As a freelance fitness trainer and sports consultant, David was asked by COME (UK) to look into sports development in the Gulu region - a football-loving area which has been left largely isolated in terms of investment and infrastructure by the internal conflicts of the past 18 years.

On his two visits last year, David provided football coaching sessions as well as visiting schools to give talks and present England shirts and footballs donated by The FA. He also identified a suitable area of land on which it is hoped that 5 football pitches will be constructed.

The development of sport in the region will be further enhanced by the appointment by COME (UK) of a sports development officer to help oversee the setting up of children and youth leagues as well as providing access to schools who currently have no pitches or facilities of their own.

David said: "The development of football would provide hope and a positive way forwards for the youth who have suffered so much in the war."

He returns to Gulu on the 27th of July and The FA is delighted to provide a further donation of kit and footballs. Head of International Relations, Jane Bateman said:

"The work you are doing is challenging and commendable and shares and reflects The FA’s vision of ‘using the power of football to build a better future.’ We wish you every success."

Following David's visit to the Gulu High School, The FA received a letter from Games teacher Obina Robert. Click here to see what Obina had to say.