UEFA: U15 tournament held in Zaatari camp (Jordan) for World Refugee Day on 20/06/2014

Boys and girls U15 finals are organised by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) in the Syrian refugee camp Zaatari (northern Jordan), held on the 20/06/2014 in the occasion of World Refugee Day.

"Football's popularity means the game can serve as a massive social force. It has the power to help people -- men and women, young and old -- overcome problems and face the future with greater confidence," stated the European confederation.

UEFA has supported a football program in the Zaatari camp since September 2013. Teams are made up, train, and face off in tournaments. Jordanian managers and UEFA coordinators work together to lead players and train coaches. The project also includes the development of football activities for the local population and the provision of equipment (balls, shoes, etc.).

• Located in the north of Jordan, the Zaatari camp is the second largest camp in the world, with nearly 120,000 refugees (according to Amnesty International on 25/11/2013)
• The UEFA and AFDP (Asian…