Soccer success for Colombian street kids thanks to volunteers: Interview with Ed Veldhuisen
Sunday June 16, 2013 - Posted by webmaster
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A fantastic project in the second largest city in Colombia, this venture was founded to provide children affected by poverty, addiction and violence the opportunity to participate in sports, recreational and cultural activities with an aim to guide the process of social integration.
We spoke with Dutch coordinator Ed Veldhuisen about the inspiration behind this project, the challenges that it has faced and the impact that it has had on the lives of so many of the young people in this city.
What was the inspiration behind this project?
I came to Medellin to volunteer with children on the street and instantly realized the difference you can make to their lives.
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