In the Philippines, football also known as soccer is becoming more popular as the national team (Azkals) secure more wins in various international tournament. It may run second to basketball in the National Capital Region and Luzon in terms of popularity, but in most parts of Visayas and Mindanao it has been and will always be the sports of the masses.
Unfortunately, the traditional soccer ball being used right now poses some problems — it can be easily punctured or ruptured. It requires frequent inflation with a pump and needle, which are easily broken or lost. As a result, the phenomenon and waste of deflated soccer balls is a common sight in farms, football fields and backyards of families with soccer players.
The short life‐span of traditional balls, and the expense of replacing them, compel many children in far-flung areas in Central and Southern parts of the country to play soccer with coconut husks, rocks, bottles, cans, or “rag balls” made from trash, plastic bags, and string.
It is, therefore, a welcome to read that the One World Futbol Project seeks to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth around the world through the One World Futbol, a virtually-indestructible ball that never goes flat and never needs a pump. Their goal is to bring the joy of soccer and play to youth in disadvantaged communities so that children can be children no matter where they live.
The One World Futbol Project sells the One World Futbol directly to institutions, companies and non profit organizations, as well as to individual consumers through a “Buy One Give One” model. For every ball bought by individuals at retail, the company donates a second ball to organizations working with disadvantaged communities around the world. The One World Futbol Project distributes balls through a growing network of organizations serving youth in harsh environments around the world, including refugee camps, conflict zones, disaster areas, inner cities, and other disadvantaged communities.
Visit http://www.oneworldfutbol.com/ now and help support development programs that use sport and play to teach conflict resolution, build teamwork and rebuild community by purchasing a ball.
One World Futbol inventor Tim Jahnigen was inspired to start the project after watching news footage of kids in Darfur playing a soccer game using a ball of trash tied up with twine. At that moment, Tim set out to design a ball that played like a “real futbol,” but would never wear out, never go flat, never need a pump.
Tim's idea remained in the concept stage until a chance conversation with world‐renowned entertainer Sting. Once Tim shared his vision of a virtually-indestructible ball, Sting immediately provided the support needed to do the research and development. In recognition of Sting’s crucial, early involvement, the name of the ball and of the project are based on the song “One World (Not Three),” written by Sting. Sting continues to be an advocate for and supporter of the One World Futbol Project.
Unfortunately, the traditional soccer ball being used right now poses some problems — it can be easily punctured or ruptured. It requires frequent inflation with a pump and needle, which are easily broken or lost. As a result, the phenomenon and waste of deflated soccer balls is a common sight in farms, football fields and backyards of families with soccer players.
The short life‐span of traditional balls, and the expense of replacing them, compel many children in far-flung areas in Central and Southern parts of the country to play soccer with coconut husks, rocks, bottles, cans, or “rag balls” made from trash, plastic bags, and string.
It is, therefore, a welcome to read that the One World Futbol Project seeks to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth around the world through the One World Futbol, a virtually-indestructible ball that never goes flat and never needs a pump. Their goal is to bring the joy of soccer and play to youth in disadvantaged communities so that children can be children no matter where they live.
The One World Futbol Project sells the One World Futbol directly to institutions, companies and non profit organizations, as well as to individual consumers through a “Buy One Give One” model. For every ball bought by individuals at retail, the company donates a second ball to organizations working with disadvantaged communities around the world. The One World Futbol Project distributes balls through a growing network of organizations serving youth in harsh environments around the world, including refugee camps, conflict zones, disaster areas, inner cities, and other disadvantaged communities.
Visit http://www.oneworldfutbol.com/ now and help support development programs that use sport and play to teach conflict resolution, build teamwork and rebuild community by purchasing a ball.
One World Futbol inventor Tim Jahnigen was inspired to start the project after watching news footage of kids in Darfur playing a soccer game using a ball of trash tied up with twine. At that moment, Tim set out to design a ball that played like a “real futbol,” but would never wear out, never go flat, never need a pump.
Tim's idea remained in the concept stage until a chance conversation with world‐renowned entertainer Sting. Once Tim shared his vision of a virtually-indestructible ball, Sting immediately provided the support needed to do the research and development. In recognition of Sting’s crucial, early involvement, the name of the ball and of the project are based on the song “One World (Not Three),” written by Sting. Sting continues to be an advocate for and supporter of the One World Futbol Project.
Posts
0 comments
Post a Comment