Spirit of Soccer saves lives by using football to educate children and coaches in post-conflict regions on the dangers of landmines and encouraging them to spread the message. The organisation also donates footballs and distributes information to both players and coaches on coaching methods for young players and on keeping safe from explosive remnants of war.

The programme’s success is evident in the wide audience it has already reached: during 2010 over 35,000 children received Mine Risk Education from coaches trained by Spirit of Soccer in football-based activities.