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Global FC is a community at our foundational level. To support our youth we rely on a network of micro-communities made up of Team Mentors built around each soccer team. This community aspect allows us to leverage high level relationships through mentorship to address the skills and assets the youth will need to develop.

“Family isn’t always blood. Family isn’t about happy moments only it’s about sad moments too. It’s the people who love you in their lives, the one’s who would do anything to see you smile and love you no matter what happens. To that’s Global FC, it’s family to me.”

–Happy Melly (from Congo)

Global FC mentoring is different!

Global FC Mentoring is founded on the belief that every young person thrives when supported by positive role models and meaningful relationships. This guidance helps them grow into their full, God-given potential, overcome life’s challenges, and become confident, purpose-driven individuals. As they grow, these young people, in turn, become empowered ambassadors for justice, compassion, and change within their communities.

Global FC Mentoring equips youth by providing:

• Opportunities to build essential life skills and character traits outlined in our Portrait of a GFC Member, fostering a sense of ownership over their future.

• Supportive friendships and emotional encouragement to help navigate adversity.

• Personalized guidance in key areas such as academics, career planning, and healthy relationships.

• Affirmation of their cultural identity, encouraging pride in their heritage while embracing the positive aspects of Western culture.

• Tools to shape a strong personal and family narrative, rooted in resilience, identity, and hope.

“Global FC means so much to me. I have been given so many opportunities that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. Opportunities that will further my success as an individual. My role as a mentor has given me so much purpose in life.” (Merriam Haydaripoor, Global FC mentor)

 Did you know? 

The population of immigrant-origin youth is projected to account for one-third of US children by 2050 and represents the fastest growing group of American children.