Beginning in 2021, with the support of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and in partnership with Girls of Armenia Leadership Soccer (GOALS), iACT facilitated a process of co-creating and adapting its Refugees United Soccer Academy framework to support the social and emotional wellbeing of children and youth affected by war in Artsakh and Armenia. Since then, we have completed two coaches trainings in the country and hired seven men and women living and working near the border and in Artsakh to lead what is now known as "The Academy" in their communities. 

Through your generous donations, we will be able to return in October to provide a third training, further advancing the skills of the men and women coaching youth affected by conflict, deepening their capacity to support the wellbeing and social and emotional development of every child in their program. 

Help us create safe and joyful spaces for children to play, heal, thrive, and experience the joy of being a kid.