Open Fun Football Schools OFFS Regional Camp in Ohrid, August 22 26, 2009

The OFFS regional camp in Ohrid is the US Embassys third project with Open Fun Football Schools, but the first with both Macedonia and Albania participating. Over the course of a week, the participants engaged in fun activities both on and off the field: swimming in Lake Ohrid, making art from recycled materials, dancing, singing songs, and most importantly, learning from each other. They were able to make new friends from across the border and together, they worked to clean up the beautiful lake shared by both countries. Programs like this invest in the future of Macedonia and Albania by investing in their youth. This project was implemented by the Cross Cultures Project Association - Copenhagen (CCPA) in cooperation with the Norwegian Football Association (NFF) that is active in youth and community projects throughout Macedonia. The diverse group of participants hailed from the SOS Childrens Village in Skopje, the Mala Prespa region in Albania, and the municipalities of Suto Orizari, Kavadarci, Sveti Nikole, Dracevo, and Ohrid. The U.S. Embassy appreciates the opportunity to build relations between these neighboring countries and to support the children who will be its future leaders.

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