Photo Essay: RUSA Chad Symposium 2025
- Sara-Christine Dallain
- May 28
- 1 min read
The RUSA Chad Symposium 2025 was convened with the primary goals of strengthening program implementation, deepening collaboration among team members, and enhancing the overall impact of sport-based interventions across refugee camps in Chad.
Souley & Sedrick teaching
Sedrick and Souley facilitated an engaging discussion on effective strategies for documenting program impact.
Classroom shot with children watching from the window
As coaches interacted and exchanged ideas, children from the community stood at the windows, enjoying the lively atmosphere filled with ice-breaker songs and dance activities that continued throughout the day.
Women studying the symposium guide
Female coaches from Djabal camp brainstormed ideas for group sharing during a session focused on developing tools for measuring program impact.
Lined up for drills
All participating coaches gathered on the field for advanced technical soccer skills training.
Women practicing soccer drills
Female coaches practiced newly acquired soccer techniques as a team, preparing to implement these skills within their respective academies.
Men practicing soccer drills
Male coaches each demonstrated a variety of warm-up exercises they plan to integrate into their academy sessions.
Soccer coaches circled up
Coaches and trainers came together to exchange feedback on practical skills, best coaching practices, and approaches to providing emotional support to young athletes.
Dancing!
The symposium concluded with a vibrant community celebration featuring dances, games, and friendly matches. The final day brought together community members and coaches in a festive atmosphere, with dance themes including rumba, zumba, salsa, and rabsta.
