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News and updates for sports volunteers abroad

The coach poses with a boys’ team in front of a handball goal, holding a trophy.

From Germany to Zanzibar: excited but curious

Madina is swapping handball in Germany for an exciting adventure abroad in Zanzibar, where she is coaching children and young people as a sports volunteer. By doing this, she's not only stepping out of her comfort zone, but also getting to know a new and fascinating culture and meeting lots of wonderful people. Her first impressions give a glimpse of what she has got herself into. ➜

Nicola from COACH ABROAD with children during her visit to the GO FOR GOALS Sports Center in Mlamleni, Tanzania.

Climbing palm trees and visiting schools – Nicola on a project visit to Tanzania

From Dar es Salaam to Stone Town on Zanzibar: Nicola from COACH ABROAD held promising talks at schools and projects in Tanzania. She shared on her sporting expertise and once again left an active trace as a handball coach. Culinary and cultural experiences were also part of the trip, always in the service of volunteer work in sport and to provide authentic reports for prospective volunteer coaches 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. ➜

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