Sports Equipment to Africa

Dear Member

'Using Sport to develop teamwork, reduce crime and promote healthier lifestyles'

The ISRM Project

The Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM) recently raised awareness of third world countries notably Zambia that are desperately short of sports equipment. The impact that sport can have on third world communities is being used in Zambia to tackle issues such as poverty, crime, AIDS and social inclusion. The ISRM organised the collection of used sports equipment donated mainly by the public through leisure centres (as collection points) and managed to fill a 44 ton lorry. This was shipped out to Zambia and is now being used by organisations such as “Go Sisters,” the biggest female sports movement in Zambia and “Sport in Action Zambia”.

Sport has helped develop skills such as teamwork and leadership, and at the same time has brought communities together, reducing violence and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

The Isle of Man Project

Manx Sport and Recreation (Isle of Man) were inspired by this, and now plans are being put in place to send their own lorry load of equipment across the sea. A fair amount of equipment has already been collected prior to going public.

Before the project can be officially launched £7,000 in sponsorship needs to be raised to cover the costs of temporary storage and shipping of the equipment. There are many benefits to the sponsor through getting involved.

If you or your organisation would like to be involved in this exciting initiative, or would like more details please contact:

Carl Glover (Project Coordinator)
National Sports Centre,
Groves Road,
Douglas
Isle of Man,
IM2 1RB

Tel 01624 688586 (Direct Line)
Email carl.glover@nsc.dtl.gov.im
Fax 01624 688577

Yours in Sport

Carl Glover

eNews issue 54