Futnet wins Peace and Sport Award!
Futnet went from darkness to light in the "Salle des Etoiles" in Monte Carlo on Thursday, 7 November, when “N’Tola Sarama – Herenana“ project by National Association of Mali won the Adapted Program of the Year award at the 7th edition of Peace and Sport awards ceremony in Monaco.
As we informed you in October,“N’Tola Sarama – Herenana“ project had been selected as one of the three nominees for the Adapted Program of the Year Award of the Peace and Sport. A History of Passion and Sharing is the title of a beautiful inspirational video presenting the project.
Developed in Mali, this pilot project addresses various social issues by creating a dynamic economy with a futnet program, adapted to the environment of the beneficiaries.
The objectives are to create jobs through the use of local materials, train women in the recovery of plastic waste and encourage social entrepreneurship.
Mr Guillaume Ortis (left) with Mr Moctar Sow (right)
Mr Guillaume Ortis, coach of France Futnet Team, had the honor of representing the futnet world-governing body Union Internationale de Futnet (UNIF), and accompanying the Malian delegation at the 7th Peace and Sport Awards, alongside his friend Mr Moctar Sow, Founding President of N’tola Sarama Association (N’tola Sarama means futnet in Mali’s language), Malian Minister of Sports , as well as the country’s First Lady.
Mr Guillaume Ortis (right) with Mr Wilson Kipketer, World Champion at 800m and currently a member of Champions for Peace
It was a great opportunity to present futnet to the world of sport through contacts with dozens of countries from around the world that were represented by their ministers or delegates, key stakeholders and decision makers as well as representatives of international federations, media etc.
A great day for N’Tola Sarama, a great day for futnet! Congratulations!