Football bringing people together
The Kick It Out Week Of Action is one of the most prominent anti-racism and community engagement initiatives in the country.
The week has a strong community focus and celebrates the contribution made to football by black, Asian and other ethnic minorities, whilst continuing the call to challenge racism.
One Game, One Community
The period sees the games biggest names stand alongside communities across the UK under the banner - 'One Game, One Community'
During this period grass roots clubs, schools, community groups and fans join the professional game in coming together for an extended week of symbolic activities promoting inclusion.
In 2007 more than 1000 events took place during the week of action, including an anti-racism match day at all 92 professional clubs in England and Wales.
The week of action is the biggest series of activities of their kind in Europe.
European action
The week of action is a European wide event. On the continent our partners in the Football Against Racism in Europe(FARE) network are co-ordinating activities.
Activities on the continent continue to grow each year, and although events in Britain are bigger than the rest of Europe together, fan groups and ethnic minorities from countries ranging from Slovakia, Germany, Ausrtia, Italy and Spain take an active part in the week.
For more information click here www.farenet.org
Black History Month
The week of action is held during Black History Month and has previously coincided with Ramadan, Diwali and Jewish fesitvals. This enables opportunities for us all to learn about and celebrate these important periods.
Find out more about Black History Month
