Berlin/Brandenburg: Sports training for refugee girls
Sport is an effective instrument to promote integration and social participation. A project in Berlin and Brandenburg helps young women and girls to arrive in Germany.
"I've always had the urge to do sports and pursue my dreams," says Shogufa Bayat. "But only here in Germany can I finally do what I want." The 22-year-old Afghan is part of the "Discover Football" program. This Terre des Hommes partner organization trains young refugee women to become football coaches and youth leaders. Currently, twelve young women from Berlin and Brandenburg are participating, who would otherwise have little access to training and sports opportunities. After completing the program, they can lead youth and children's groups or work as coaches in institutions or holiday programs.
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In Afghanistan, that would no longer be possible. "Life for girls is very hard. You hardly have any rights, you're not even allowed to do sports. Girls are seen as too weak to achieve anything." Shogufa is passionate about climbing and was a member of the first female climbing group in her hometown. She is now training with Discover Football. The organization is supported by "a chance to play," a joint campaign by the Volkswagen Group Works Council and Terre des Hommes . Discover Football advocates for the rights of girls and young women. Football is used specifically as a tool to empower girls and achieve true social participation.
Shogufa can pass on her newly acquired knowledge directly: As part of the project, a four -day girls' football training takes place in Berlin, to which children from refugee accommodation are also invited. In this way, the course participants can support girls in similar life situations to arrive in Germany. In any case, Shogufa is very happy to be in Germany. "My sisters are here too," she says. "We can do an apprenticeship. I hope that one day there is peace in Afghanistan and we can return home. I would like to teach girls there and show them new ways."