Founded by @SirBobby, we believe that everyone has the right to live, work and play freely, equitably and safely no matter where they are in the world.
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Delighted to see our founder @SirBobby receiving his Covid-19 vaccination:
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#sirbobby #vaccination #covid19 #sbcf #coronavirus #health
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our much-loved founder and friend, Sir Bobby Charlton CBE.
If you would like to help continue Sir Bobby’s legacy please consider a donation on our website: thesbcfoundation.org
#SirBobbyCharlton
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We are delighted to announce the evolution of Find A Better Way as we continue our work supporting victims of conflict and recognise the contribution of our great founder as The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation. thesbcfoundation.org @SirBobby
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Happy 80th birthday to our founder @SirBobby! You are true inspiration. From everyone at Find A Better Way.
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Looking back at the life of our founder, Sir Bobby Charlton #SirBobbyCharlton
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Happy Birthday to the great man who started our foundation! 🎈
Without him, we wouldn't be able to support so many amazing individuals who have devastatingly been caught up in conflict.
Happy Birthday Sir Bobby! You are an inspiration to us all.
#HappyBirthday #SirBobby #SBCF
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Last week @SirBobby signed a copy of his 1966 book that was received today by children at the Sir Bobby Charlton Centre in Amman, Jordan.
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The Sir Bobby Charlton Centre for Rehabilitation in Amman is fully operational with social distancing measures in place. We are continuing to support Syrian refugees like one year old Adam Al Zoubi with much-needed physiotherapy services.
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Happy New Year wishes to all of our friends and supporters from @SirBobby and the rest of the team at Find A Better Way!
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Our CEO, @McGrathLou, took this photo of @SirBobby yesterday on the train to London for a meeting as they passed @wembleystadium.
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On behalf of @SirBobby we would like to thank everyone at the @LRWAssociation for their fantastic donation and for naming Find A Better Way their chosen charity this year. Thank you! lrwa.org.uk/partnerships-aff…
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BREAKING NEWS: Following today's successful shirt sale fundraiser, additional Manchester United shirts will be on sale tomorrow between 10am-2pm.
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Sir Bobby Charlton’s funeral will take place on Monday the 13th of November at 2pm. The funeral cortège will pass Old Trafford on its way to the cathedral, and fans and members of the public are invited to pay their respects along the route ❤️
#BobbyCharlton #SirBobbyCharlton
Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral to honour 'one of England's finest' bbc.in/3u8Z8AU
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We're pleased to be hosting our annual @ManUtd charity shirt sale to raise money for victims of conflict.
Visit us today and tomorrow between 10am - 3pm to pick up yours!
Find us at: Philpotts Limited, Booths Park, Chelford Rd, Knutsford, WA16 8QZ
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Artist @sparkerart1 has just unveiled his portrait of @SirBobby at the @FootballMuseum. findabetterway.org.uk/portra…
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We are so grateful to the 3G Team for their inspirational fundraising on behalf of The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation.
Our heartfelt thanks to Vanessa Hennessy from our research team at UCL as well as both her daughter and her father
Show your support here
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Last night at the @trumanbrewery, @SirBobby hosted a showing of artwork by refugee children from the Sir Bobby Charlton Centre in Amman.
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The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation initially started when our founder, Sir Bobby Charlton was on a sporting Ambassador trip in Cambodia when he witnessed the devastating effects that landmines were having on civilians.
To find out more about what we do, visit our website.
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We would like to thank everyone who has contacted us this week.
Since the announcement of Sir Bobby’s diagnosis of dementia over the weekend people are very interested to know whether Sir Bobby is still involved with the charity’s work.
Read more here:
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Happy Birthday to the great man who started our foundation.
Without him, we wouldn't be able to support so many amazing individuals who have devastatingly been caught up in conflict.
Happy Birthday Sir Bobby.
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Our founder @SirBobby toured the @UofGCCE laboratories at @UofGlasgow today to see first hand the Find A Better Way-funded development of synthetic bone for treating landmine blast survivors.
