Arsenal Ladies captain Alex Scott inspired by football programme in Iraq
Monday 21 March 2016 16:10, UK
Arsenal Ladies captain and England Lioness Alex Scott has spoken of the “awe-inspiring” scenes she witnessed at a football programme in Iraq.
The Arsenal Foundation has paid for football pitches to be built for displaced children and Scott admits she was hugely impressed by the work being undertaken.
"The impact that football is having on these children's lives is incredible," Scott told the club's official website.
"Having escaped violence and war with only the clothes on their back, football is giving them back a childhood and some normality after everything they've been through.
"The bravery and resilience the kids in the camps show is awe-inspiring and has really put things into perspective for me.
"But beneath the surface, these children have witnessed and experienced terrible atrocities and many have lost loved ones and friends.
"By encouraging teamwork, instilling a sense of achievement and just by having some fun, football is helping them to recover and giving them a chance of a better future.
"I'm so proud that Arsenal and Save the Children are making such a difference to so many children's lives. It has been truly inspiring to see the power that football can have."
