Challenging Heights has been selected as one of only 31 organisations globally to receive the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund (Cohort 2).
The fund, jointly launched by FIFA and Global Citizen, is a new initiative to expand access to quality education and football for children in more than 200 communities around the world. The ultimate goal is for FIFA and the Global Citizen, to mobilise USD $100 million by the 2026 World Cup Final to provide financial support and global networking opportunities to organisations driving sustainable community development.
For over two decades, Challenging Heights has been at the forefront of the fight against child trafficking, child exploitation and other forms of modern slavery practices, while advocating for the rights and education of underserved children.
This partnership with FIFA and Global Citizen will directly support the mission, allowing Challenging Heights to combine the tools of education, advocacy, and sport. Through this grant, Challenging Heights will be able to support children affected by trafficking and exploitation in Ghana, provide education, sports, and improve upon their care.
Specifically, the fund will help us renovate and equip our Recovery Center classroom building for the Inclusive Learning & Opportunity Program, creating a safe, trauma-informed space for children recovering from trafficking and exploitation. We’ll improve classrooms and outdoor spaces for learning, counseling, and play, and provide individualized literacy support, trauma-informed counseling, and creative learning through art, music, and sports—helping children rebuild confidence, social skills and their connection to learning.
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Global Citizen and FIFA for believing in our work and recognising our dedication to child advocacy and community development.
Stay tuned as we roll out this exciting new chapter and share the impact of this global partnership soon! Read the latest from our work on challengingheights.org.
To learn more about the fund, visit globalcitizen.org/education-fund-grantees.
