{"id":711,"date":"2021-06-11T10:27:41","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T10:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/?p=711"},"modified":"2021-06-18T15:34:05","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T15:34:05","slug":"it-makes-me-feel-free-football-helps-displaced-in-spain-find-their-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/it-makes-me-feel-free-football-helps-displaced-in-spain-find-their-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018It Makes me Feel Free\u2019 \u2013 Football Helps Displaced in Spain Find their Feet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on||” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section coverbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142767_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Jamil_B50.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”30px||30px|”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” custom_css_main_element=”min-height: 80vh;”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”contain” custom_padding=”|||” custom_css_main_element=”align-self: flex-end;” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font_size=”24px” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”70″ header_line_height=”0.9em” header_2_font_size=”28px” background_color=”#ffffff” max_width=”600px” module_alignment=”left” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”left” header_font_size_tablet=”50″ header_font_size_phone=”40″ header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”24px” header_2_font_size_phone=”” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone”]

\u2018It Makes Me Feel Free\u2019 \u2013 Football Helps Displaced in Spain Find their Feet<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”|on|on” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” make_fullwidth=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142767_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Jamil_B50.jpg” title_text=”Spain. Goal Click Refugees” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Hero Image %91Mobile%93″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_main_element=”padding: 20px;|| position: relative;|| top: -50px;” make_fullwidth=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”90%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title %91Mobile%93″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_line_height=”0.9em” header_2_font_size=”24px” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px”]

\u2018It Makes me Feel Free\u2019 \u2013 Football Helps Displaced in Spain Find their Feet<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”|off|off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|”][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on||” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”10px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off||” admin_label=”caption” module_class=”caption” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font_size=”12px” text_orientation=”right” module_alignment=”right”]

\u00a9 Goal Click\/UNHCR\/CAR Alcobendas\/Jamil<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” use_custom_width=”on” custom_width_px=”800px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text module_class=”pullintro” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”|700|||||||” text_font_size=”24px” custom_padding=”||30px|” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop”]

MADRID – In 2021, Goal Click Refugees found many willing participants in Spain, despite the constraints of the pandemic. From a refugee reception centre (CAR) in Alcobendas, Madrid, to programmes run by the NGO CESAL, football has played a huge role in helping refugees after displacement<\/strong>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_width_px=”800px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”|15px||” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element=”align-self: center;” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142763_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Natalia_A12.jpg” title_text=”Spain. Goal Click Refugees” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.6.6″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”caption” module_class=”caption” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font_size=”12px” module_alignment=”right”]

\u00a9 Goal Click\/UNHCR\/CAR Alcobendas\/Natalia Acero<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section containedbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142739_Spain_-_CESAL_-_Deisy_B26.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”|50px|50px|50px”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”70px|70px|70px|70px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”40px|40px|40px|40px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Italy” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||10px|||”]

\u201cIt makes me feel free,\u201d said Deisy, 36, who plays with CESAL.<\/h3>\n

\u201cIt fills me with pride to be able to continue playing soccer here in Spain.\u201d Before being forced to flee her home in Colombia, she had been called up to the national squad but had to drop out after a serious knee injury. Now she\u2019s back playing in a Madrid league for Club Fulanita de Tal.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have regained that dream that soccer gave me,\u201d she said. \u201cIt helps me disconnect from my personal problems, it unites me more every day with my teammates – and I know many people thanks to football.\u201d<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ custom_margin=”39px|||”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”caption” module_class=”caption” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font_size=”12px” module_alignment=”right”]

\u00a9 Goal Click\/UNHCR\/ Deisy Yourley V\u00e9lez Torres<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|” disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”MOBILE ONLY” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#ffffff” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=””][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”|on|on” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” make_fullwidth=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142739_Spain_-_CESAL_-_Deisy_B26.jpg” title_text=”Spain. Goal Click Refugees” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image 2″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”10px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”caption” module_class=”caption” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font_size=”12px” module_alignment=”right”]

