All About Cork: Diversity celebrated at The Hut Churchfield football tournament
Tony Casey, Jamie Curran, Martin O’Reilly and Daniel Power, with their trophies and overall winning footballs, during The Hut One World Week Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Football Tournament, at the Sam Allen Sports Complex, Churchfield.
A dynamic and inclusive football tournament was held at Sam Allen Pitches recently as part of One World Week 2024.
The event hosted by Cloyne Diocesan Youth Services (CDYS) The Hut UBU Youth Project celebrated diversity, inclusion, and community health through sport.
“This football tournament is more than just a game; it's an opportunity to bring people together in the spirit of unity, community, and global citizenship. Some of the young people who attended this tournament do not normally engage in events and workshops about the goals, so we used the medium of sport to get them interacting with the goals ” said Joe Curtin, Coordinator at CDYS.
“By partnering with these organisations, we’re emphasising the power of sport to bridge divides and encourage healthy, inclusive spaces for young people.”
The tournament aligned with the One World Week theme of "Change is a Journey," encouraging young people to recognize and act upon their roles in creating a more inclusive, equitable world. The event underlined CDYS's commitment to fostering community-driven social change through creative youth programs and accessible, supportive environments.
The event was supported by the HSE Cork and Kerry Community Department, Cork Local Creative Youth Partnership (CLCYP), the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), and Irish Aid.
Each organisation shares a commitment to promoting health, youth engagement, and multiculturalism, making this tournament a showcase for community collaboration and positive change.
The Hut UBU Youth Project is funded by Cork ETB Youth Services and supported by the organisations mentioned above. The Hut has a long history in the area and runs weekly youth groups and services for young people aged between 10 and 24.
Search @CDYS_TheHut on social media to check out more info about The Hut.
The Hut Soccer Group runs every Thursday and has spaces available for new members.
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