With Annual Fundraiser, LA-based NGO iACT Prioritizes Play for Children Affected by War and Conflict
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iACT, an LA-based international organization, will hold its annual fundraising event, impACT, on September 30, in Manhattan Beach, CA.

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


Introducing the Coaches of Reynosa, Mexico!
We are pleased to introduce you to our wonderful new coaches in Reynosa, Mexico!


Unidos Podemos! (United We Can!)
“Are you serious?” the mothers asked. “This is really happening?”





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

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


iACT Featured in the LA Times
A year after the death of iACT founders, their legacy continues to grow


How iACT Builds Sustainable Partnerships
What makes iACT’s refugee- and community-led model so special?


All-Refugee Team in Chad Leads Expansion of Early Childhood and Soccer Programs
A completely refugee-led expansion of iACT youth soccer and early childhood education programs for Darfuri refugees in Chad.


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.


Welcoming New Coaches to the Team in Armenia
We are so excited to introduce you to all of our amazing soccer coaches in Armenia, in partnership with Girls of Armenia Leadership Soccer.


Discussing iACT with Fr. Vazken Movsesian
Founders Gabriel Stauring and Katie-Jay Scott join Fr. Vazken Movsesian on his podcast to discuss iACT and recent work in Armenia.


Revving Our Engines for CAR
We are excited to announce that iACT has secured initial funding for our team to return to CAR this fall for the first time since 2017.


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


Trust the Process: Launching the Academy in Armenia
iACT traveled to Armenia to launch football academies to support the social and emotional wellbeing of children impacted by war.


LA-based NGO to establish soccer academies along Armenia/Artsakh border
The Aurora for Artsakh program has awarded iACT funding to implement refugee football academies for the children of Artsakh.

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.
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