School Sport Foundation within the ISF World School Cross Country Championship 2024 held from 10-15th of May in Nairobi, Kenya, finalised its first project and donation toward primary school in Nairobi.
Its representatives, SSF Director Diane de Navacelle de Coubertin and President Roman Greba enjoyed the competition following the run of more than 400 athletes from around the globe.
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One of the defining initiatives of the SSF is to bring education into school sport and the importance of the Olympic values. An collective art workshop was led by the director Diane deNavacelle de Coubertin. In an engaging session, Diana shared her insights, encouraging participants to explore their creativity and use the power of art as an ideal for belief and communication. School Sport Foundation supports the idea that full scale development of each kid comes from school sport. Forthat, it is not only needed to introduce children to sports but its values, education and creativity.
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The SSF’s involvement extended beyond sports, setting up a strong ground by meeting with high-ranking government officials. SSF President Roman Greba and SSF Director Diane de Navacelle de Coubertin met with President of Republic if Kenya, mr. William Ruto in support of the Ministry of Education and its representative Duale Hassan. These discussions culminated in a significant contribution to Karen C. Primary School in Nairobi, highlighting SSF’s holistic approach to community development. Karen C. Primary School became richer for the necessary school sport equipment.
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Generous contributions were received for the Gala Dinner, from participants and visitors during the event, reflecting the collective spirit of solidarity and support.
With the support of Laurent Petrynka, President of the ISF, the SSF is ready to launch future projects that uphold the values of sportsmanship, inclusivity and social responsibility.
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In addition, SSF has played a keyrole in developing partnerships and collaborations with keys take holders. A significant milestone was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) between SSF Director Diane and Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association President Kipchumba Maiyo. This agreement represents a commitment to ongoing cooperation in promoting youth sports and education and our fruitful partnership with countries around the world.
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To keep up the legacy going, following its commitment toward environment, SSF planted a tree in Mobasa, Nairobi.
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DALIAN IN CHINA IS READY FOR FOOTBALL AND SECURING FUTURE DEVELOPMENT WITH SSF
Popularity in Dalian in China takes popularity day by day. In that progress, ISF World School Football Cup is taking place scheduled for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Within event, SSF President Roman Greba and ISF Executive Committee Member, finalised the donation to chinese primary school in Dalian city, equipping them with trendy and needed sports equipment.
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Gala dinner was a massive fest where donations were collected as we enjoyed meeting Chinese culture through the entertaining program.
This was the Gala Dinner as never seen before. We are specially proud and thankful for and of local organising committee. In the presence of Vice Mayor of Dalian, we collected more funds than expected.
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During the EC Meeting taking place from 19-21.5. In Dalian, as its member, Roman Greba presented the progress and future plans to the ISF board earning praises and support.
School Sport Foundation in its philanthropic mission, stands with merging, not only education and sport but all the values coming with the difference of cultures being united by the Olympic values of excellence, respect and friendship.
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SSF President Roman Greba met with representatives of school sport federations of Serbia, Brasil, Nepal, Nigeria, Kazakhstan and Mexico and signed a memorandum of cooperation and support for children from rural areas.
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Together we are committed to joining forces to improve sports education and activities in schools in this region, making sports accessible to every child.