Flamengo partners with the NGO 'Casas da Noruega' for women's football
The project that serves communities on Governador Island is the third center officially established by the club, which continues with the objective of popularizing the sport.
By Flamengo Communication - inFlamengo continues to expand its network of centers supporting women's soccer in the state of Rio de Janeiro. After partnering with CF4 Zico 10 and Team Chicago Brasil, the Mais Querido has now joined forces with the NGO Casas da Noruega, a social project located on Governador Island. The official announcement took place in Gávea and was attended by Ana Laura, Duda Rodrigues, and Kaylane Júnior, U-20 athletes.
André Rocha, the club's coordinator, was present and welcomed the club members, who took a tour of the club before the event. According to the club's director, this is the time to expand the sport and create new paths for development in all aspects.
"Flamengo's support for the project combines two important pillars: social responsibility and the promotion of women's soccer. The institution has been carrying out activities on the island for many years and, in addition to sports, offers tutoring, computer classes, and English classes. We will increasingly connect with teachers and athletes, improving the quality of daily activities and thus creating opportunities for future talent to join the club," he commented.
Norwegian Snorre Holand, honorary president of the NGO, said in an interview with the official website that he is very happy with the union and hopes to reap the rewards.
"This partnership will be very important for our social project. Flamengo is a highly credible and respected institution worldwide. We are fulfilling the dreams of many children and young people from the communities who will soon be able to participate in activities. We will have a line of work that will open spaces, identities, and culture for everyone. We want great success in this new phase," he stated.
About the NGO Casas da Noruega
Founded in 2010, the project works with children and young people from underprivileged communities on Governador Island. Until 2014, the focus was solely on soccer. In 2015, with the creation of the school, the project began to integrate sports and education. Currently, more than 200 residents, aged 6 to 17, are part of the NGO, which has already sent ten students on exchange programs to Norway.
André Rocha, the club's coordinator, was present and welcomed the club members, who took a tour of the club before the event. According to the club's director, this is the time to expand the sport and create new paths for development in all aspects.
"Flamengo's support for the project combines two important pillars: social responsibility and the promotion of women's soccer. The institution has been carrying out activities on the island for many years and, in addition to sports, offers tutoring, computer classes, and English classes. We will increasingly connect with teachers and athletes, improving the quality of daily activities and thus creating opportunities for future talent to join the club," he commented.
Norwegian Snorre Holand, honorary president of the NGO, said in an interview with the official website that he is very happy with the union and hopes to reap the rewards.
"This partnership will be very important for our social project. Flamengo is a highly credible and respected institution worldwide. We are fulfilling the dreams of many children and young people from the communities who will soon be able to participate in activities. We will have a line of work that will open spaces, identities, and culture for everyone. We want great success in this new phase," he stated.
About the NGO Casas da Noruega
Founded in 2010, the project works with children and young people from underprivileged communities on Governador Island. Until 2014, the focus was solely on soccer. In 2015, with the creation of the school, the project began to integrate sports and education. Currently, more than 200 residents, aged 6 to 17, are part of the NGO, which has already sent ten students on exchange programs to Norway.