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British embassy’s goal is peace through football

February 7, 2014 05:35

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Marcus Dysch,

Marcus Dysch

1 min read

An initiative launched by the British embassy in Israel will bring together Jewish and Arab children to play football in a bid to show them ways they can live and work together.

Co-existence Through Football will see UK diplomats work with The Equalizer, a grassroots not-for-profit group collaborating with Israel’s Education Ministry to help children from disadvantaged communities.

Six new leagues will be set up in the Galilee with the hope of working with around 2,000 children in the next three years.

Coaches from the Football Association will also travel to Israel from England to help train the young footballers.

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