GAME Somaliland
Street sports have a role to play in fragile neighbourhoods and societies to prevent conflicts and build a more stable and better future. GAME has turned to the idea of using sports as a vehicle for social change and through the years the organization has gained extensive experiences, which has allowed for the development of innovative methods to increase the development aspects of the activities.
GAME was founded by Martin Schultz, George M. Goldsmith og Simon Prahm. The organisation is lead by a voluntary board and managed by a dedicated team working from HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark. GAME are involved in involved in many countries including the autonomous Somaliland (Somalia).
The Horn of Africa – and especially Somaliland (Somalia) – is challenged by instability. There is an explicit lack of opportunities for the young people under 30 years, who make up an astonishing 70 % of the population in Somalia. With one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world, the restlessness is growing. This calls for new solutions and ideas to empower the youth and increase their opportunities in life.
Street sports have a role to play in fragile societies to prevent conflicts and build a more stable and better future. Over the past decade GAME has shown proof of concept when it comes to street sports and youth leadership. In 2014 GAME had more 80,000 visits at its practices, tournaments, workshops, and open gyms in 42 neighborhoods in Denmark and Lebanon.
This is why GAME is implementing a community based outreach pilot project, capable of delivering lasting social change through youth-led street sports and culture in Somaliland.
