Farah Hammoud

PACES Charity - Palestine Association for Children's Encouragement of Sports

About PACES Palestine Association for Children's Encouragement of Sports (PACES), is a UK based charity established in 2006, with the aim of providing healthy, structured after-school sports programs for Palestinian girls and boys ages 7-16 years. From March - November every year, children are granted an escape from being idle on the streets, or in their homes; an escape that is fun, healthy, and one that encourages participation and inclusion. Since its establishment, PACES has reached out and served over: - 30,000 children - 2,000 young female and male coaches and assistant coaches - 100 local sports clubs and other community-based organizations All situated in refugee camps and most marginalized and vulnerable areas in Palestine and Jordan, and in the refugee camps of Lebanon. All programs promote gender equality and have successfully reached and maintained a 50% female participation rate. PACES Objectives: - To enhance children's life skills through sports programs and educational activities and empower them to become active citizens within their communities. - To enhance employability skills for young female and male coaches. - To improve the capacity of local partners to become part of the development of sustainable communities. - To provide equal opportunities for both genders in sports.