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The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation is ahead of the curve on delivery of Covid 19 aid in Cambodia.
Join us for our first virtual oral evidence session on Tuesday 28 April when we will question Minister @JamesCleverly & Secretary of State for @DFID_UK @annietrev from 2.30pm on the effectiveness of #UKaid amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read here: bit.ly/3cHsDvG
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We are so grateful to the wonderful @MU_Foundation for its generous donation to the first Safe Play Zone in Battambang Province, Cambodia.
Head to our website to read the full story: thesbcfoundation.org/manches…
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All the details of Sir Bobby's funeral, taking place today at Manchester Cathedral:
manutd.com/en/news/detail/ma…
#SirBobbyCharlton
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LATEST NEWS: #SriLanka Mine Risk Education, in partnership w/ @SpiritofSoccer & @LaureusSport, to reach 6K children. findabetterway.org.uk/news/m…
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Our founder @SirBobby and our CEO @McGrathLou are at @UofGlasgow today learning about the synthetic bone project Find A Better Way is funding. Here are Lou and Sir Bobby meeting with Principal Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli and @ManuelMime.
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From our fact-finding team in #Cambodia: Overcrowding in cities is leading to more rural development, often in areas like Ratanakiri still infested with unexploded cluster munitions dropped by American bombers btw 1965-74. Thx @MAGsaveslives Risk Education & Data Gathering Teams.
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The first Sir Bobby Charlton Centre opens in Amman, Jordan today. It will treat civilian landmine blast survivors and children with #PTSD.
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We are extremely saddened by the passing of Jack Charlton, brother of Sir Bobby and member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning team.
Our deepest condolences go to all the Charlton family for their immensely sad loss.
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🔬 We are proud to support groundbreaking research which assists with the rehabilitation of victims of conflict.
🎓 In partnership with @UCL, The SBCF's PTSD research investigates how available medication can be used to alleviate the effects of trauma.
💭 ow.ly/tv8150ybHu4
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Happy #CharityTuesday from The SBC Foundation in Amman, Jordan! 🤝Located in Jordan and Cambodia, The SBCF centres act as recovery hubs which allow our centre partners to provide psychological and physiological support to conflict affected communities. ow.ly/EPyA50ybGVE
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A final farewell at Old Trafford
A final farewell to your spiritual home.
Rest in peace, Sir Bobby.
ALT A crowd gathers on the East Stand forecourt at Old Trafford as Sir Bobby's hearse passes.
ALT An image of Sir Bobby's hearse passing Old Trafford with fans looking on.
ALT An image of Sir Bobby's hearse passing the Trinity Statue at Old Trafford.
ALT Sir Bobby's hearse passes Old Trafford.
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Here is our founder @SirBobby signing a contract with @OfficialUoM to launch the CIRCLE landmine detection facility. facebook.com/story.php?story…
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It was our founder Sir Bobby's 84th Birthday last week and we're delighted to also be celebrating the 10 year #anniversary of our wonderful Foundation!🎈
Take a look at the video attached to see Sir Bobby Charlton discussing the beginnings of the #Foundation.
#SirBobby
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During his visit to Cambodia, The SBCF's CEO, Lou McGrath celebrated Sir Bobby’s birthday with the staff of Disability Development Services Pursat. Happy birthday from Cambodia @SirBobby! #HappyBirthdaySirBobby
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The team at The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation would like to wish our founder, @SirBobby Charlton a very happy birthday. #HappyBirthdaySirBobby
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LATEST NEWS: Find A Better Way sponsors Lebanon Landmine Survivor FC in partnership with @LWAHngo #MineAwarenessDay
findabetterway.org.uk/news/f…
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Prof Matt Dalby, from the Find A Better Way-funded synthetic bone project at @UofGlasgow, was interviewed by @ChrisMasonBBC on @BBCWorldatOne today. Interview starts at 21:35 bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09jqtk… cc: @UofGCCE
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As we celebrate 10 years of The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation, we visit SEMIS, the project the Foundation has funded with @OfficialUoM.
