June 3 – Football means sports and solidarity, and the Inter Campus has promoted this binome since 1997, using football as an educational tool to give underprivileged children the right to play. And now Inter Campus has done it again. The Italian Consulate in New York announced during the celebrations for Italy’s Republic Day, that this year will kick off the first Inter Campus USA in New York, in collaboration with Pirelli Tire North America and The Youri Djorkaeff Foundation. It’s the first Inter Campus in the United States and reflects the growing popularity of football in the country. Sponsored by Pirelli, Inter Campus USA will be managed by The Youri Djorkaeff Foundation. The Campus program, implemented in full respect for the culture and needs of the local community, will be take place in the borough of Inwood and in time will involve 120 children between the ages of 6 and 13, plus four coaches / educators, who will receive regular sports training by the technical staff at the Inter Campus. Children who participate in the program will receive the official Inter kit and will be followed by the educators during the school year. The program also includes after school activities, clubs and tutoring. “Inter Campus is the expression of the FC Internazionale Milano’s ethical spirit. It draws inspiration from the tradition of our club, which has always been committed to help children living in disadvantaged areas achieve their goals and dreams,” said Carlotta Moratti, president of Inter Campus. “Thanks to Pirelli’s support and the collaboration of the Youri Djorkaeff Foundation, we were able to launch the first Inter Campus project in the U.S., which we sincerely hope will help improve the living conditions of these children and their families.”
Cooperation and sports: launching the first Inter Campus USA
