VOICED : Colombian NGO hopes to kick out

Football for Peace is a unique initiative in Bogota, Colombia, where young players create their own rules and play without a referee, focusing on teamwork and sportsmanship. The program requires gender equality in teams and emphasizes values like cooperation and harmony. Founded six years ago, it engages over 2000 youths, aiming to keep them out of trouble and teach conflict resolution. In a country plagued by violence and forced recruitment of children, this initiative offers psychological and social support, contributing to the peace process with FARC guerrillas.

What values are young players encouraged to work on through the Football for Peace activities?

What challenges do young people in Colombia face that the Football for Peace initiative aims to address?