Please click here to head to our website and find out more about Project SEMIS: thesbcfoundation.org/researc…
#SirBobby #SBCF #10yearanniversary
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Sir Bobby could never resist the opportunity to kick a ball whenever and wherever he travelled, as he did with these children in Cambodia.
His visits to Cambodia and the communities stricken by landmines inspired him to set up his own charity to support them.
#SirBobyCharlton
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Find A Better Way and @SirBobby officially agree to find a £2.8m synthetic bone research project at @UofGlasgow.
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We are so grateful to the @MU_Foundation for its generous donation to our first Safe Play Zone in Cambodia ❤️
Read more on the project and find out how to donate here: thesbcfoundation.org/safe-pl…
In celebration of @SirBobby's birthday 🎉 we're proud to have donated £33,000 from our Covid-19 response fund to @SBCFoundation's first 'Safe Play' project in Cambodia ⚽️
The donation goes towards funding a safe environment for children living with the risk of landmines ❤️
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LATEST NEWS: Find A Better Way named as official charity partner of @ManUtd.
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We are delighted to have partnered with the @MU_Foundation on the first Safe Play site in Cambodia. Safe Play will target areas of the world where the explosive #legacy of #war continues to rob young people of their childhoods.
Find out more here: ow.ly/oZcU50Gof4a
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CEO of The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation, Lou McGrath discusses the history of our charity and how our mission has evolved to assist victims of conflict, through the contribution of our founder, @SirBobby Charlton. piped.video/Q7tKQU2lXgc
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This eye-opening statistic highlights how governments should be doing more to support the thousands of children who are living in unsanitary and unsafe condition across the world due to extreme poverty and the legacy of war.
The share of people living on less than $1.90 (85 euro cents) a day has increased in 14 #Countries, including #Benin, #Cameroon, #Madagascar, #Zambia & #Zimbabwe. According to the @UNICEF, around 19 percent of the world's #children live in extreme #poverty.
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The Find A Better Way-funded research project at the @UofGlasgow to grow synthetic bone (and its unplanned use to save Eva the dog's leg) is in the news again!
bbc.co.uk/news/av/science-en…
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The University of Glasgow, supported by The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation, is developing new methods for re-growing bone following an explosive blast injury.
Find out more here...
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So sorry to hear about the passing today of Nobby Stiles, former World Cup winning team mate of our founder Sir Bobby Charlton. Our thoughts and condolences are with Nobby’s family at this time.
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This week sees the launch of our Covid-19 Emergency Fund Appeal to help support countries being disproportionately disadvantaged by the current global pandemic.
Please visit ow.ly/2Gjn50zrVwW to make a donation or read more at ow.ly/rtYk50zrVwX
#fundraiser
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Many Syrian refugees have been left physically and psychologically damaged by conflict in the region. The Sir Bobby Charlton Rehabilitation Centre in Jordan offers a wide range of therapies to support these innocent victims on the road to recovery.
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The SBCF Art Therapy programme, managed by our centre partners, encourages young refugees suffering from PTSD to engage in various art activities to heal from, and shed light on their devastating experiences. Explore the powerful paintings by visiting ow.ly/a1sx50xdQg4
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Yesterday, we said goodbye to our founder.
Thank you, Sir Bobby for your extraordinary contributions to both football and humanity. Your legacy will continue to live on.
In the words of your grandson, William Balderston, “We are all so extraordinarily lucky to have had you.”
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🧒Over 35% of Syrian refugees in Jordan are aged 11 and under.
🎨The SBCF's Art Therapy initiative helps refugee children with PTSD.
💭The programme enables the children to express themselves and understand their experiences.
ℹ️ View the paintings here: thesbcfoundation.org/gallery…
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Just £10 could provide an emergency hygiene kit for a family in Cambodia for one month. Text BOBBY to 70025 to donate £10 and help reduce the spread of Covid-19 in some of the poorest countries in the world.
