Why Football
There are various reasons that sport is an effective tool for development.
- Participating in sports encourages body ownership and a healthy body image, two important factors that are often lacking with regard to the social development of girls in South Africa.
- Self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment are both fueled by a successful day of hitting the field, which makes sport important for mental and physical development.
- Sport encourages team work, determination and a collaborative effort to support each other. Sport also provides an accessible platform to explore integral issues such as HIV/Aids, a girls right to say “No”, issues regarding sexuality, and the challenges girls and young women face.
