Finding hope through Sport

Avichai is 16 years old. He was brought up in a complex and toxic community and had to be placed into care. He was extremely vulnerable, trusting no-one around him, and his self-esteem was shattered. At the youth village, Avichai was introduced to a unique sports programme and his life turned around.

At the youth village he was introduced to Footvolley, which proved to be the turning point for him. He has won trophies in national tournaments in the Footvolley League and participated in the Israeli Championship. This month, Avichai is completing a Footvolley coaching course and will begin work soon after.

Avichai says “Thanks to the programme, I was exposed to the sport of Footvolley which changed my life. I was able to develop many life skills thanks to Sport- Bridge to Education and I am very happy that I can teach the young guys in the programme, the skills that I learned.”