Our Programs & Initiatives

Programs and Initiatives of Football Impact Africa

PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES APPROACH

To achieve tangible impact in line with our purpose, we have strategically directed our efforts and resources towards some specific but not limited United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that can be effectively addressed through the power of football.

Our investment in programs aims to achieve outcomes for both footballers and young people in social focus areas related to the SDGs. We believe we can contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by being a leader in the areas where we can have the greatest impact.

Football Impact Africa (FIA) Initiatives

The Green Community

The Green Community Project will integrate football tournaments with environmental sustainability campaigns, focusing on waste reduction and management, sustainability campaigns, focusing on waste reduction.

F.I.A Forum & Workshops

An all-inclusive initiative and clinic meticulously crafted to unite football stakeholders in Ghana towards a shared objective: advancing the holistic well-being of footballers and eradicating inequalities within the football landscape in Ghana. 

The Ghana Football Awards

The primary aim is to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contributions of Ghanaian footballers and stakeholders both domestically and globally, projecting the excellence of Ghanaian football on the international stage. 

Road To Clean Competition

FIA will run programs and initiatives revolving around the very important sporting value of anti-doping, in a bid to sensitize young footballers and athletes across other sporting disciplines around the dangers of engaging in illegal performance enhancing practices.

THE SDG GOALS VIS-A-VIS OUR OBJECTIVES

1. No Poverty

In the context of FIA, financial inclusion can be addressed by providing financial literacy programs and supporting players in managing their finances effectively during and after their careers. 

2. Zero Hunger

In the context of FIA, financial inclusion can be addressed by providing financial literacy programs and supporting players in managing their finances effectively during and after their careers. 

3. Good Health & Well-Being

It aligns with our objective of supporting the well-being of players, including their physical and mental health, and providing healthcare services and support for the community

4. Quality Education

It connects with our objective of preparing players for life after football through educational opportunities, life skills training, and career planning.

5. Reduced Inequalities

By promoting inclusivity through supporting & empowering less privileged, marginalized and vulnerable young people, FIA can contribute to reducing inequalities in society.

6. Clean Water & Sanitation

It relates to our objective of supporting players in their transition to life beyond football, providing career guidance, and facilitating entrepreneurship opportunities.

7. Clean Energy

It relates to our objective of supporting players in their transition to life beyond football, providing career guidance, and facilitating entrepreneurship opportunities.

8. Decent Work & Economic Growth

It relates to our objective of supporting players in their transition to life beyond football, providing career guidance, and facilitating entrepreneurship opportunities.

9. Industry Innovation & Infrastructure

By promoting inclusivity through supporting & empowering less privileged, marginalized and vulnerable young people, FIA can contribute to reducing inequalities in society.

10. Reduced Inequalities

By promoting inclusivity through supporting & empowering less privileged, marginalized and vulnerable young people, FIA can contribute to reducing inequalities in society.

11. Sustainable Cities & Communities

It connects to our objective of promoting grassroots football development within deprived communities, fostering community engagement, and using football as a tool for social cohesion and community development.

12. Responsible Consumption

It connects to our objective of promoting grassroots football development within deprived communities, fostering community engagement, and using football as a tool for social cohesion and community development.

13. Climate Action

It aligns with our objective of incorporating the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework into the context of FIA's purpose of raising awareness about climate change within the football community. 

14. Partnerships For the Goals

It aligns with our objective of seeking partnerships, collaborations, and funding opportunities with stakeholders, sponsors, and organizations to enhance the impact of FIA’s programs.

9. Industry Innovation & Infrastructure

By promoting inclusivity through supporting & empowering less privileged, marginalized and vulnerable young people, FIA can contribute to reducing inequalities in society.

10. Reduced Inequalities

By promoting inclusivity through supporting & empowering less privileged, marginalized and vulnerable young people, FIA can contribute to reducing inequalities in society.

11. Sustainable Cities & Communities

It connects to our objective of promoting grassroots football development within deprived communities, fostering community engagement, and using football as a tool for social cohesion and community development.

12. Responsible Consumption

It connects to our objective of promoting grassroots football development within deprived communities, fostering community engagement, and using football as a tool for social cohesion and community development.

13. Climate Action

It aligns with our objective of incorporating the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework into the context of FIA's purpose of raising awareness about climate change within the football community. 

17. Partnerships For the Goals

It aligns with our objective of seeking partnerships, collaborations, and funding opportunities with stakeholders, sponsors, and organizations to enhance the impact of FIA’s programs.