Overview

The "Fields of Future" project represents a pivotal initiative to harness the power of sport as a tool for education, inclusion, and healing in the regions of Nainawa and Anbar. By integrating sports into school curricula, the project aims to empower children—especially those affected by conflict—through structured physical activities that promote physical, emotional, and social development.

The project seeks not only to support individual well-being, but also to foster mutual understanding and social cohesion among students from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Through this inclusive approach, Fields of Future will contribute to building more resilient, equitable, and peaceful communities.

Overall Objective

To integrate sport into the educational system of selected schools in Nainawa and Anbar, thereby promoting children’s self-development, enhancing the quality of education, and supporting children’s rights within an inclusive environment that reflects cultural and religious diversity.

Specific Objectives

• Increase children’s participation in structured sports activities, supporting both physical and mental well-being.
• Foster social unity among students from diverse communities through teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Establish a replicable sports model that continues to drive social change beyond the project’s timeline.
• Strengthen collaboration between students, teachers, and families, contributing to an inclusive and cohesive society.

Main Activities

1. School Selection

• Targeting 8 middle schools (boys and girls) in Nainawa and Anbar.
• Ensuring that at least 40% of participants are girls, promoting gender-inclusive access to sports.

2. Teacher Training

• Equipping teachers with the knowledge and tools to integrate sports into the educational process, enhancing their ability to engage and motivate students.

3. Provision of Sports Equipment

• Supplying selected schools with essential and modern sports equipment to ensure quality delivery of physical education sessions.

4. Weekly Sports Classes

• Introducing weekly sports sessions focused on skill-building, teamwork, and inclusion, replacing traditional PE classes with engaging and participatory experiences.

5. Inter-School Sports Competitions

• Organizing intra- and inter-school sports events to foster healthy competition, collaboration, and school pride.

6. Final Tournament

• Hosting a final celebratory tournament bringing together all participating schools in a festival of sport, cooperation, and achievement.

Geographical Coverage

The project targets schools in:

• Nainawa Governorate: Sinjar, Sinuni, Bartella
• Anbar Governorate: Ramadi, Fallujah

Target Group:

• 8,000 children (ages 10–14), with at least 40% girls’ participation.
• Focused on communities facing psychological and social challenges resulting from past conflicts.

Expected Impact

• Enhanced physical and psychological well-being of children.
• Improved interpersonal relationships among students from different backgrounds.
• Creation of a more inclusive and collaborative learning environment.
• Promotion of a culture of peace, empathy, and mutual respect in conflict-affected areas.

Sustainability

The project prioritizes long-term sustainability through:

• Ongoing support from local education institutions to continue weekly sports sessions.
• Strategic partnerships with governmental bodies and donors to secure future funding.
• Empowering teachers and school staff to independently sustain and expand the initiative.

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  → Promoting mental and physical health through inclusive sports activities.
• SDG 4: Quality Education
  → Supporting inclusive, equitable education by integrating sport into the curriculum.
• SDG 5: Gender Equality
  → Ensuring equal access by guaranteeing at least 40% participation of girls.
• SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
  → Enhancing social cohesion and promoting peaceful coexistence in post-conflict communities.

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