iACT Soccer Program in the Central African Republic Receives UEFA's 'She Should Play' Grant

Pr Newswire - Dec 18th, 2024
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iACT's Refugees United Soccer Academy in Bangui, Central African Republic, received a $15,000 'She Should Play' grant from the UEFA Foundation for Children. This funding supports an all-girls soccer camp launched by Bangui United's four coaches to encourage girls' participation in sports. The camp, which integrates trauma-informed care and life skills, aims to foster social-emotional development and leadership among participants. With support from the Ministry of Youth and Sport, the camp registered 125 girls aged 10 to 17 and plans to expand further. iACT, based in Los Angeles, is committed to supporting communities affected by conflict through various programs. For more information or to support the initiative, contact iACT's Communications Director, Corrie Hulse.

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RATING

7.0
Fair Story
Consider it well-founded

The article effectively communicates the achievements and goals of the Refugees United Soccer Academy in Bangui. It highlights the positive impact of the program while maintaining clarity and transparency. However, it is primarily promotional in nature, which affects its balance and source quality ratings.

RATING DETAILS

8
Accuracy

The article appears factually accurate, providing specific details about the grant, the program, and its impact. However, it lacks external verification or third-party sources to further corroborate the claims.

5
Balance

The article is heavily focused on promoting the achievements of iACT and the soccer academy, with little mention of potential challenges or alternative perspectives. It primarily serves as a press release rather than a balanced report.

9
Clarity

The article is well-structured and easy to understand. It uses clear and neutral language without emotive terms, making it accessible to a broad audience.

6
Source quality

The source of the article is iACT, which is directly involved in the program being described. This limits the variety of perspectives and introduces potential bias. No external sources or independent verification is provided.

7
Transparency

The article is transparent about its affiliation with iACT and describes the organization's mission. However, there is no disclosure of potential conflicts of interest beyond the promotional nature of the content.