Jean Claude Munyezamu has lived through what most Canadians could never imagine. He moved to Canada 22 years ago from Rwanda, a survivor of that country’s genocide.
He vividly remembers the war zone and how he feared for his life. His sense of safety returned after he immigrated to Alberta but he also saw an incredible need: a safe place for Calgary’s at-risk youth.
So, 10 years ago, he formed Soccer Without Boundaries, a community-run non-profit to give kids a safe place to play, teach them the skills of the game and help some secure a spot on one of Calgary’s competitive clubs, while assisting with any fees.
The soccer club quickly turned into much more than just a training ground for kids. Not long after launching, the group also started