Join us for S3:EP15 of the Sports Philanthropy Podcast as Kathy McAllister, Executive Director of GOALS Haiti, sits down with our host, Roy Kessel, to discuss her experiences and the impact GOALS has had on the communities in Haiti by giving youth and their families opportunities to play while achieving long-lasting development through sport.

Kathy is passionate about grassroots community development and has dedicated the last 18 years to doing that in Haiti.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF KATHY’S PODCAST

• 00:50 Kathy’s Background

• 02:50 Journey to Haiti

• 04:20 Connection to Soccer

• 05:45 How Are Women Impacted Within Sports in Haiti

• 09:00 Equal Play for Boys and Girls

• 11:35 Access to Education

• 14:00 Age Groups within GOALS

• 14:55 Progression of the Kids

• 17:40 Selection and Training of Coaches

• 20:25 Growth and Impact of Kids Being Served

• 23:37 How to Make an Impact

• 27:40 Accumulating Funds to Support GOALS

• 30:00 GOALS Staff

• 31:25 How to Support GOALS Haiti

• 33:15 Kathy as Commissioner of MLS