We've written a white paper to help share our vision for community-led action. At the heart of this paper is a simple but important argument: community members are not beneficiaries of humanitarian response — they are agents of it.

As part of efforts to enhance the skills of soccer coaches in the Central African Republic, the Central African Football Federation organized a training course for coaches aiming to obtain the CAF C-License. Bangui United Soccer Academy (BUSA) was proudly represented

This World Teachers' Day, iACT celebrates the hundreds of refugee and conflict-affected men and women who lead early childhood and youth education programs in their communities. Through a trauma-informed, community-led model, these educators do far more than teach foundational skills:

We were honored to co-present alongside our partner Alight at the InterAction Forum in Washington, DC, today! Our Senior Manager for Global Programs and Partnerships, Sedrick Murhula, was there to share how iACT approaches community-led humanitarian action, the process, the barriers, and the “why.”

iACT integrates mindfulness exercises into each of our programs. Mindfulness helps individuals learn how to cope with stress, strengthen self-regulation skills, and build resilience. A key aspect of our Little Ripples curriculum is the introduction of mindfulness,

Sedrick and Corrie were at UNGA81 last week representing iACT. Sedrick shares some reflections and hopes going forward! #UNGA #UNGA81 #HumanitarianAction #CommunityLed

"I will keep working for justice and peace. But, I need help, because I‘m not sure we “survivors” in the camps can make it for another 20 years. I am calling the international community to stand up and stop these human-made atrocities." –Al-Fateh "Oumda" Haroun, eastern Chad

"Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are." —Hafsat Abiola This sentiment is exactly why, at iACT,

“Planting seeds of peace breaks the cycle of violence and lays the foundation for long-term wellbeing of both the child and the whole community.” –Katie-Jay Scott, iACT co-founder iACT’s founders believed that in creating physically and emotionally safe spaces for children,

iACT team members will be in New York this week, attending the UN General Assembly (UNGA). We are going into UNGA81 with a focus on our community-led approach, and how the humanitarian sector is taking real, tangible actions toward local leadership and sustainability.

Gabriel Stauring (iACT's co-founder)'s first trips to Chad were all about listening and forming friendships. Over time, this evolved into our current model of humanitarian action, which involves listening, training, co-creating, shifting ownership, community-led scaling, and ongoing support.

Meet Iklass and her twin daughters, Safa and Marwa, who are currently students at iACT’s preschool in refugee camp Iridimi, eastern Chad. Caregivers often tell us about how participating in the Little Ripples program has transformed their children’s behavior

Have you noticed? We've launched a brand new website! We know iACT does a lot, and maybe you've had a challenging time explaining the organization to others.

"Thanks to football—which fosters peace among young people—the Central African Republic is gradually regaining its vitality through sport. Peace is a crucial factor within the community, and in sport, it is expressed notably through fair play, respect, and solidarity.

“Conflict and violence are often cyclical drivers of humanitarian crises. The Academy aims to break this cycle by creating a physically and emotionally safe and calming atmosphere for players by using language and player management techniques grounded in strength-based coaching,

Peace is a part of the foundation for every child’s ability to learn, grow, and thrive. In iACT’s Little Ripples early childhood program, the pillar, or principle, of “Peace” anchors the creation of nurturing spaces where young children can feel safe and cared for. Through consistent routines,

This summer, iACT’s AMPLIFi team participated in a week-long journalism training with Samira Moudjahid of Tchad24. They learned everything from story planning to basic editing of videos to security and safety around reporting in conflict conditions.

Did you know that there are over 200 refugees currently employed and earning salaries in iACT programs? Every day, we're inspired by their resiliency and creativity as they bring valuable programs to the people around them–meeting the immediate and long-term needs of the community.

We know it can be easy to skim past another "World _____ Day" post and not think anything of it. We hope for World Humanitarian Day, you'll take a moment with us to honor its significance, because it represents real people giving so much of themselves. Humanitarian workers serve because they choose

We are so excited to share our brand-new "Who We Are" video with you! At iACT, we've built something transformative: a community-led humanitarian response grounded in love. This video showcases not just the work we do, but how we do it: with radical hope and rooted in relationships.

International Youth Day recognizes that while youth around the world may have very different life experiences, they have similar aspirations. "Across countries and communities, young people seek dignity, opportunity, meaningful participation, decent work, quality education, and a sustainable

The Refugees United Soccer Academy (RUSA) is a powerful example of how iACT shifts power at the community level. Every RUSA coach is recruited from the refugee or host community, trained in sport for development, leadership, child protection, and social-emotional learning, and compensated for

"Thank you so much, let's help each other for the benefit of our children." –Khadija, mother of Nodal, nearly 5 years old, Eastern Chad, Alacha Khadija's story reminds us that one program, which brings hope (like Little Ripples), can send out a larger ripple of hope and inspire more acts of love.

Little Ripples (our play-based preschool program) is designed to be community-led, does not require expensive technology, and can be taught by teachers with little or no literacy or teaching experience. Through the Little Ripples training, teachers learn

Joxsan arrived at RUSA in Mexico with a great attitude and a strong desire to learn. He has always loved soccer and dreams of becoming a professional player one day, just like Lionel Messi. His mother has been an incredible source of support, always cheering him on from the sidelines and...

Alacha is one of the newly established refugee camps in eastern Chad set up to support more people fleeing violence in the country in response to the war in Sudan. In May 2026, the Sudanese refugee community in Alacha launched a co-created pilot program with iACT, in collaboration...

For this year's World Cup, the UNHCR assembled a symbolic team of players with backgrounds of displacement to bring a spotlight to the stories of refugees. Alphonso Davies, Captain of the Canadian team, as well as this symbolic team, shares, "We show what is possible when kids...

"Ever since I was little, I have dreamed of playing football, but I never had the opportunity to do so. Today, thanks to Bangui United Soccer Academy being present in our neighborhood, I finally see my dream becoming a reality. I would like to sincerely thank all of my coaches for their...

Do you host a podcast and find yourself talking about soccer these days? iACT would love to share how our community-led humanitarian approach (which includes soccer) is resourcing refugee communities to meet both immediate and long-term needs. David's story is just one of them. Ask us for more!

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When David first arrived at Refugees United Soccer Academy in Reynosa, Mexico, he was very shy. At first, he preferred to stay on the sidelines and observe. Little by little, David started stepping onto the field. At first, he played alone and rarely spoke to the other children. Over time, however,

When David first arrived at Refugees United Soccer Academy in Reynosa, Mexico, he was very shy. At first, he preferred to stay on the sidelines and observe. Little by little, David started stepping onto the field. At first, he played alone and rarely spoke to the other children. Over time, however,