What is GOALS?
GOALS is a non-profit organization that uses soccer in Haiti to engage youth in sport, community service and education to improve quality of life today and develop new leaders for tomorrow. Our model improves the health and wellbeing of players, families and communities.
GOALS is a registered 501(c)(3) charity in the United States, ID 27-3869911 that has a Platinum rating on GuideStar.
Where is GOALS?
Our United States-based headquarters is located in Des Moines, WA. Our work in Haiti is centralized in Léogane, approximately 20 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince. Léogane was the epicenter of the 2010 earthquake, and it is estimated that 80-90% of its infrastructure was destroyed in the disaster. We work in rural communities that lack basic infrastructure such as running water or electricity. Investing in rural areas that have been overlooked for decades is an investment in community building and motivating the youth to stay and be a part of a solution for the issues facing their communities.
Who is Team GOALS?
Team GOALS has 19 in-country staff members all whom are local Haitian leaders plus one U.S. based Executive Director who has 20 years of experience living and working in Haiti. Our Board of Directors currently has 10 members including our founder. And we are fortunate to partner with many great organizations within Haiti and across the globe.
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What is GOALS' impact?
Our daily programs of soccer, Purposeful Play, education around health, leadership and the environment impact an average of 350 children. Our three sites and outreach work impacts family members as well – as the average player lives with seven other people, You can read more about our impact in our annual report.
Why soccer?
Using sport is an effective and creative way to engage youth in meaningful development. Sport has long been considered “a vehicle for social change,” and the United Nations calls it “an important tool” for development. Sport has been used worldwide and is often used to promote peace, health, and equality. GOALS is one of the only organizations in Haiti providing free, permanent sport-for-development programs on a daily basis.
Learn more about our Soccer Programs
How can I help?
There are many ways you can help GOALS reach more kids in Haiti!
- Help us spread the word by sharing our site, liking our page on Facebook, and following us on Twitter and Instagram.
- Consider hosting an event such as an equipment drive or mini soccer tournament to benefit GOALS. We can help you plan and promote it.
- Make a gift that will provide sport and education to a child in rural Haiti. Donate today.