\u00a9 Goal Click\/UNHCR\/ Deisy Yourley V\u00e9lez Torres<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Italy” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]

\u201cIt makes me feel free,\u201d said Deisy, 36, who plays with CESAL.<\/h3>\n

\u201cIt fills me with pride to be able to continue playing soccer here in Spain.\u201d Before being forced to flee her home in Colombia, she had been called up to the national squad but had to drop out after a serious knee injury. Now she\u2019s back playing in a Madrid league for Club Fulanita de Tal.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have regained that dream that soccer gave me,\u201d she said. \u201cIt helps me disconnect from my personal problems, it unites me more every day with my teammates – and I know many people thanks to football.\u201d<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section containedbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142736_Spain_-_CESAL_-_Muhyadin_A20.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section containedbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142736_Spain_-_CESAL_-_Muhyadin_A20.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”|50px|50px|”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”70px|70px|70px|70px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”40px|40px|40px|40px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text 3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||9px|||”]

Colombia is itself a generous host of refugees \u2013 in February it announced an initiative to provide 10-year temporary protection status to Venezuelans in the country. Yet violence and clashes among armed groups have left a legacy of displacement.<\/p>\n

Also playing with CESAL, which helps asylum-seekers and refugees settle in Spain and learn the language, is Muhyadin, 20, from Sudan. He came to Europe via Libya. A massive fan of Real Madrid and Sergio Ramos, his photos were taken with friends from Syria, Senegal, and Mali at the Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid stadium.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a happy day; we were like a big family. I wanted to show the love we all have for soccer,\u201d he said. \u201cChildren who play football can dream of a better life, to travel around the world being a football player, they can imagine better lives. It is healthy and hopeful.\u201d<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ custom_margin=”39px|||”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”caption” module_class=”caption” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font_size=”12px” module_alignment=”right”]

\u00a9 Goal Click\/UNHCR\/CESAL<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|” disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”MOBILE ONLY” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#ffffff” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=””][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” make_fullwidth=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142736_Spain_-_CESAL_-_Muhyadin_A20.jpg” title_text=”Spain. Goal Click Refugees” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image 3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”10px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”caption” module_class=”caption” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font_size=”12px” module_alignment=”right”]

\u00a9 Goal Click\/UNHCR\/CESAL<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text 3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]

Colombia is itself a generous host of refugees \u2013 in February it announced an initiative to provide 10-year temporary protection status to Venezuelans in the country. Yet violence and clashes among armed groups have left a legacy of displacement.<\/p>\n

Also playing with CESAL, which helps asylum-seekers and refugees settle in Spain and learn the language, is Muhyadin, 20, from Sudan. He came to Europe via Libya. A massive fan of Real Madrid and Sergio Ramos, his photos were taken with friends from Syria, Senegal, and Mali at the Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid stadium.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a happy day; we were like a big family. I wanted to show the love we all have for soccer,\u201d he said. \u201cChildren who play football can dream of a better life, to travel around the world being a football player, they can imagine better lives. It is healthy and hopeful.\u201d<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|” disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”MOBILE ONLY” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#ffffff” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=””][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” make_fullwidth=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section containedbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142740_Spain_-_CESAL_-_Muhyadin_A10.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”|50px|75px|”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” custom_padding=”|75px||75px” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section containedbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142740_Spain_-_CESAL_-_Muhyadin_A10.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”|50px|50px|”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”70px|70px|70px|70px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”40px|40px|40px|40px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Germany” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]

He would like to play for Manchester United but in the meantime enjoys playing with his pals and locals. \u201cThe Spanish people are kind,\u201d he added. \u201cThey became my friends, and they are always smiling.\u201d<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ custom_margin=”39px|||”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”caption” module_class=”caption” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font_size=”12px” module_alignment=”right”]

