Argentina

United Through Sport has recognized the need for action in Argentina and so we are currently running a Mass Participation Program (MPP) in the capital city of Buenos Aires. The Mass Participation Program focusses on using sport as a tool for holistic development. We currently use soccer, rugby, netball, baseball, tennis and basketball as a means of connecting with at-risk, vulnerable children. We have teamed up with many NGO’s and local clubs in order to have as much of a positive impact as possible. The connection that sport can provide us with enables us to develop key life-skills in young people such as leadership, communication and teamwork as well as build up their confidence and self esteem. We also take the opportunity to address important social and health-related issues.

Working in conjunction with similarly minded local people, our Mass Participation Program has already reached over 2000 at-risk and impoverished children within the city and made use of over 100 international volunteers. The passion and dedication of our team in South America will surely drive our projects forward and enable our volunteers to do even more good work in a part of the World that needs our help.