Brighter Futures

 OVERVIEW

In partnership with Phambili Sport Impact Foundation, FASI – Football Academies for Social Impact is launching Brighter Futures, a powerful initiative that uses the unifying spirit of football to transform the lives of underprivileged boys and girls in Mozambique through improved health and education.

At the heart of this campaign is a simple but urgent truth: without health and education, children cannot realize their potential. In a country where over half the population is under 18, where 42% of children suffer from chronic malnutrition and most girls drop out of school before reaching secondary education, the need for action is clear.

FASI’s programs are free to participate in and provide what children need most: nutritious meals, access to primary healthcare, educational support, and a safe environment where football becomes a pathway to opportunity.

Every contribution fuels this journey — ensuring that boys and girls can grow, learn, and dream of futures that once seemed out of reach.

THE CAUSE

FASI harnesses the transformative power of football to create real opportunities for children in Mozambique — a country of nearly 40 million where over half the population is under 18. For too many of these young people, the promise of childhood is cut short by hunger, lack of access to education, and limited pathways to build a future.

• Nutrition crisis: 42% of children suffer from chronic malnutrition, and 87% of those we work with only have access to a warm meal when provided by FASI. Each meal we serve is more than nutrition — it is a foundation for learning, growth, and dignity.
• Education crisis: the average dropout age is just 13, with only 11% of girls entering secondary school and fewer than 1% reaching university. Our academic support, English lessons, and life-skills programs help children stay in school and imagine a future beyond the limits of their circumstances.
• Lack of opportunities: in a region where youth unemployment is among the highest in the world, FASI offers not just education and health, but a platform for personal development and employability. Our commitment goes beyond the children we serve — we employ at least 90% Mozambicans and ensure that women represent at least 50% of our staff, creating role models and livelihoods within the very communities we aim to uplift.
• Gender inclusion: in a context where traditional gender roles often limit opportunities for girls, we place particular emphasis on ensuring equal access. By welcoming girls onto the pitch and into our classrooms, FASI provides them with the tools, confidence, and opportunities to shape their future — proving that talent, resilience, and potential know no gender.

Through health, education, and football, FASI is building a platform where every boy and girl has the chance to dream, to thrive, and to lead.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

FASI – Football Academies for Social Impact

FASI is a social enterprise that leverages football as a vehicle for positive change, TRANSFORMING the LIVES of children in need across developing countries, starting from Mozambique.

FASI’s mission is to improve the health and education standards of underprivileged boys and girls aged 10 to 18, while nurturing the talent of future football stars. Built on three pillars: 1) Talent Development, 2) Health, and 3) Education — FASI already reaches over 4,000 children through its growing network of community-led academies and programs, implemented in rural and peri-urban areas in one of the poorest countries in the world.

Phambili Sport Impact Foundation
Phambili Sport Impact Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading joy and providing inspiration through sport and recreation. The Foundation believes that sport has the unique ability to transcend boundaries, unite communities, and inspire individuals to reach their full potential. At the core of their mission is the belief that every individual, regardless of background or circumstance, deserves access to experience the transformative power of sport and physical activity. Through their giving priorities, we aim to harness the universal language of sport to create moments of joy in the lives of people around the world.

Implementation support partner: Associação para of Desenvolvimento ECHO

Associação para of Desenvolvimento ECHO is a Mozambican NGO (legally registered as a non-profit association) committed to advancing human, social, and environmental development, with a focus on vulnerable communities. Guided by four pillars: Education, Conservation, Health, and Opportunities, ECHO is led by a seasoned team of Mozambican professionals and works together with local social projects to maximize impact and sustainability.

ECHO support access to learning, protect ecosystems, improve well-being, and create pathways for socio-economic empowerment. ECHO’s aim is to build strong, collaborative partnerships that directly improve lives while strengthening community resilience and long-term development in Mozambique.

IMPACT OBJECTIVES

Together, the participating organizations have jointly agreed to design these impact objectives, building on the extraordinary results that FASI has already delivered in just over 18 months. Rooted in a shared commitment to health, education, and opportunity, these goals set an ambitious roadmap for the next chapter of growth and impact.

1. Children Reached: 25,000 Lives Transformed

Having already supported more than 4,000 children, our objective is to impact the lives of 25,000 boys and girls. Each child represents a story of resilience, opportunity, and transformation through health, education, and football.

2. Nutritious Meals: Toward 100,000 Served

FASI has already provided 30,000+ nutritious meals, often the only warm meal our student-athletes receive each day. We aim to reach 100,000 meals, recognizing that proper nutrition is the foundation for health, learning, and future success.

3. Education & Training: 150,000 Hours

With over 45,000 hours of education and training delivered to date, FASI’s tailored support spans literacy, math, English, psychosocial care, and employability skills. Our next objective is 150,000 hours, each one an investment in brighter futures.

4. Nationwide Presence by 2026

By 2026, FASI will expand its network of satellite academies to cover all 11 provinces of Mozambique. This nationwide reach will ensure that children from every corner of the country can access FASI’s programs.

5. Boarding Program: Full Scholarships for National Access

With your support, FASI will launch its boarding program, allowing children from across the country to relocate to the capital and access facilities, training, education, and care. Every boarding student-athlete will receive a full scholarship, covering all costs and ensuring equal opportunity regardless of background.

CALL TO ACTION

FASI and Phambili invite businesses, foundations, and individuals to stand with us in building Brighter Futures for Mozambique’s youth. Every contribution directly translates into nutritious meals, and hours of education and training — the essentials every child needs to thrive.

Donors can choose to make a one-time gift or commit to recurring monthly support, fueling an ever-growing impact across FASI’s community academies and programs. Together, we can ensure that thousands more boys and girls grow up healthy, educated, and ready to seize their opportunities.

Every meal, every hour of education, every opportunity you help create is a step toward transforming a child’s life. 

For sponsorship opportunities, donations, or to get involved, please contact [email protected].