Reference :
V-P-ZA-E-00058
Date :
2012
Caption :
Western Cape Province, Khayelitsha township. Participants in Amandla's 24-Hour Crime Prevention Tournament.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
In South African townships, where there are high levels of violence and crime, young people can easily be enticed to join gangs and get involved in crime. Khayelitsha Township in Cape Town is no exception. Yet, as is the case across much of Africa, football is played and watched with great enthusiasm. As South Africa hosts the African Cup of Nations tournament where elite athletes are showcased, ICRC explores the potential for football to be used as a vehicle for social development, keeping youth away from illegal activities, while developing sport and life skills. The ICRC has partnered with AMANDLA EduFootball, a Cape Town based NGO to find out more about the impact such programmes can have in reducing youth violence in townships.
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
2848x4256
Orientation :
portrait
Colour/B&W :
colour
