Brazil?s refugees host their own games

Published August 11, 2014 by TNJ Staff
Buzz
Featured image for Brazil?s refugees host their own games

The first ever Refugees World Cup took place in early August, with 200 people representing 16 countries.

Christian Schcolnik?Getty Images/Flickr RFJean Katumba is sitting at a school-style chair and fold-down desk. As he leans back in his seat, he chats with the 10 or so other people who have formed a circle in the middle of a plain white room at the offices of Caritas, an organization in S?o Paulo that helps refugees upon their arrival in Brazil. There is a low hum of voices and sporadic laughter as the group waits for the meeting to start.

Caritas is always teeming with people who need help with things like documentation, housing, and employment, but today?s meeting has nothing to do with the necessities. This small group of refugees has gathered to discuss the organization of the first ever Refugees World Cup.

Read More At Fortune.

Share Post:
T

TNJ Staff