The Common Goal Community brings together football for good organisations from around the world, using the game to help young people play, learn and thrive.

Since 2002, Common Goal has connected and strengthened this network, mobilising €150 million into the field and opening up funding, collaboration, visibility and capacity-building opportunities, turning the strength of each organisation into the power of a collective.

Common Goal Community

The world's largest and most far-reaching football for good community, using the game to transform communities, change lives and shape a better world.

A vetted Community

Every member of the Common Goal Community undergoes a rigorous vetting process , ensuring trusted partners with high-quality programmes and strong local roots. Common Goal's quality implementation criteria are recognised by football governing bodies, institutions, and partners across the sector.

212

Member Organisations

127

Countries

+2M

Young people engaged in programmes

+11M

People reached accros communities

25.7k

Workforce globally

Who the Community Serves

Behind the numbers and the dots on the map are millions of young people, each with their own story. Here is who community organisations prioritise, and some of the people they reach.

Stories from the field

Behind the numbers, the organisations and the places on the map are millions of young people, each with their own story.

Stories from the Field brings us closer to some of them, sharing their experiences, hopes and journeys, and showing how football and the organisations in their communities are creating opportunities, connections and spaces where young people can thrive.

Insights from the Community

From local grassroots organisations to national, regional and globally operating networks, the Community brings together a wide diversity of organisations, each tackling the issues that matter most where they work. Here is what that looks like.