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Posted by TH0412, Thailand

80 children impacted

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Protecting Kids Through Football Club

Education
Thailand
80 children

$350 of $999 raised

4 Donations

  1. Cause Created: 02/20/2026
  2. Funding Complete

Donation Activity

BG

Bregitte G.

$100
VK

Vickie K.

$200
TM

Teresa M.

$25

About the Cause

Posted by TH0412 in Thailand on 02/20/2026

One of our church's ongoing ministries is a football outreach for children and youth. Many young people in the area face difficult family situations, financial hardship, and exposure to drugs and violence. Football gives them a safe place to spend their time and a positive environment where they feel accepted. One young man from a separated family always asks to sleep at the church after practice because he feels safe there. He does not even have shoes or socks for training. Stories like his are not rare. The church is seeking support to purchase essential football equipment and provide meals for children and youth who attend training sessions. Having proper equipment allows them to practice safely and with dignity. Providing food ensures that no child goes home hungry after spending hours training. Through football, children and youth learn teamwork, discipline, unity, and respect. When they spend their time practicing and learning skills, they are less likely to be drawn into drugs, fighting, or other harmful activities. The church also believes that this ministry gives young people the opportunity to grow spiritually, develop strong character, and become positive examples in their families and community.

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    Devote your time, energy and mind to make the mission successful.

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    $3

How the church will sustain the Cause

The football club will continue beyond initial funding through support from church members, community leaders, and parents who are committed to youth development. Local fundraising efforts and shared community contributions will help maintain equipment and program activities over time. Because the church has already been serving the community for nearly 20 years, it has strong local trust and consistent participation. With proper equipment in place, the program can continue operating at low cost while providing long-term impact for children and youth.

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Due to risk of persecution, we've hidden the name of this church.

Donation Activity

BG

Bregitte G.

$100
VK

Vickie K.

$200
TM

Teresa M.

$25
EM

Emmaly M.

$25

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