Grand River Friendship Society is excited to announce the launch of the first program under GRFS Sports Academy, offered as part of our Football for Learning, supported by the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

This summer, GRFS Sports Academy will offer a free 7-week soccer program during July and August for children and youth from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

The program is designed to welcome students of all skill levels and provide a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment where young people can learn soccer skills, build confidence, stay active, make new friends, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Through this FIFA-sponsored initiative, GRFS will use the power of soccer not only as a sport, but also as a tool for learning, teamwork, leadership, discipline, respect, and community connection.

Participants will have the opportunity to develop age-appropriate soccer skills while also learning important life values such as cooperation, perseverance, fair play, responsibility, and mutual respect.

At GRFS, we believe that sports can bring young people together, open doors to meaningful friendships, and create safe spaces where children and youth feel supported, included, and inspired.

We are deeply grateful to FIFA for sponsoring this important initiative through the Global Citizen Education Fund and helping us create free, accessible, and meaningful opportunities for children and youth in our community.

Program Highlights:

• Free 7-week soccer program
• Open to Kindergarten to Grade 12 students
• July and August
• All skill levels welcome
• Sponsored by FIFA through Global Citizen Education Fund
• Delivered under GRFS Sports Academy
• Focused on soccer skills, teamwork, leadership, confidence, and belonging

Grand River Friendship Society looks forward to welcoming children, youth, and families to this exciting summer program.

For more information about Football for Learning program please click .

REGISTRATION LINK

The post FIFA-Sponsored Summer Soccer Program for Children and Youth appeared first on GRFS.

Join Us as We Celebrate a Global Milestone!

Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) is proud to have been selected as one of only 27 organizations worldwide, representing 10 countries, to receive funding through the inaugural FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

Chosen from more than 3,500 applications submitted from around the world, this achievement is a proud moment for @grfsociety, the Waterloo Region, and Canada.

We invite our community, partners, supporters, and local leaders to join us as we celebrate this exciting milestone together.

Date: June 19, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: Grand River Friendship Society

1117 Snyder’s Rd E, Baden, ON

Event Highlights:

• FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Journey
• Global Impact & Local Success Story
• Special Guest Remarks
• Group Photo
• Refreshments
• Friendly Soccer Activities with Children

Friendly Reminder: Don’t forget your running shoes. You may be invited to join the children for some friendly soccer activities!

Thank you to FIFA, Global Citizen, and everyone who believes in expanding educational opportunities for children and youth around the world.

The post FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Grant Recipient Milestone appeared first on GRFS.