Our Programs & Projects

The Annual Soccer Camp for Youth from War-torn Regions

This program was developed to promote global peace and social change through football. The soccer training camp is an annual event and is held every year in Vancouver, Canada in June and July. Our soccer camp is the only soccer training camp of its kind in Canada...and perhaps the world!

It provides a safe environment for footballers from war-torn regions (e.g. Israeli and Palestinian athletes) to come together and compete as One Team in a world-class soccer tournament. The camp teaches soccer skills, social skills, and promotes equality, inclusion, and respect.

Our goal is to expand this camp and become the world's largest soccer camp for youth from war-torn regions. When Canada hosts the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2015, our soccer camp aims to host at least 100 women athletes from war-torn regions.

To donate, volunteer or apply for this program please contact Adri Hamael at 604.727.7038

Our Soccer Equipment Program

This program has been developed with the intention of supplying Canadian and international soccer teams who are limited in the amount of training gear they currently have for their teams, and for programs they may develop in their communities. We collect both new and gently used soccer equipment to donate to athletes and teams affected by war, with refugee camps being a primary focus.

To donate, volunteer or apply for this program please contact Adri Hamael at 604.727.7038

Our Athletes Lunch Program

We have developed the Athletes Lunch Program to provide healthy food and beverages for athletes in need in our Vancouver-based soccer community. Our beneficiaries consist primarily of the homeless and new immigrants/new Canadians athletes.

To donate, volunteer or apply for this program please contact Adri Hamael at 604.727.7038

The Annual Vancouver International Soccer Festival

The festival is Canada's largest multi-cultural soccer festival, and has been described by local and national media as "Canada's most meaningful and inspiring soccer event." The 2011 VISF will be held during the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and Vancouver's 125th anniversary celebrations!

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2012 VISF date: July 6th to July 8th

Andy Livingstone Park, Vancouver

Come out and enjoy a World Cup-style soccer tournament featuring fun, food, and festivities for the whole family. FREE Admission!

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The VISF tournament is the perfect mix of sport and fun!

Cynthia, Commercial Real Estate Appraiser from Switzerland