TWELVE teenagers will learn about using sport as a tool for resolving conflicts.
Premier League footballers and top level coaches will come together for a special programme focused on intolerance and racism in the game.
FAIR Play – Football Against Intolerance and Racism - is being run by Malvern-based charity EIL UK with support from the University of Worcester, Aston Villa FC’s ‘Villa in the Community’ and Worcestershire Football Association.
The eight-day programme will see a group of 12 teenagers from Worcester and Aston take part in training and workshops delivered by University of Worcester coaches.
Teens will spend time working with leading anti-racism experts, meet Aston Villa footballers and community leaders, whilst creating and delivering their own anti-racism campaign.
The programme runs from Sunday, October 26 to Monday, November 2.
Craig Williams, sports coaching and development manager at the University of Worcester, said: “We were delighted to get involved in delivering this programme.”
To sponsor a young person to take part in one of EIL’s six FAIR play projects taking place in 2015, visit eiluk.org
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