Niño jugando fútbol en un campo con árboles de fondo, vestido con uniforme azul y botas verdes, lanzando una pelota al aire.

Persona autografiando un balón de fútbol con la palabra 'Sammy' en un campo de césped.

Grupo de niños y una persona adulta en un campo de fútbol, con algunos niños sosteniendo balones y paquetes, parece un evento escolar o de equipo juvenil de fútbol, en un entorno de parque con árboles en el fondo.

Tres jóvenes colocando bolsas de papel en un campo de césped, posiblemente como parte de una actividad de limpieza o voluntariado.

Balones de fútbol y cajas en un campo, con niños jugando en el fondo.

Niño con camiseta azul sosteniendo un balón de fútbol con logotipo de la Fundación Victor Chu en un campo de césped.

Niño en uniforme de fútbol sentado en césped con balones y cajas de jugo.

The inaugural mission: bringing comfort to the mountain

Fraijanes, guatemala

Soccer Access Initiative: july 2024

Tucked into the mountainside outside Guatemala City, Casa Bernabé (The House of Comfort) provides a sanctuary for over 100 children overcoming abandonment, abuse, and neglect. For over 40 years, this ministry has been a pillar of transformation, growing from a safe haven into a comprehensive community that includes a school, a clinic, and outreach programs for families and youth.

Global Soccer Access was honored to choose this incredible, long-standing community for our inaugural donation event. In partnership with the Saving Susan Ministry, we marked our first official mission by donating 100 soccer balls to the children of the mountain.

At GSA, we believe soccer is a profound tool for healing. By providing these children with the Access to play, we aren't just giving them a ball; we are providing a defensive line against isolation and an outlet for resilience, teamwork, and joy. For kids who have faced extreme hardship, the soccer field is a place where they can reclaim their childhood and build essential life skills.

As our friends at Casa Bernabé shared, investing in soccer means supporting the aspirations and life lessons that empower these children to move toward a brighter future. This inaugural event represents the heart of our One Ball, One Shot promise: ensuring that the transformative power of sport reaches those who need the healing of the game the most.

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