The Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call to action for all human beings to start working on building a better world for a safe and healthy future. While the goals address large global challenges, they can only truly be achieved when each individual takes action towards the goals. In light of this, it is […]
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3 Years of Forca Goa Foundation
The Foundation completes 3 years since it’s launch in 2018.
January 29, 2021
Football and Girls – The Power of an Equal Playing Field!
Stories of girls across the nation breaking stereotypes and utilizing football as a tool for development and empowerment.
January 13, 2021
Future Stars of Football – Part 5
This series explores stories of future stars of football – individual players, teams, coaches, and their exciting and passionate journey of football, seen through the lens of the Forca Goa Foundation at the Little Gaurs League. Zephyr Fernandes 6-year-old Zephyr Fernandes of the GMS United team was one of the top players we saw in […]
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April 1, 2021
Sports and the SDGs: Creating positive impact for a sustainable future
The Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call to action for all human beings to start working on building a better world for a safe and healthy future. While the goals address large global challenges, they can only truly be achieved when each individual takes action towards the goals. In light of this, it is […]
March 5, 2021
3 Years of Forca Goa Foundation
The Foundation completes 3 years since it’s launch in 2018.
January 29, 2021
Football and Girls – The Power of an Equal Playing Field!
Stories of girls across the nation breaking stereotypes and utilizing football as a tool for development and empowerment.
January 13, 2021
Future Stars of Football – Part 5
This series explores stories of future stars of football – individual players, teams, coaches, and their exciting and passionate journey of football, seen through the lens of the Forca Goa Foundation at the Little Gaurs League. Zephyr Fernandes 6-year-old Zephyr Fernandes of the GMS United team was one of the top players we saw in […]
January 6, 2021
UNESCO supports the Foundation’s ‘At Home Football’ program
Young children across Goa are training safely at home with phase 2 of the ‘At Home Football’ program
December 12, 2020
Sport and Youth in Turbulent Times – Generation Amazing Festival
Ishita Godinho represented the Forca Goa Foundation and the UNESCO Youth and Sport Task Force at the Generation Amazing Festival
November 30, 2020
Forca Goa Foundation: Annual Report 2019-20
Recalling the different adventures we had in the 2019-20 season
November 19, 2020
Future Stars of Football – Part 4
Bringing to you amazing and inspirational stories from the pitch
October 28, 2020
Our Journey with Fairtrade
The Forca Goa Foundation got selected as a finalist for the Fairtrade Award – Campaign of the Year 2020
October 15, 2020
Future Stars of Football – Part 3
Bringing to you amazing and inspirational stories from the pitch
October 8, 2020
Racing towards a zero-carbon world with Ted Countdown
The Foundation partners with the Ted Countdown to create a world that is safer, cleaner and fairer for everyone.
September 30, 2020
Celebrating the stories that shape the culture of football in India
Long before Brandon Fernandes became the star midfielder, one of the best the country has produced – his story began at a football club called Fransa-Pax. When the club got disbanded he moved to Velsao Pale Sports Club and played for their under 14 side when he was just 8 years old! It is at […]
September 20, 2020
Little Gaurs League – amongst the Top 10 in India!
The AIFF (All India Football Federation) has recognized the Little Gaurs League as one of the top 10 Golden Baby Leagues in India! With that, we also received the opportunity to nominate one player from the Little Gaurs League for a very special gift by Mesut Özil – an autographed Arsenal jersey. The German player […]
August 31, 2020
Akshay Tandon speaks about Forca Goa Foundation
FC Goa Co-owner and President, Akshay Tandon was recently in an interview with Star Sports commentator and presenter Anant Tyagi. They discussed various topics around ISL and Indian football including the work done and vision of the Forca Goa Foundation. Akshay, who is also the Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of the Forca Goa Foundation, explained […]
August 21, 2020
Future Stars of Football – Part 2
Bringing to you amazing and inspirational stories from the pitch
July 29, 2020
The Power of Grassroots Football
Let’s take a look at how development of grassroots can raise the quality of Indian football.
June 25, 2020
Developing grassroots football – Online discussion on 1 Play Sports
A conversation on grassroots football in India and it’s importance
June 15, 2020
Future Stars of Football
Bringing to you amazing and inspirational stories from the pitch
May 18, 2020
Reviving football culture in the Ganeshpuri community!
The children in Ganeshpuri are developing their football skills with our coaches
May 8, 2020
Our coaches are learning from home!
Our grassroots coaches attended the AIFC coaches webinar and shared their experiences
April 23, 2020
The football culture of this community is alive and kicking!
The children at Benaulim are training with our coaches and learning the basics of football.
April 8, 2020
This School is for Learning Football as well!
The kids at Kiran Niketan learn inside the classrooms as well as outside.
March 31, 2020
The Owl House Goa
The Foundation and The Owl House have joined hands to work for the development of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
March 12, 2020
Girls Score Goals on International Women’s Day
Celebration of International Women’s Day, providing young girls with an opportunity to compete through the ‘Girls Score Goals’ tournament.
March 9, 2020
Little Gaurs League 2019-20
Goa’s biggest children’s league ended a successful season with award ceremonies in all 3 zones earlier in March.
February 28, 2020
Forca Goa Foundation felicitated by EU Ambassador to India
His Excellency, Ugo Astuto, Ambassador of the European Union to India were hosted by the Foundation team and Fairtrade India.
February 10, 2020
Nutrition Workshop: Eat Well To Play Well
Nutrition workshops held for parents and children to encourage healthy eating habits.
January 3, 2020
Growing with the game
Launch of the Little Gaurs League, encouraging children to play organized football regularly.
November 11, 2019
The Foundation’s Premier League Connection!
Our coaches Nathan and Clinton recently completed Phase 3 of the Premier Skills Coach Education Program.
October 3, 2019
Global Goals World Cup – New York
The Forca Goa Foundation represented India in the Global Goals World Cup held in New York, during the UN General Assembly Week.
September 18, 2019
Advocates for Sports for Development join the UNESCO Youth and Sport Task Force
Our Community Development Manager Ishita Godinho attended the UNESCO Sport and SDGs Youth FunShop in Seoul