[FARE] FARE needs your input

Fr Mär 2 14:28:58 CET 2007

Dear friends of the FARE network!

At the moment the FARE-network is working on some upcoming events and projects - we want you to participate, and especially need your input on three topics: 

1. EDUCATION and YOUTH WORK - INPUT NEEDED!

We are currently working to develop a common FARE strategy and programme, addressing racism and discrimination through education and youth work. 

We know that many FARE partners have experience of working with youth in order to promote anti-racist values, whether it is in schools, football clubs or youth centres. We believe it is time to gather this information on a Europe-wide scale, find out who does what and how, learn from each other's experiences and promote FARE partner projects and materials through the website.

Please send us your input as soon as possible! - Include a summary of your experiences, your education methods, the context and age you're working with, along with details of any materials you can make available through the website. Please include full contact details.

Send all information to: redazione at progettoultra.it and demballegal at t-online.de  

You can also send materials directly to:

Ashley Green c/o Progetto Ultrà - UISP ER

via Riva Reno 75/3

40121 Bologna ITALY

2. FARE website relaunch

Suggestions

We are currently working on a revamp of the FARE website. It would be helpful if you could have a look at the website as it is at present and suggest ideas how to improve it in the future. What is missing? What would you like to see more? Please send all your criticism, ideas and suggestions to Martin Endemann of BAFF at endi at aktive-fans.de and Howard Holmes of FURD howard at furd.org . We would also be appreciative if you could send us a short overview about your group (your work in the past, contact details, logo, etc.).

Pictures

It would be very helpful if all FARE partners could compile a cd of photos, logos and images that have full permission to be used on the website. It would be great if one could be forwarded to Martin Endemann and one to Howard Holmes at FURD. 

Please send your CDs to:

FURD

The Stables Connexions Centre
Sharrow Lane
Sheffield
S11 8AE
United Kingdom

and/or

BAFF 

PO Box 350854

10217 Berlin

3. FIFA/FARE call for Action in non-European countries

FIFA and the FARE network are calling for projects that address the problem of discrimination in football and benefit ethnic minority communities in non-European countries.

Knowledge criteria

FIFA and FARE wish to identify organisations/associations/NGOs that can demonstrate:
. A knowledge and understanding of the local situation and problems related to social exclusion and discrimination
. Experience in working within football and throughout football as a tool of intercultural dialogue and managing of conflicts
. A knowledge and understanding of ethnic minorities, excluded groups and cultural diversities
. A knowledge and understanding of the processes by which discrimination can be addressed within football
. Presence and action outside Europe

Format of bid

The application should include:
. Detailed information about the responsible organisation, including legal status, key strengths, general experience, and previous work in this field
. An outline of a project plan that sets out the objectives and action areas to achieve the overall aim of tackling racism
. How the organisation intends to evaluate the success of the project
. How the organisation will report to FIFA/FARE

The preferred language in which to submit applications is English. However, applications in Spanish, French, and German will be considered on an equal basis (in this case please add a short resume in English too).

Financial support and timeframe

. A maximum of USD 5,000 is available for each selected and approved project. 
. The deadline for applications is 31 March 2007. Successful applicants will be contacted in April 2007.
. The projects will be evaluated by the core group of the FARE network together with FIFA.

All bid documents should be sent electronically to: 
d.conti at uisp.it 
Attn: Daniela Conti
Subject: FIFA-FARE Call for Projects