Goal Click\/UNHCR\/ Deisy Yourley V\u00e9lez Torres<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|” disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”MOBILE ONLY” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#ffffff” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=””][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” make_fullwidth=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142740_Spain_-_CESAL_-_Muhyadin_A10.jpg” title_text=”Spain. Goal Click Refugees” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image 5″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”10px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”caption” module_class=”caption” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font_size=”12px” module_alignment=”right”]

\u00a9 Goal Click\/UNHCR\/ Deisy Yourley V\u00e9lez Torres<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Germany” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]

He would like to play for Manchester United but in the meantime enjoys playing with his pals and locals. \u201cThe Spanish people are kind,\u201d he added. \u201cThey became my friends, and they are always smiling.\u201d<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section containedbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142758_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Jamil_B29.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”|50px|75px|”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” custom_padding=”|75px||75px” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section containedbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142758_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Jamil_B29.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”|50px|50px|”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”70px|70px|70px|70px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”40px|40px|40px|40px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Germany 2″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]

At the CAR, Jamil, 10, from Syria told how football had helped him start to leave behind the rupture of displacement. \u201cAbove all, it helps me learn the language,\u201d he said. \u201cWe play with people of many nationalities and it is real fun, each one plays in their own language.\u201d<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|” disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”MOBILE ONLY” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#ffffff” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=””][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” make_fullwidth=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142758_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Jamil_B29.jpg” title_text=”Spain. Goal Click Refugees” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image 5″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”10px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”caption” module_class=”caption” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font_size=”12px” module_alignment=”right”]

\u00a9 Goal Click\/UNHCR\/CESAL<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Germany 2″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]

At the CAR, Jamil, 10, from Syria told how football had helped him start to leave behind the rupture of displacement. \u201cAbove all, it helps me learn the language,\u201d he said. \u201cWe play with people of many nationalities and it is real fun, each one plays in their own language.\u201d<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section containedbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142770_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Natalia_A24.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Spain. Goal Click Refugees” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”|50px|75px|”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” custom_padding=”|75px||75px” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section containedbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142770_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Natalia_A24.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Spain. Goal Click Refugees” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”|50px|50px|50px”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”70px|70px|70px|70px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”40px|40px|40px|40px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”MCF 1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]

Another participant was Natalia Acero, 36. She had fled Colombia\u00a0due to gang violence. Her pictures were taken in a local park and sports centre. \u201cI wanted to show that women are capable of playing better than men, and second that we can be a great support for our children to achieve their goals.\u201d Football also helped her connect with her son. Her aim for the future is stability: \u201ca place to live, get a job and continue my professional studies.\u201d<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|” disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”MOBILE ONLY” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#ffffff” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=””][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” make_fullwidth=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142770_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Natalia_A24.jpg” title_text=”Spain. Goal Click Refugees” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image MCF” _builder_version=”4.6.6″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”10px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”caption” module_class=”caption” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font_size=”12px” module_alignment=”right”]

\u00a9 Goal Click\/UNHCR\/CAR Alcobendas\/Natalia Acero<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”MCF 1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]

Another participant was Natalia Acero, 36. She had fled Colombia\u00a0due to gang violence. Her pictures were taken in a local park and sports centre. \u201cI wanted to show that women are capable of playing better than men, and second that we can be a great support for our children to achieve their goals.\u201d Football also helped her connect with her son. Her aim for the future is stability: \u201ca place to live, get a job and continue my professional studies.\u201d<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section containedbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142773_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Ghayth_C69.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”|50px|75px|”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” custom_padding=”|75px||75px” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section containedbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/Spain-CAR-Alcobendas-Ghayth-C69-scaled.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”|50px|50px|”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”70px|70px|70px|70px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”40px|40px|40px|40px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”MCF 2″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]

