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Mindfulness & Soccer at iACT
“When I hear the word “mindfulness,” I imagine a person's inner world and calmness through exercises.” - RUSA Coach To address and support the emotional health and wellbeing of refugee and displaced communities — and to help individuals learn how to cope with stress, build resilience, and restore hope — iACT integrates mindfulness training and curricula into all of our programs. For young refugee players, mindfulness creates a peaceful and safe space that allows them to be pr


iACT INTERNSHIP: AMPLIFi Video Editor & Digital Media Intern
Come intern with us! iACT is seeking a motivated video editor to support our AMPLIFi program.


1,095 Days of War in Sudan: Together, We Must ACT Now
A call to action on the 3-year anniversary of the war in Sudan.


Photo Essay: Spreading Joy through Soccer in Mexico
Guest Post by: Shayal Karwa-Moricca : high school sophomore, 16 years old, Los Angeles, loves soccer and tacos. To start day one of our trip, iACT visited Matamoros, Mexico, to scope out a second possible location for RUSA in Mexico. After checking out the Matamoros area, we went to the RUSA program in Reynosa and met many of the children living there in the Senda 1 shelter. We brought balls, shoes, and art supplies with us from the United States to give to the kids in Reynos


iACT Responds to DHS Plan to Detain and Arrest Refugees
iACT stands with refugees. Unequivocally. Today, and always.


Press Release: Human Rights Groups Urge NBA to End Future Emirates NBA Cup Sponsorship Over UAE’s Role in Sudan Atrocities
Press Release: A coalition of humanitarians and human rights organizations are calling on the NBA to end future partnerships with Emirates.


Two Continents, Two Different Early Childhood Education Partnerships
Learn about the two new partnership models iACT is pursuing to expand early childhood education.


impACT25: Rooted in Hope
Join us for our annual event this November in Manhattan Beach, CA!


iACT and UEFA Foundation for Children Launch ‘She Should Play’ Girls Soccer Camp in Bangui, Central African Republic
Press Release: Bangui United Girls Soccer Camp in Partnership with UEFA Foundation for Children


Photo Essay: RUSA Chad Symposium 2025
The RUSA Chad Symposium 2025 was convened with the primary goals of strengthening program implementation, deepening collaboration among...


Photo Essay: Refugee Camp Alacha and Home-Based Preschools in Chad
Follow along with our team as they meet the refugee community in Alacha Refugee Camp and explore ways to partner on early childhood education and soccer.


Top 5 Learnings from Chad: What I Want You to Know
iACT Executive Director Sara-Christine Dallain shares 5 things she hopes you can learn from her recent visit with Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad.


iACT Launches AMPLIFi, a Community-led Media Project in Chad and CAR
iACT launches new community-led media project in Chad and the Central African Republic.


iACT Releases 2023-2024 Annual Report
In this annual report you will see what we were able to accomplish this year thanks to your support.


Early Childhood Education for Families Displaced in Tijuana, Mexico
iACT's US team recently returned from a listening trip to Tijuana, Mexico to learn from parents and caregivers about the need for preschool.


Program Update: iACT Sunsets Soccer Program in Armenia
As iACT's soccer program in Armenia comes to a close, we look back at its success and the relationships built.


InterAction Statement on Stop-Work Order Issued by the State Department
InterAction, the leading alliance of international NGOs and partners in the United States, issued the following statement:


iACT's Hope for the Future of Community-led Work
In the conclusion of this blog series, iACT explores why our hope is for all NGO's to adopt a community-led approach to humanitarian action.


iACT Soccer Program in the Central African Republic Receives UEFA's 'She Should Play' Grant
iACT soccer program in Bangui, CAR, is the recipient of a $15,000 “She Should Play" grant from UEFA Children's Foundation.


iACT40: The Tangible Numbers in Eastern Chad
On their September trip to eastern Chad, our US team made a list of some numbers to help us understand Little Ripples.
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