Nike Ball Launch

UNHCR and NIKE officially launched the ninemillion.org campaign today.


Spectators bulged from the sidelines. A certain mix of excitement and incredulity hung in the air. Women did not normally play sports here in Dagahaley camp. Smiles, cheers, and saucer-shaped eyes ran along the sandy rim of the volleyball court.

We served and bumped while the men kicked the football on the other side of the pitch. Afterwards NIKE and UN presented photos, awards, balls, and t-shirts to the refugee-all stars, as they basked in their victories over the agency staff.

The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness and funds for the nine million refugee youth in the world.