
Tackled! is a practical, conceptual guide that looks at working with boys and young men to decrease gender-based violence. Through collective stories, data and findings on girls, boys and violence, the award-winning NGO, Girls & Football SA, combines theoretical research with a hands-on approach to reducing sexual violence.
With introductions and contributions from leading sportspeople like Siya Kolisi, Springboks Rugby Captain, Fran Hilton-Smith, FIFA Task Force, George Dearnaley, former Bafana Bafana player and Director of the Football Magic Foundation, and Adam Fine, CEO of Fives Futbol and game-changing entrepreneur, the book highlights:
- • The importance of gender-sensitive language
- • Ideas around masculinities and the male body
- • Violence, bullying and peer pressure
- • Behaviors and thoughts around sex and sexual harrassment
- • The negative impact of an un-safe (school) environment
- • The effect of gangs on the development of boys and young men
“I believe in the power of football. This book can bring change to
the lives of young people.”
the lives of young people.”
– Fabio Cannavaro
Former Italian National Captain & Ballon D’Or Winner
BOOK A WORKSHOP
Workshops dedicated to working with boys and men to decrease gender based violence.


The Result:
- 738 boys interviewed
- 800 boys were interviewed for Tackled!
- 03 launches
- 03 global launches in UK, UAE, South Africa
Global training | South Africa, Ghana, UAE, UK

Through collective stories, data and findings on girls, boys and violence, the award-winning NGO, Girls & Football SA, combines theoretical research with a hands-on approach to reducing sexual violence.