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LIV Golf pledges $10m to support UNHCR initiatives
The United Nations’ Refugee Agency, UNHCR, has revealed its first golf partnership with LIV Golf, which has committed $10m to support up to one million people globally.
The funding will go towards increasing access to sport and education for up to one million forcibly displaced people in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America, while also introducing golf and play-based activities.
Sport for protection projects can help foster social inclusion and cohesion, create safe spaces and improve the wellbeing of refugees and host communities. LIV Golf will host activities in community centres, schools, camps and sports clubs.
“UNHCR believes strongly in the power of sport. We have seen first-hand that it can provide displaced children and youth with a sense of purpose and inspiration at a time of great personal upheaval,” commented Khaled Khalifa, UNHCR’s Senior Advisor and Representative to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
“UNHCR believes strongly in the power of sport. We have seen first-hand that it can provide displaced children and youth with a sense of purpose and inspiration at a time of great personal upheaval."
“Sports bridge communities and foster team spirit, well-being, and community cohesion, especially for people who have been forced to flee their homes and their host communities. We are excited to announce the launch of this partnership with LIV Golf, which aims to make a significant positive impact on these communities. By creating opportunities, fostering friendships, and establishing career pathways, we hope to help improve their lives.”
LIV Golf is a professional men’s golf tour financed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. It was founded in 2021 and its inaugural season started in June 2022 with the first LIV Golf Invitational Series event at the Centurion Club, in the UK.