Ghayth, 13, came to Spain from Syria via Lebanon. His pictures showed CAR residents and his cousins. \u201cFootball is the language that has allowed me to meet new people, that opens doors for me,\u201d he said. Through the CAR he is playing for a local team, making new pals and improving his Spanish. His dream: to be the next Cristiano Ronaldo.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|” disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”MOBILE ONLY” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#ffffff” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=””][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” make_fullwidth=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142773_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Ghayth_C69.jpg” title_text=”Spain. Goal Click Refugees” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image MCF” _builder_version=”4.6.6″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”10px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”caption” module_class=”caption” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font_size=”12px” module_alignment=”right”]

\u00a9 Goal Click\/UNHCR\/CAR Alcobendas\/Jamil<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”MCF 2″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]

Ghayth, 13, came to Spain from Syria via Lebanon. His pictures showed CAR residents and his cousins. \u201cFootball is the language that has allowed me to meet new people, that opens doors for me,\u201d he said. Through the CAR he is playing for a local team, making new pals and improving his Spanish. His dream: to be the next Cristiano Ronaldo.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section containedbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142756_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Ghayth_C71.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”|50px|75px|”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” custom_padding=”|75px||75px” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|” module_class=”ds-advent-25-section containedbkg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142756_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Ghayth_C71.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”|50px|50px|50px”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”70px|70px|70px|70px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”40px|40px|40px|40px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”MCF 3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]

Sohuad, 12, is also Syrian. \u201cI started playing in Spain,\u201d she said. \u201cIn my country girls don’t play soccer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the only thing that interests me,\u201d she added, \u201cI don’t want to win or lose, I just want to have fun.\u201d She sees her future off the pitch, as a dentist.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|” disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”MOBILE ONLY” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#ffffff” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=””][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” make_fullwidth=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/RF1142756_Spain_-_CAR_Alcobendas_-_Ghayth_C71.jpg” title_text=”Spain. Goal Click Refugees” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image MCF” _builder_version=”4.6.6″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”10px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”caption” module_class=”caption” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font_size=”12px” module_alignment=”right”]

\u00a9 Goal Click\/UNHCR\/CAR Alcobendas\/Ghayth Amino<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”MCF 3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]

Sohuad, 12, is also Syrian. \u201cI started playing in Spain,\u201d she said. \u201cIn my country girls don’t play soccer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the only thing that interests me,\u201d she added, \u201cI don’t want to win or lose, I just want to have fun.\u201d She sees her future off the pitch, as a dentist.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|” disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”MOBILE ONLY” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#ffffff” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=””][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_color=”#000000″ global_module=”1243″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#ffffff” header_font_size=”70px”]

Explore the series<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_search show_button=”off” placeholder=”Search” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#242424″ border_width_all=”0.5px” border_color_all=”#545454″][\/et_pb_search][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”01″ url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/goal-click-refugees\/” image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/06\/thumb-intro.jpg” admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”bd1ca9b9-cb0f-48ae-ad00-522afb2281f7″ link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/goal-click-refugees\/”]

Goal Click Refugees Introduction<\/h1>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”02″ url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/football-as-a-common-language-in-kakuma-camp-kenya\/” image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/06\/thumb-kakuma.jpg” admin_label=”Kenya” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”bd1ca9b9-cb0f-48ae-ad00-522afb2281f7″ body_font_size=”21px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/football-as-a-common-language-in-kakuma-camp-kenya\/”]

A common language in Kakuma Camp, Kenya<\/h1>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”03″ url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/football-a-glue-that-binds-in-europe\/” image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/06\/thumb-europe.jpg” admin_label=”Europe” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”bd1ca9b9-cb0f-48ae-ad00-522afb2281f7″ link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/football-a-glue-that-binds-in-europe\/”]

Football: A glue that binds in Europe<\/span><\/h1>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”04″ url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/jordan-and-zaatari\/” image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/06\/thumb-jordan.jpg” admin_label=”Jordan” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”bd1ca9b9-cb0f-48ae-ad00-522afb2281f7″ link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/jordan-and-zaatari\/”]

