Palestine Association for Children's Encouragement of Sports (PACES)

Sports & Outdoor Activities

Jordan - Amman

50-99 Employees

http://www.pacescharity.org

891 Followers


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About Palestine Association for Children's Encouragement of Sports (PACES)

Palestine Association for Children’s Encouragement of Sports (PACES), is a UK based charity established in 2006, with the aim of providing healthy, structured after-school sports programs for Palestinian girls and boys ages 7-16 years. From March - November every year, children are granted an escape from being idle on the streets, or in their homes; an escape that is fun, healthy, and one that encourages participation and inclusion. Since its establishment, PACES has reached out and served over 30,000 children, 2,000 young female and male coaches and assistant coaches, and over 100 local sports clubs and other community-based organizations situated in refugee camps and most marginalized and vulnerable areas in Palestine and Jordan, and in the refugee camps of Lebanon. All programs promote gender equality and have successfully reached and maintained a 50% female participation rate. Through its core sports program, PACES provides children with multiple educational benefits to help them thrive in their own communities. To attain a wider impact, PACES builds local capacity by training and hiring leaders in the local communities as coaches to deliver the sports programs. Coaches receive training in multiple areas and acquire a set of skills necessary to enhance their employability in the job market. PACES also partners with local clubs and sports centers situated in marginalized areas, which facilitate outreach and delivery of the program.

Vision

Create positive change and build sustainable and strong communities through sports.

Mission

To provide opportunities to as many marginalized Palestinian girls and boys to play sports, flourish and grow in nurturing sanctuaries in order to empower them so they grow to become good and active citizens.