The Green Line team spoke with Scarborough Simbas to learn how the free soccer program is easing the settlement journey for newcomers.
REFUGEES HAVE A SHOT AT ADJUSTING TO LIFE IN TORONTO THANKS TO WEXFORD SOCCER GROUP Read More »
The summer of 2020 marked an exciting milestone for MCASS. The Scarborough Simbas Soccer program was launched to provide underprivileged, at-risk, refugee and newcomer youth ages 7-12 from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds with an amazing opportunity to participate in organized sport for free. The camp-style program was offered on Saturday mornings from 9-12 for
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According to UNHCR, 68.5 million people have currently been displaced from their homes due to war, violence, and/or human rights violations. Refugees have been forced to flee their homelands as a result of its unsafe nature. This number represents an outrageous number of refugees and asylum seekers around the world. They have often been exposed
SPORT AS A TOOL FOR INTEGRATION Read More »
Sport and physical activity serve profound benefits in the lives of many Canadians with regards to their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Sport has the ability to foster crucial life skills such as teamwork, leadership, decision making, and critical thinking skills. It also provides a sense of community, comfort, and allows one to build meaningful
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