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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


In Armenia, a Forgotten Community Finds Hope Through Soccer
iACT and Girls of Armenia Leadership Soccer (GOALS) have partnered to expand youth soccer to children affected by the war in Artsakh.


Mindfulness and Soccer in Armenia
Although mindfulness is not something that is widely practiced, it is certainly a part of being human.


Joy and Soccer for the Children of Artsakh
Football, together with a mindful-peace curriculum, can create magical spaces where children can heal and thrive.


Musings on mindfulness and refugees
A trip to eastern Chad left me further awed at the simple power of sitting quietly, paying attention to breath and body.
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