Stand & Be Counted & Sheffield Wednesday Football Club PresentsTogether Against Racism
Stand and Be Counted Theatre joins SWFCCP for Together Against Racism Matchday
Ahead of Sheffield Wednesday’s home game against Wimbledon on Saturday 17 October, our Youth and Integration team came together for our Together Against Racism Matchday, celebrating diversity and promoting equality, respect and belonging.
The day welcomed young people from Stand and Be Counted Theatre (SBC), the UK’s first Theatre of Sanctuary, who work with refugees, new migrants and people seeking sanctuary.
The group arrived at Parkwood School around midday, where, alongside SWFCCP’s Health Lead FlorentFadiga, Wellbeing Champions from our We Are United project led a range of football activities, including fun games and a tournament. The session gave participants the opportunity to get active, build connections and enjoy football in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Following the football activities, the group made their way to the Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme’s Education Hub at Hillsborough Stadium for a workshop focused on the Together Against Racism message.
The session explored the importance of equality, respect and belonging, encouraging participants to reflect on how we can all challenge racism and discrimination and help make football a place where everyone feels welcome.
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People across our Youth Theatre Of Sanctuary and SOAPBOX Group
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club for Together Against Racism
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Jacob Walkland - Youth and Integration Officer at Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme
Nahzi Nabipour - Assosiate Director
Muetesim Ahmed - Artist & Facilitator
Mohammed Alenizi - Artist & Facilitator
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A Stand & Be Counted Theatre production in collaboration with Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
Funded by Arts Council England and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
Jacob Walkland, Youth and Integration Officer at Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme, said: “It was fantastic to welcome participants from the SBC for our Together Against Racism Matchday.
"Seeing the young people get involved in the football activities, engage with the workshop and come together to enjoy the game was a great reminder of the power football has to connect people from different backgrounds and cultures.
