicted communities of that particular area of N.W.F.P through arrangement of football matches in such a way to unit them and promote peace and love in them who are divided in different ethnic, cultural and language based groups and communities.
About You
Section 1: About You
First Name
Syed
Last Name
Adil
Website
Organization
Vertical Walks
Country
Pakistan, I
Section 2: About Your Organization
Organization Name
Vertical Walks
Organization Website
Organization Phone
+92.333.9888212
Organization Address
Office No. 03 Ground Floor Bluchistan Plaza, Fala-e-Haq Road, Blue Area ,Islamabad (44000)
Is your organization a
Non‐profit/NGO/citizen sector organization
Organization Country
Pakistan, I
Your idea
Name Your Project
Football For Peace
Country your work focuses on
Pakistan, N
Describe Your Idea
The idea is to involve different conflicted communities of that particular area of N.W.F.P through arrangement of football matches in such a way to unit them and promote peace and love in them who are divided in different ethnic, cultural and language based groups and communities.
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Innovation
What makes your idea unique?
If we take a look around us, we easily can easily realize that what’s happening. People are fighting against each other over religion, language, land and cultures which are actually symbols of identification but now these became symbols of hater and conflict.
Growing generations are feeling guilty to be indigenous of this world. What happened in Europe, Rwanda, Uganda, Lebanon, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and what happening in Palestine, Kashmir, Pakistan, Iraq, Somalia, Thai Land and most of African States
What we are giving them?
War, genocides, killing, hater?
Yes, we are promoting hate among each other.
Most of people (Politicians, so called Leaders etc) talk about necessity of peace and love but just in meetings, seminars and for publicity purpose only. Nothing at ground that actually address to resolve this common problem which makes world so insecure, complex and hated.
An idea to promote peace and unit different groups and communities of N.W.F.P who are having conflicts among each others through Football is not very known step but it would be a very useful for the purpose of developing peace in conflicted areas through arrangement to football matches among them and to unit them as a team beyond their groups.
Do you have a patent for this idea?
No
Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
What impact have you had?
Children are usually among the most innocent affected community of wars and conflicts. In Sawat Conflict millions of this innocent faces displaced and have been badly suffered by the war traumas.
Vertical Walks had different trauma releasing games and sessions there at Child Friendly Center. Scared and insecure children came our center hesitantly first but after one day they felt very peaceful and secure with us.
That was a major achievement we had as to bring smile at innocent and harmless creation of GOD.
Problem
The major problems were,
People were so scared and not used to such activities which we launched.
Due to huge number of IDPs, it was very difficult to entertain all children at limited place we had there.
Financial resources were very limited as we had contributions from our friends only.
Lake of security of CFC.
Actions
At first phase we launched awareness campaign there about our project.
We targeted children of specific age of years 7 to 10.
We limited ourselves to such extent by which we provided basic and common facilities there at CFC.
We hired a security guard there through advocacy with government management.
Results
Perfect!!!
We did what no one from us were expecting. Entertain more then 200 children (We had idea of 50 only). In such limited financial and human resources, it was a great achievement which was acknowledged by many organization there and by government as well.
What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.
Actually that was a short term project for IDPs camp only which remained there for three to four months. But plan is to implement such CFCs inside conflicted areas now.
We will require very committed and dedicated volunteers team which we are having.
Enough Financial resources
Support from government and other national & international agencies.
What would prevent your project from being a success?
Easy access to the field due to conflicts.
Lake of education and awareness among targeted people.
Limitations of financial resources.
How many people will your project serve annually?
Fewer than 100
What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?
Less than $50
Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?
No
Sustainability
What stage is your project in?
Idea phase
In what country?
Pakistan, N
Is your initiative connected to an established organization?
Yes
If yes, provide organization name.
Vertical Walks
How long has this organization been operating?
1‐5 years
Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?
Yes
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?
Yes
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with businesses?
No
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with government?
No
Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.
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What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization?
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The Story
What was the defining moment that led you to this innovation?
Wounded, Weeping and scared faces of children of Sawat.
Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.
Vertical Walks Team
How did you first hear about Changemakers?
Web Search (e.g., Google or Yahoo)
If through another, please provide the name of the organization or company
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