#Covid19 #fundraiser #SBCF
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Last week, we bid farewell to Sir Bobby, a football icon whose legacy extends far beyond the pitch.
His vision to help those affected by conflict will forever be a guiding light.
Let's honour his legacy by continuing his incredible humanitarian work.
Rest in peace #SirBobby
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Who's taking part in this year's @Marathon_MCR? 🏃♀️ Join the race as a @SirBobby Champion and help us in our mission to support conflict affected communities. #BobbysChampions thesbcfoundation.org/bobbys-…
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢
Here's the 2020 Manchester Marathon route 📍
Some more details here:
manchestermarathon.co.uk/new…
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The Sir Bobby Charlton Centre for Rehabilitation in Amman is fully operational with social distancing measures in place. Our physiotherapists are continuing to support Syrian refugees who have suffered the loss of a limb in the recent conflict.
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Today, The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation's thoughts are with our friends at @ManUtd as we remember those effected by the devastating Munich Air Disaster which claimed the lives of 23 people on February 6th, 1958. #MunichAirDisaster #FlowersOfManchester #BusbyBabes
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An art exhibition by Syrian refugee children has opened at the constituency offices of Dan Carden MP in Anfield. The initiative is led by Sir Bobby Charlton’s charity, Find A Better Way which seeks to transform the lives of communities affected by conflict.findabetterway.org.uk/news/l…
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We will be attempting our first live Facebook broadcast shortly to cover @SirBobby at a FABW event. Join us at facebook.com/findabetterway
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The Find A Better Way-funded synthetic bone project at the @UofGlasgow's @theglasgowcemi is exhibiting at the @royalsociety #SummerExhibition this week.
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On #WorldRefugeeDay, Find A Better Way is celebrating the perseverance and determination of refugees around the world, like FABW's scholarship holder, Huda Moneir Asfour. To read her full story, please visit: findabetterway.org.uk/news/f…
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The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation is working with the University of Glasgow to develop synthetic bone for use by trauma surgeons to repair the limbs of landmine blast victims and others whose bones have been shattered. ow.ly/gdxa50AYl8B
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We will be broadcasting a Find A Better Way event with @SirBobby live on Facebook shortly: facebook.com/findabetterway
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More photos from @SirBobby's shirt signing fundraiser are available on the Find A Better Way Facebook page. facebook.com/findabetterway/…
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All of us at the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation were deeply touched by the heartfelt tribute to Sir Bobby at last night’s Sports Personality of the Year Awards. Thank you @BBCSPOTY @BBC @GaryLineker
If you missed it you can watch here: bbc.co.uk/sport/sports-perso…
#SirBobbyCharlton
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Happy New Year! 🎆
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us in 2021. Here's to continuing to help victims of conflict across the world in 2022 ❤️
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🏅 Join Sir Bobby's Corporate Champions Programme today.
🤝 Enhance your corporate social responsibility credentials.
🌍 Build positive brand awareness across the world.
✔️ Increase staff participation.
💭 ow.ly/CaHp50y975y
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Thank you to the @MU_Foundation for honouring our founder, Sir Bobby Charlton alongside Sir Alex in this way.
Nurturing the talent of the younger generation remains a lifelong goal of Sir Bobby and putting his name to one of these scholarships is a very fitting accolade.
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Here are images from today's unveiling of @SirBobby's new portrait at the @FootballMuseum from our Facebook page. facebook.com/findabetterway/…
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Thank you to David Beckham for his support in spreading the word about The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation’s Covid-19 appeal, helping to support developing countries during the global pandemic.
#thankyou #DavidBeckham
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The @guardian today profiled the synthetic bone development programme at @UofGlasgow, funded by Find A Better Way: theguardian.com/global-devel…
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Happy Birthday to our founder @SirBobby! Thank you for your vision and inspiration. From everyone at Find A Better Way.
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The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation’s emergency appeal is now underway in Cambodia, Iraq and Jordan.
