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World Water Day 2025: Water Preservation for a Sustainable Future

Water is life, this we all know, that it is nature’s way of ensuring survival—not just for humans but for all living things. While one can survive without food for weeks, life without water is just impossible. Yet, many communities in Nigeria still face daily struggles to access this essential resource. This year’s World Water

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Karim Adeyemi Continues Legacy of Giving Back in Nigeria

Ibadan, Nigeria – December 20, 2024  Borussia Dortmund football star Karim Adeyemi will visit Nigeria from December 23 to 27, 2024, as part of his annual trip organised by the Karim Adeyemi Foundation. This year’s visit, themed “Karim in Naija – A Legacy in Action,” will combine sports, humanitarian initiatives, and community empowerment in Ibadan.

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How Football Promotes Peace, Unity, and Acceptance in Nigeria: Insights from the Africa Cup of Nations – Tasleemah Adebayo’s Essay Entry

At the heart of every great nation lies the power of unity, and Adebayo Tasleemah, a standout first-place winner in this year’s KAF Essay Competition, eloquently captures this spirit in her thoughtful essay.  In her piece, she explores the transformative power of football, using the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament as a shining

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How Sports Foster Unity and Peace in Nigeria: Essay by Adeyemo Bright

We are pleased to present the second-place winner of this year’s KAF International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) essay competition: Adeyemo Bright from Oladipo Alayande School of Science.  In this compelling piece, Adeyemo reflects on the power of sports, specifically football, to foster unity and mutual acceptance in Nigeria’s multicultural landscape.  Drawing

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Student Essay by Orukotan Olorunmonumi: How Sports Foster Unity, Peace, and Acceptance in Nigeria – 3rd Place Winner, KAF IDSDP 2024
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Essay by Orukotan Olorunmonumi: How Sports Foster Unity, Peace, and Acceptance in Nigeria – 3rd Place Winner, KAF IDSDP 2024

We are delighted to present the third-place entry from this year’s KAF International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) essay competition, submitted by Orukotan Olorunmonumi from Oladipo Alayande School of Science. In this thought-provoking essay, Olorunmonumi explores the theme of how sports, particularly football, can play a powerful role in fostering peace, unity,

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UNITING A NATION: THE ROLE OF FOOTBALL IN PROMOTING SOCIAL INCLUSION AND NATIONAL PEACE

Introduction To commemorate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace,  Karim Adeyemi Foundation organises an annual essay competition to inspire young minds to explore the transformative power of sports. Football, a thematic focus of the Foundation, is highlighted as a vehicle for promoting unity, social inclusion, and peace. The 2023 KAF IDSDP Essay

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Celebrating the Spirit of Charity: A Commitment to Fighting Poverty and Advancing Education and Health

Like many of the world’s underdeveloped nations, Nigeria has faced immense challenges in poverty over the years. The nation’s struggles have immensely deepened since the new government’s inauguration. With the soaring inflation rates and unprecedented levels of poverty caused by the ever-rising cost of Premium Motor Spirits (Fuel, Petrol), many Nigerians are grappling with daily

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