One World Futbol in Thailand

Chevrolet and the One World Futbol Project story

• As  founding sponsor of the One World Futbol Project, Chevrolet is donating 1.5 million virtually indestructible footballs to children living in refugee camps and communities affected by war, natural disasters and  extreme poverty.
• Since its inception, the One World Futbol Project has benefitted the lives of more than 525,000 children in 137 countries, in cooperation with more than 138 partner organizations.
• The One World Futbol never goes flat and never needs a pump. The balls are made from a rugged material that cannot be punctured or crushed. They have been field-tested in Africa, Haiti and Iraq
• The ball’s creator, Tim Jahnigen, estimates it can last for around 30 years. He was inspired to invent a super-long-lasting football for children growing up in extreme poverty after watching television footage of kids in war-torn Darfur, who played with pieces of garbage lashed together with string. The traditional footballs donated by aid organizations quickly deflated under harsh playing conditions, illustrating the need for a more rugged alternative.
• Jahnigen started the One World Futbol Project in 2010, with financial backing from world-renowned musician Sting. The name of the ball and the foundation were inspired by Sting’s hit song, One World (Not Three).

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