TARGET: Distribute 2010 Balls to children in need, 350 down, 1660 to go!

WHERE: Africa (Kenya, Uganda & South Africa)

WHEN: Leading up to the South African World Cup in 2010

AGENDA:During the next nine months separate teams will continue to bring HOPE to children in need by distributing a further 1,660 footballs. The distribution will focus on the very desperate children in the following countries; South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe. Past projects have built up a network of orphanages & schools who will be the recipients of the footballs. The various projects will be focusing on bringing HOPE & the opportunity for these children to dream using the football World Cup (June – July 2010 in South Africa) as a catalyst and to demonstrate that the world does care for the children of Africa.

In desperate times... a source of hope emerges, dreams start to form... and become a reality!

TargeT No. of balls: 200

focus: Bring HOPE to orphans and child soldiers of Uganda

Where in country: Kampala, surrounding area & Gulu

Who will receive balls: Schools, orphanages and sports clubs within the area. This country has faced serious challenges due to HIV Aids and civil war, the children need encouragement & the opportunity to DREAM and PLAY.

TargeT No. of balls: 200

focus: Bringing HOPE to a city that is struggling with basic needs in the midst of a severe drought.

Where in country: Nairobi & Great Rift Valley

Who will receive balls: Schools & orphanages in and around one of Africa’s largest and poorest cities. Home to Kiberia where conditions are well below the poverty line and flying toilets are common hazards.

TargeT No. of balls: 300

focus: Updating all with the word on the street from the Mother City & what the impact is on the underprivileged.

Where in country: Cape Town & surrounds

Who will receive balls: Schools & orphanages in greater Cape Town and the surrounding Western Cape. One of the most geographically beautiful cities however there are plenty of hopeless and desperate children.

The next nine months will see separate teams continuing to bring HOPE to children in need, by distributing a further 1,660 footballs in South Africa, Kenya & Uganda.

No. of balls: 200

focus: What are the people on the ground saying about the coming World Cup, especially the disadvantaged and how they are being impacted?

Where in country: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Nelspruit

Who will receive balls: Schools and orphanages in and around these centres. Focussing on the most needy and hopeless within the area.

TargeT No. of balls: 400

focus: Keeping all up to date with the impact the World Cup (and media attention) is having on those in need.

Where in country: Throughout the country, especially Johannesburg, Nelspruit & Cape Town.

Who will receive balls: Schools and orphanages in and around these centres. Focussing on the most needy and hopeless within the area.

TargeT No. of balls: 100

focus: Reaching the most vulnerable children affected by the unstable conditions in Zimbabwe

Where in country: Harare, in partnership with ZimKids. ZimKids is a registered Ngo focussed on empowering and supporting vulnerable youth in and around the city.

Who will receive balls: Children who attend the project.

Those receiving the balls aren’t the only ones who are benefi ting from this campaign, those doing the travelling and getting to meet the children on the ground, being able to shake the hands of their teachers, foster parents and seeing the smiles and joy expressed by the children is a life changing experience and something I wish we could all share in. These dedicated individuals have been hand picked due to their willingness to give back to others and the inspiration they are to those around them. This team WIll bring HoPe!

Passionate about sport, often rumored to arrange sporting gatherings at ridiculous hours in the morning to support is teams back in his homeland! Cameron will be heading out to Uganda for 2 weeks and is looking forward to his fi rst African experience, which he will thrive in and bringing many smiles and moments of joy!

Giving of his time and energy for the greater good of others is something which Mark thrives on! His British heritage is deeply routed in his make up and was very happy to speak to Cameron throughout the past English summer. Mark is also heading out to Uganda, a solid team looking forward to bringing hope to the children.

A man of action and commitment whose dedication to children in need goes beyond the call of duty. A avid football himself will be wearing his orange colours with pride come July 2010! Until then he will be heading out to Kenya to visit many desperate children in need!

A man larger than life who’s heart for those in need will be hard to beat. Van will be heading to South Africa visiting the northern football centres and bringing us the latest updates from those living around these centres regarding the build up to the world cup! We look forward to hearing all and seeing some of the latest pics!

The rose amongst the thorns, her passion, dedication and commitment to throwing herself into something which benefi ts others inspires those around her. Annelize has a network to reach many children in need, who would all benefi t from understanding there is HOPE & their dreams came become a reality

A passion for adventure and someone who sees challenges as opportunities. Fortunate enough to meet and see the impact that these balls can bring to the children and their teachers (foster parents). Richard will be visiting South Africa during Dec 09 and visiting the southern world cup centres bringing us the latest updates!

the world cup! We look forward to hearing all and seeing some of the latest pics!

Project CharterEnsuring balls get to those who need them!

each project will follow a common aim and philosophy: bringing HoPe to the children and community members involved in the projects visited. Having a similar heart behind why we do things we can ensure a consistent message, however it is up to the ambassadors to add their unique fl avour and approach to the overall framework

To reach as many children as possible requires a community of people, the Ambassadors themselves will be on the ground doing the exciting work however they would benefi t from having support from others who share a similar heart to helping reach others in need. If you would like to become a partner and have something to offer, your support would be much appreciated.

Name: Richard Thomas

Tel: +44 791 700 0668

e-Mail: richard.2010campaign@gmail.

com

Name: Annelize Willemse

Tel: 084 504 1209

e-Mail: annelizewillemse@gmail.com

This is not the fi rst time the ambassadors are stepping out into the places of desperate need but is a continuation of a past seed sown back in 2006. The two previous adventures leading up to this have shown the team that there is a need and that the simple act of giving of their time and energy to those in need goes far beyond the handing out of a football

The sense of adventure and the willingness to do something extraordinary led

Richard and a couple of his friends to paddle down the East Coast of Africa with the

goal to bring HOPE those less fortunate than themselves. Armed with 200 Cheetah

Mitre footballs they spent over 6 months journeying down the East coast visiting

schools, orphanages and clinics distributing footballs. The stories are endless and

the lives they changed are unknown but the

one thing that is certain is that it was the seed

of many adventures to come! They survived

thunder storms out at sea, consistent daily head

winds, close encounters with lions and many

more close calls.

read more: k2kexpedition.blogspot.com

schools, orphanages and clinics distributing footballs. The stories are endless and

the lives they changed are unknown but the

one thing that is certain is that it was the seed

3 of the Ambassadors, Henk, Annelize and Richard were fortunate enough to visit Nairobi, Kenya and help out at a school & orphanage during the children’s August holidays 2009. During their visit they visited a number of other schools and orphanages to whom they distributed Calcio footballs. The impact this had on the kids and their teachers was enormously encouraging and left each seriously moved. This is an extract from a email exchange with one of the teachers on their return;

...just want to acknowledge your visit to the programme and wish you all the best in your endeavours. Actually when you visited it was so amazing and it really made me shaken a bit by the good and big heart that you have you guys. Liked your heart for the children; and it really encouraged me. Richard one thing know is that i have made a good friend for life. All the boys passed their regards for the footballs you donated to them so far. Patrick Kwetu This adventure confi rmed that it wasn’t to be the last, all those who took part were moved by the desperate need and joy of these children.

read more: followcalcio.blogspot.com