Access Map: Saipan
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Saipan is the largest island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, located in the western Pacific - and also where EqualPlay began, as it’s where I was born. Despite its small size, Saipan holds a vibrant mix of village courts, beach parks, and community fields, yet many youth still face barriers like limited access hours, high rental costs, and scheduling conflicts. EqualPlay’s mapping in Saipan highlights these gaps while connecting communities to more places where every child can play freely.
Access Map: Jeju
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Jeju Island, where I’ve lived all my life, is known for its volcanic landscapes, strong community spirit, and growing love for sports. However, access to quality facilities across the island remains uneven. Many youth athletes face challenges such as limited public fields, high rental costs, and unequal distribution of resources between urban and rural areas. EqualPlay’s work in Jeju focuses on mapping these gaps and helping local communities build fairer, more inclusive opportunities to play.
Access Map: Cebu
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Cebu is a major urban hub in the central Philippines, where basketball and soccer are deeply embedded in daily life. Yet many children cannot play freely due to crowded barangay courts, rental-based synthetic pitches, and event-driven restrictions at public gyms. EqualPlay catalogued 60 facilities here to show how access challenges persist even in sports-loving cities.
Access Map: Chiquimula
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Chiquimula is a rural city in eastern Guatemala, often called the “Pearl of the Orient,” where soccer is the heartbeat of the community. However, most facilities are dusty fields, cement school courts, or parish yards with limited equipment and lighting, leaving many children excluded. EqualPlay has documented 22 sites so far, with a goal of 50, to bring visibility to Central America’s rural sports inequities.
Soon Coming to...
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Hongkong
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Vietnam
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Seoul