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Richmond Football Club and Voices of Muslim Women collaborated for an event at South-Arm Community Centre.
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Empower girls through sport and inclusion: A Remarkable Partnership at Richmond FC
Published 5:08 PDT, Thu August 31, 2023
Last Updated: 10:20 PDT, Fri September 1, 2023
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On Aug. 27, Richmond Football Club (RUFC) joined forces with Voices of Muslim Women (VMW) to bring forth an extraordinary initiative that embodies unity and underscores our commitment to inclusiveness and social responsibility.
The partnership, resulted in a camp for girls that took place at South-Arm Community Centre, exceeding all expectations and leaving a positive mark on all those who participated. The event provided an experience filled with empowering activities. The well produced itinerary included inspiring guest speakers, spirited soccer games, and a meet-and-greet lunch mingle after the games.
The camp aimed to provide young girls with a platform to refine their soccer skills, build meaningful connections, learn from inspiring role models, and bask in an atmosphere of camaraderie. This partnership was possible thanks to VMW’s executive director Misbah Naseer, Coho Commissary, who is a steadfast partner of Richmond FC and RFC.
Amrit Maharaj, co-founder of the Coho Commissary, has been a dedicated ally, supporting both the camp and Coho Commissary Academy.
“The partnership has allowed for support to be extended to families in need, underrepresented communities, Ukrainian or Afghan refugees, Indigenous children, and low-income families,” said RFC’s executive director, Marius Roevde.
“We’re truly proud to be part of Voices for Muslim Women and Richmond FC’s incredible initiatives,” shared Amrit Maharaj, emphasizing the importance of this partnership.
“As a leader of Richmond Football Club, partnerships like this make me deeply proud. They reflect our club’s values and community spirit,” said Roevde. “The camp was a successful union of Richmond FC (RUFC), Voices of Muslim Women, and the City of Richmond, working together to create a meaningful experience for our young participants. Coho Commissary’s sponsorship of the event’s food further amplified their dedication to making a positive impact within the community.
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