The Real Madrid Foundation, SED, and the Marist Brothers: two years promoting education and sports in Ghana

Two years after its launch, the Ghana social sports school has established itself as a reference initiative for children and adolescents in this community located in Ashalaja, in the Accra region. Driven by the Real Madrid Foundation, the NGO SED, and the Marist Brothers, the program demonstrates how sports can become a tool to promote education, inclusion, and the holistic development of children and youth.

The school operates at the Our Good Mother School (OGMS), where over 150 participants combine football and basketball practice with value-based education. Over the past two years, the initiative has become a safe and trustworthy environment for the children and youth of Ashalaja. One of the most notable aspects of the project is the presence of an equal number of male and female coaches, serving as important role models for the community and encouraging the participation of girls and adolescents in sports activities. In addition to football and basketball activities, the program offers educational support and nutritional assistance to minors in more vulnerable situations, helping them continue in the educational system and expanding their development opportunities.

A consolidated project
On the occasion of the project's second anniversary, representatives of the Real Madrid Foundation conducted a follow-up visit to gain firsthand insight into its progress and assess the impact it is generating in the community. The visit confirmed the consolidation of an initiative that continues to grow thanks to the joint efforts of the three entities. This action is supported by Azulmarino, the official sponsor of the Real Madrid Foundation's training and supervision trips outside Spain.

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