To find out more and to lend your support, read more here:
ow.ly/ikDp50zxJ5N
#fundraiser #SBCF #covid-19
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Congratulations to the first @SirBobby Charlton Scholarship students who have graduated as Prosthetic Engineers. The students received a Scholarship at the Exceed Training Centre, Cambodia and will now be able to assist where the need for their expertise will be great.
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Last Friday, His Excellency Pharidh Kan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UK, honoured Lou McGrath, SBCF CEO and Donna Moss-Seymour, COO, with the Medal Award Royal Order of Sahametrei for their humanitarian efforts in Cambodia.
Read more: ow.ly/UoMx50IGsYN
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Read more about the new @SirBobby Charlton Centre that opens today in #Amman #Jordan
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A heartwarming personal message to Sir Bobby Charlton from a child at the Sir Bobby Charlton Rehabilitation Centre in Amman, Jordan. The centre provides physical and psychological support to victims of conflict. #HumanitarianAid #HumanitarianAssistance #Education #Training
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We are so grateful to the @MU_Foundation and its CEO @JohnShielsMU for their support to help fund secure environments for youngsters to enjoy and to protect them from the threat of explosive devices.
Read more on our Safe #Play initiative here: thesbcfoundation.org/safe-pl…
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The SBC Foundation Cambodia have handed over emergency food parcels and hygiene protection kits to the Cambodia Mine Action and Victims Authority. Join us in the fight against COVID-19 in Cambodia: ow.ly/gise50zpuEj
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We are pleased to share our latest project in #Iraq: Teach Safe.
#Teach# Safe is our new, #educational initiative where we endeavour to teach explosive hazard #risk education to teachers living in conflicted-affected communities, who can then in turn to teach their pupils.
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This eye-opening footage is a stark warning of the very urgent threat that coronavirus poses on those living in refugee camps, with health officials estimating that over 100,000 refugees could die if an outbreak was to occur.
ow.ly/iSpZ50z9P2D #RefugeeCrisis #Coronavirus
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As we head into the New Year, we just wanted to reflect on the rollercoaster of 2020 and just say a great big THANK YOU.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us.
And thank you, for all of the donations which allow us to do what we do.
Happy New Year!
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Thinking of the perfect Christmas gift? 🎁 Visit us on the 4th and 5th December, in Knutsford, between 10am - 3pm to pick up a @ManUtd shirt and help us raise money for victims of conflict!
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Here at SBCF, we recognise the great bravery of women like Hana, a @MAGsaveslives deminer working in Iraq to clear landmines and unexploded remnants of war. This moving film is testament to their immense courage.
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More than 250,000 Syrians have lost their lives in four-and-a-half years of armed conflict in the region and more than 11 million others have been forced from their homes. At the Sir Bobby Charlton Rehabilitation Centre in Amman, we provide physical and psychological support.
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On 27 April #TheDeminer will be released online and in select theatres. We highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the complex social problems that conflicts leave behind, or who simply wants to see the story of a true hero in action.
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LATEST NEWS: Find A Better Way-funded bone regeneration project saves dog’s leg from amputation. findabetterway.org.uk/news/b…
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The SIr Bobby Charlton Foundation Cambodia have today signed a partnership Grant Funding Agreement on 'Strengthening Community Resilience to Mine Risk Education and COVID-19 in Cambodia,' joining together in the fight against COVID-19 in Cambodia.
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LATEST NEWS: The Find A Better Way-funded team at the @UofGlasgow have been shortlisted for a @timeshighered award for their work developing 3D-printed synthetic bone tissue.
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“I would not have been able to afford to buy the face masks, soap and bleach myself. Now me and my family will have greater confidence going about everyday life without contracting or spreading COVID-19.”
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Read the full story here:
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#SBCF
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A heartwarming personal message to Sir Bobby Charlton from a child at the Sir Bobby Charlton Rehabilitation Centre in Amman, Jordan. The centre provides physical and psychological support to victims of conflict. #HumanitarianAid #HumanitarianAssistance #Education #Training
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