Frequently asked questions

What is Game of 2 Halves?

GO2H started in 1998 and is a project of Christians in Sport in association with Tearfund. By taking part in a sporting activity of your choice you can make a difference to the lives of children and young people living in poverty around the world.

Where does the money go?

Money raised in the UK through sporting activities will be used for overseas projects chosen by Christians in Sport and Tearfund. All the projects we support have sport as a key aspect of their work.

In 2003/4 Game of 2 Halves has supported St. John's, in Kenya in their work with young homeless people through football and a Sports Camp for 310 young people in Sierra Leone.  For more information on the the Kenya and Sierra Leone projects check out the supported projects pages.

How much money has been raised?

Last year we have raised just over £8000 which included over £4000 raised at Sports plus last year with the bleep test!!

We gave £4000 to fund the sports camp for young people in Sierra Leone.  The money was used to help finance accommodation, travel, equipment, food etc.

We also gave £1000 to Kenya to purchase equipment for the work they are doing in and around the slums.

The other £3000 will probably be spent on a new project later in the year.

Do I have to be good at sport to take part?

No, GO2H is about doing something to make a difference to the lives of others. It’s not about skill or technique - it’s about doing what you can and getting other people involved too.  There are lots of events you can put on to raise some money and make a difference to young people's lives.  Check out getting involved for more information.

What does the Bible say about the work of GO2H?

Bible basics for why we do what we do:

Proverbs 31:8-9 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor & needy.

Isaiah 58:6-9  Is not the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter……

Who are the organisations involved?

Tearfund is a Christian relief and development agency which has 30 years experience of working with partners in around 90 countries. It believes in meeting the needs of the world’s poorest people and works to bring lasting change to people in great need.

Christians in Sport seek to equip sportsmen and women who love Jesus to tell their sporting friends about the difference he has made in their lives. They work with local churches in sports outreach activities, sports camps, with students, tours and professional sports people.