Goal Click Refugees: Jordan and Zaatari<\/h1>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”05″ url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/opening-doors-for-afghan-girls-in-australia-austria\/” image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/06\/thumb-afghan.jpg” admin_label=”Afghan” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”bd1ca9b9-cb0f-48ae-ad00-522afb2281f7″ link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/opening-doors-for-afghan-girls-in-australia-austria\/”]

Opening doors for Afghan girls in Australia & Austria<\/h1>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”06″ url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/a-game-that-unifies-after-displacement-in-africa\/” image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/06\/thumb-africa.jpg” admin_label=”Africa” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”bd1ca9b9-cb0f-48ae-ad00-522afb2281f7″ link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/a-game-that-unifies-after-displacement-in-africa\/”]

A game that unifies after displacement in Africa<\/h1>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”07″ url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/in-conflict-torn-eastern-ukraine-football-offers-a-path-to-hope\/” image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2020\/06\/thumb-ukraine.jpg” admin_label=”Ukraine” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”bd1ca9b9-cb0f-48ae-ad00-522afb2281f7″ link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/in-conflict-torn-eastern-ukraine-football-offers-a-path-to-hope\/”]

In Conflict-Torn Eastern Ukraine, Football Offers a Path to Hope<\/h1>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”08″ image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/SPN-Thumbnail.jpg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url” _module_preset=”bd1ca9b9-cb0f-48ae-ad00-522afb2281f7″ module_alignment=”center” link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wb3N0Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjcxMSJ9fQ==@”]

\u2018It Makes me Feel Free\u2019 \u2013 Football Helps Displaced in Spain Find their Feet<\/h1>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”09″ url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wb3N0Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjkyNyJ9fQ==@” image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/UKR-Thumbnail.jpg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _dynamic_attributes=”url,link_option_url” _module_preset=”bd1ca9b9-cb0f-48ae-ad00-522afb2281f7″ link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wb3N0Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjkyNyJ9fQ==@”]

Teaching Tolerance Through Football in Ukraine.<\/h1>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”10″ url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wb3N0Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6Ijk3OSJ9fQ==@” image=”https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2021\/06\/AUS-Thumbnail-2.jpg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _dynamic_attributes=”url,link_option_url” _module_preset=”bd1ca9b9-cb0f-48ae-ad00-522afb2281f7″ link_option_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wb3N0Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6Ijk3OSJ9fQ==@”]

Football the icebreaker, bringing unity on and off the pitch in Australia<\/h1>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”#ffffff”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”23px”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#ffffff” header_font_size=”70px”]

On social<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_social_media_follow url_new_window=”off” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_border_width=”1px” text_orientation=”center”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”twitter” url=”https:\/\/twitter.com\/UNHCRUK” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#00aced” follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”off”]twitter[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”instagram” url=”https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goalclick\/” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ea2c59″ follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”off”]instagram[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][\/et_pb_social_media_follow][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Tweet” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”center”]
\n

We gave disposable cameras \ud83d\udcf8 to refugees around the world \ud83c\udf0f and asked them to tell the story of their football lives.<\/p>\n

We’re proud to release #GoalClickRefugees<\/a>: https:\/\/t.co\/Pbk2Llrcy5<\/a> @Goal_Click<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gf8o1MX4MP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 UNHCR United Kingdom (@UNHCRUK) June 16, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u2018It Makes Me Feel Free\u2019 \u2013 Football Helps Displaced in Spain Find their Feet\u2018It Makes me Feel Free\u2019 \u2013 Football Helps Displaced in Spain Find their Feet\u00a9 Goal Click\/UNHCR\/CAR Alcobendas\/JamilMADRID – In 2021, Goal Click Refugees found many willing participants in Spain, despite the constraints of the pandemic. From a refugee reception centre (CAR) in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":647,"featured_media":955,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"2880","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/647"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=711"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/711\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1447,"href":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/711\/revisions\/1447"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/955"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=711"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/goalclick\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}