Jun 25, 2014 | Sports Friends Asia, Sports Friends Thailand/SE Asia
By Bec Oakley, SF Thailand Most mission agencies have some variation on a “Pray, Give, Go” slogan somewhere on their websites or in their literature. It’s a constant challenge to keep people engaged in the praying and giving, but an even greater challenge to...
Jun 18, 2014 | Sports Friends Africa, Sports Friends Kenya
By Shane Smith, SF Kenya He was unable to grasp such a crazy idea. “Why would I ever want to forgive someone?” Kamal asked his Sports Friends leader, Anthony. “It would make me look weak and stupid. Besides, I wouldn’t even know how to forgive.” Kamal was attending a...
Jun 11, 2014 | Sports Friends Perú, Sports Friends The Americas
By Andrea Obregon, SF Perú Maria is a girl who lives on the outskirts of Lima. As is common in Perú, her parents are separated so she lives with her mom and brothers. Between her siblings, there are three fathers in the picture and her mom now has a new boyfriend. Two...
Jun 4, 2014 | Meet the Team, Sports Friends Africa, Sports Friends Ethiopia
This month we’d like to introduce you to Zinabu, one of our Camp Langano staff members in Ethiopia! Name: Zinabu Kedir Role with SF: Programs Department Favorite Sport/Team: Soccer/Arsenal Favorite Bible Verse: “You then my son, be strong in the grace that...
Jun 3, 2014 | Sports Friends Africa, Sports Friends Ethiopia
By Luke Voight, SF Malawi Two weeks ago Luke (SF Malawi Director) and Fostance (SF Malawi Coaches Trainer) traveled together to Camp Langano in Ethiopia to learn more about how to effectively and strategically run residential sports camps in Malawi. At camp they...