Empowering Young Women in Haiti with Soccer

In the aftermath of the destructive earthquake in Haiti, many opportunities for the advancement of women in society have been curtailed or eliminated. However, through an organization called HAVSERVE, the misfortunes suffered by Haitians are being ameliorated. A site dedicated to promoting volunteerism, this organization seeks to provide aid to penurious families and assist in the realization of the UN’s Millennium Development Goals in Haiti. Ms. Nicole Findlay has catalogued her experiences and hopes on the organization’s blog, HAVBLOG, empowering Haitian women through soccer playing. Not only promoting gender equality in sports, this project brings a new opportunities for women in the undeveloped world to gain a sense of community.

http://www.havserve.org/blog/gender-equality-and-empowerment-through-soccer/