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News and updates for sports volunteers abroad

Wolf Meyer-Hagen, former handball player and volunteer sports coach in Tanzania, during an interview with PLAY HANDBALL.

Humour, energy, valuable expertise – a volunteer sports coach in Tanzania

‘Just do it and enjoy!’ – In this interview, Wolf talks about his exciting experience volunteering as a handball coach with our partner project Go4Goals in Tanzania.

Nicola from COACH ABROAD poses for a group photo with volunteer sports coaches, project managers and numerous players from the handball project in Kenya.

Karibu Kenya – travelling with Nicola on a project visit

Nicola, founder of COACH ABROAD, visited sports projects in Kenya – from Nairobi to Meru. Between workshops, training sessions, and meetings with host families and volunteers, she gained insights into how volunteering in sport works on the ground and what adventures await off the pitch.

A volunteer sports coach stands arm in arm with a Kenyan coach. Both have their arms raised in the air.

Why you should volunteer abroad for at least 2 months

Volunteering abroad for at least two months provides a deeper personal experience, fosters lasting relationships and enables real change in the project. A longer stay allows you, as a volunteer, to build confidence, overcome challenges and gain valuable cultural insights. This time also strengthens your social skills and gives you the opportunity to experience long-term friendships and successes.

Handball players in striped jerseys are defending an attack by the opposing team.

Handball Supercups 2024 in Kenya and Tanzania: Sport and education unite children and young people

The 2024 Handball Supercups in Kenya and Tanzania provided not only sporting fun for numerous children and young people, but also valuable educational sessions. As well as thrilling handball matches, the focus was on environmental awareness, mental health and social skills. Thanks to dedicated coaches, volunteers and sponsors, the events were a big success.

Children from a sports team leap into the air with their hands in the air, holding their trophies.

COACH ABROAD 2024: A new start together!

Following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we have reorganised our placement service for volunteer sports coaches abroad. Despite the challenges, we remain committed to social sport projects for children and young people in disadvantaged areas. This requires patience and adaptation to current political and economic circumstances. But together, we are making a fresh start to recruit more volunteer coaches and develop sustainable sports projects.