Adam van Koeverden

Canada is supporting expanded access to quality education for children and youth in vulnerable regions around the world. 🌍

Through a partnership with Right To Play International and Global Citizen, the No Child on the Sidelines project will bring play- and sport-based learning to underserved communities across Africa, the Middle East and South Asia.

This initiative is expected to help approximately 60,000 children and youth learn, grow and thrive, while strengthening local organizations that support their well-being and development.

Canada’s support aligns with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund campaign for education and sports-based learning globally around the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Canada is committed to supporting innovative approaches that use the power of sport and play to create brighter futures. ⚽

Read more: https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/06/canada-announces-funding-to-expand-play-based-education-for-children-in-developing-countries.html



Right To Play Canada
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FIFA World Cup

Big thanks to Spirit North for showing me the ropes and teaching me some traditional Indigenous games. It was a privilege to spend time with an organization so dedicated to health, wellness, and empowering Indigenous youth through sport and land-based play. Grateful for the warm welcome!
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Un grand merci à Spirit North pour m’avoir montré les ficelles du métier et appris des jeux traditionnels autochtones. C’était un vrai privilège de passer du temps avec une organisation aussi dévouée à la santé, au bien-être et à l’autonomisation des jeunes autochtones par le sport et les activités de plein air. Un grand merci pour l’accueil si chaleureux !

This is what community sport is all about. 💛
is doing phenomenal work in Edmonton, breaking down barriers so that every child can experience the joy of sport.

This is exactly why it is so important to invest in grassroots sport. When we support organizations like this, we are building the foundation of Canada’s sport system—ensuring a clear pathway from the playground to the podium.

When we invest in our communities, we invest in the future of our youth. Thanks for having me! 🇨🇦
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C’est exactement ça, la vraie force du sport communautaire. 💛

fait un travail phénoménal ici à Edmonton pour éliminer les barrières et permettre à chaque enfant de découvrir le plaisir du sport.
Voilà pourquoi il est si crucial d’investir dans le sport de base. En soutenant des organisations comme celle-ci, nous bâtissons les fondations mêmes du système sportif canadien — en assurant un parcours clair, du terrain de jeu jusqu’au podium.

Investir dans nos communautés, c’est investir dans l’avenir de nos jeunes. Merci pour l’accueil ! 🇨🇦