NEWS & EVENTS

“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

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

Press Release: Bangui United Girls Soccer Camp in Partnership with UEFA Foundation for Children

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

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

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

Learn how you can support children and families impacted by war and conflict this giving season.

iACT's Executive Director Sara-Christine Dallain is headed to Paris for Angel City FC's Equity Summit.

In which sports writer Kevin Baxter explores the power of play, and just how iACT builds relationships and co-creates programs.

iACT, an LA-based international organization, will hold its annual fundraising event, impACT, on September 30, in Manhattan Beach, CA.

iACT has joined the United Nations initiative, Football for the Goals, as a part of our continued stance as an advocate for gender equality.

We are pleased to introduce you to our wonderful new coaches in Reynosa, Mexico!

“Are you serious?” the mothers asked. “This is really happening?”

Meet Nelli Marutyan, an Academy coach in Goris, Armenia.

Meet Mariam Petrosyan, Academy Coach from Armenia.

Meet Anush Araqelyn, an Academy coach in Goris, Armenia.

Interim Executive Director Sara-Christine Dallain on why iACT is supporting refugees and asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border

iACT celebrates GivingTuesday with #SpreadJoy campaign, joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement

A year after the death of iACT founders, their legacy continues to grow

What makes iACT’s refugee- and community-led model so special?