June 2010: Goal! Soccer for a Better Future

For June's feature of the month, we highlight the film Goal! Soccer for a Better Future. Just in time for the World Cup, Goal! Soccer for a Better Future is a documentary produced by Jason Katz of the US State Department that highlights the themes of Respect, Diversity, Gender Equality and Teamwork through sport. The film tells the story of how six NGOs (including Soccer Without Borders) use the spirit of athletics to engage and empower disadvantaged youth in Brazil, South Africa and the United States. 

The film examines athletes challenges in their communities and explores the game of soccer as an effective tool in life skills training. Thematic segments include respect, tolerance, diversity, gender equality, teamwork and opportunity. 

Throughout the World Cup, we will post the different segments of the film here according to this schedule: 

June 15- Part 1- Respect/Tolerance

June 22- Part 2- Diversity

June 29- Part 3- Gender Equality

July    6- Part 4- Teamwork/Leadership

July  13- Full length film

Update on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 6:14PM by Ben

Part 1 From the Film, on Respect and Tolerance

Update on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 8:50PM by Ben

Part 2 Diversity: This is the section that features SWB's work at Oakland International High School!