MUTI ONLUS Muti Onlus is a humanitarian movement for the children’s rights. Muti Onlus is an independent organization that aims to provide protection, safety and fundamental rights to the children, as well as medical care, education and fun. Muti Onlus has decided to use the game of soccer to help the children of disadvantaged zones by providing a structured course based on the game. Which not only provides physical activity, but also the teaching of the authentic and pure values that make up the game of soccer. This education runs in conjunction with their day to day school education.
SOCCER Soccer is the most popular sport played in the world. It is an international language uniting people across the world. The power and the popularity of this sport are extraordinary instruments for social development. In many third world countries soccer represents a means of escape from the daily suffering. The children are able to smile whilst playing barefoot with makeshift means for a ball. The objective of Muti Onlus is to contribute to the realization of a better future for children, using above all, but not only, the force and the popularity of soccer. This sport being not only a simple and beautiful game, but a whole lot more: enjoyment: the game of soccer is an essential instrument of growth that joins the children during an important stage of their development. Whilst playing the game the children learn to relate to others in a correct way forming lasting friendships;
SOCCER promotion: the game of soccer is a means in which to communicate information and advice, as well as to encourage the participation in and promotion of health programs regarding the prevention of diseases; social integration: soccer provides the feeling of unity through involvement, joining countries and people all over the world and promoting social integration without the prejudices of race, sex, religious faith, cultural or political preferences;
SOCCER education: other than being an enjoyable recreational activity, it is above all an essential educational instrument – the laws of soccer are applicable to the laws of live; school of life: soccer is a game that gives joy and serenity to those who play. For this reason it is important it be practiced in the correct way respecting fundamental ethical values like fair play, selflessness, friendship and the respect of the others. Values that will aid and assist the children in the game of soccer and the life in general.
CHARITY Poverty, disease, exploitation and ostracism are what plague the poor parts of the world. The victims are mostly the children. With these factors apparent the infancy of the children of these places becomes a privilege not a given right. Muti Onlus comes to the aid of the children found in disadvantaged situations who live in countries that experience harsh political oppression - social or economic.
A SHOE FOR A DREAM “A shoe for a dream” is a project sponsored and supported by the founders of Muti Onlus and by AIA-FIGC, by Juventus, by Atletico Madrid, by Cadiz, by Roma, by Lazio, by Fiorentina and by many more european football team. The intention is to collect shoes and soccer equipment (balls and uniforms) to donate to children – those living in family homes, and those living in orphanages in various African villages. In developing countries many people live in conditions of absolute poverty. In these areas, items considered normal within industrialized countries, are considered a luxury that only few can afford. Many children do not even have shoes to wear to school. Owning a pair of shoes to play football is a dream impossible to achieve. The aim of Muti Onlus is to turn that dream into reality and to enable all children to play football.
WHERE WE OPERATE Since 2007 to present we have been brought humanitarian aid and distributed thousands of soccer shoes, uniforms and footballs to children housed in orphanages, missions and schools in the poorest parts of Africa. Through the humanitarian project "A shoe for a Dream," Muti Onlus has managed to involve more than 7,000 children in 13 different countries. The aim is to use football as an educational tool to convey fundamental ethical values such as fairness, altruism, friendship and respect for others, providing a serene childhood to children a better future away from the pitfalls road. All projects are developed in collaboration with local authorities acting on the spot. This will allow children to grow in their natural environment and ensures a long-term sustainability of the project.
HELP MUTI Even a small donation will help to better the living conditions and alleviate the suffering for so many poor children. Help us make them smile. Credit card / debit card / paypal / postepay: www.muti.org Bank Transfer (Banca Prossima SWIFT/BIC: BCITITMX): IBAN: IT68Q 03359 01600 1000 0011 6203 Muti Onlus Via Lagrange, 29 10123 Torino All donations given to Muti Onlus can be deducted from annual tax declarations. Law 14/05/2005 n. 80.
Contact: Matteo Bottanelli Tel. (+39) 335-8381178 Email: matteo@muti.org Website: www.muti.org
Robin Goode Tel. (+27) 731-882064 Email: robin@muti.org Website: www.muti.org