Our Projects
A practical, conceptual book that looks at working with boys and young men to decrease gender-based violence
Through collective stories, data and findings on girls, boys and violence, the award-winning NGO, Girls & Football SA, combines theoretical research with a hands-on approach to reducing sexual violence.
Ten customized workshops for boys and men
With introductions and contributions from leading sportspeople like Siya Kolisi, Springboks player, Fran Hilton-Smith, FIFA Task Force, George Dearnaley, former Bafana Bafana player and Director of the Football Magic Foundation, and Adam Fine, CEO of Fives Futbol and game-changing entrepreneur, the book highlights:
• The importance of gender-sensitive language
• Ideas around masculinities and the male body
• Violence, bullying and peer pressure
• Behaviors and thoughts around sex and sexual harassment
• The negative impact of an un-safe (school) environment
• The effect of gangs on the development of boys and young men
The Result
738 boys interviewed
Near 800 boys were interviewed for Tackled!
Global training
South Africa, Ghana, UAE, UK
Ten workshops
Workshops dedicated to working with boys and men
Three global launches
Three global launches in UK, UAE, South Africa
Media and partners
The team
Jos Dirkx
Author
Dewi Spijkerman
Researcher
Neha Duseja
Designer
Siya Kolisi
Foreword
Fabio Cannavaro
Foreword
Fran Hilton Smith
Foreword
Adam Fine
Foreword
