Sport Against Racism Ireland
Sport Against Racism Ireland (SARI) is an anti-racism not for profit organisation founded in Dublin in July 1997 ‘as a direct response to the growth of racist attacks from a small but vocal section of people in Ireland.’ SARI organise various events, projects, programmes and campaigns in order to ‘support and promote social inclusion and positive integration through sport’. Background SARI was founded in 1997 during the European Year against Racism. Co-founders Ken McCue, Frank Buckley, and Perry Ogden recognised growing racism and xenophobia throughout Ireland and chose the medium of sport to facilitate integration among the growing diverse population in Ireland. In the years since its establishment, SARI has held numerous events, accumulated many international partners, and achieved charity status. The patrons of SARI are John Rocha and Benjamin Zephaniah. As well as the chairman, Perry Ogden, the board consists of Ali Curran, Phil Flynn, Brian Kerr and Eamon O'Shea. Activities and Events SARI is involved in many activities and events, in addition to ongoing projects such as Living Together Through Football, COUNT US IN, and STEMS. Africa Week Athletics Africa Week Athletics is an annual event held at Morton Stadium that draws together people from an immigrant background