Our Impact

STRONGER
PLAYERS.
BRIGHTER
COMMUNITIES.

At RAFA Academy, impact goes beyond the pitch. We use football as a tool to create opportunities, build character, and strengthen communities in Lomé, Togo.

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30+Players

11–16Years Old

2+Weekly Training Sessions

SupportingEducation

BuildingStronger Communities

Real Change

Lives Transformed
On and Off the Field.

Football creates a place to learn, belong and grow. At RAFA Academy, we help young people in Lomé and surrounding communities build toward a brighter future.

Through football, education, mentorship and community support, our work focuses on helping children build confidence, develop life skills, stay engaged in school and dream bigger for their future.

RAFA goalkeeper practising footwork through training hoops

Improved Skills

Players develop technical, tactical, physical and mental skills in a safe and structured environment.

Coach guiding a young RAFA player during training

Better Education

We encourage school attendance and support learning, discipline and academic aspirations.

Young player helping carry the team’s training equipment

Stronger Character

Football teaches discipline, teamwork, leadership and respect — values that last a lifetime.

Two RAFA goalkeepers walking together after practice

Stronger Communities

We create positive opportunities for children, families and communities through the power of football.

Two RAFA coaches watching training together
More Than a Game

A place to belong.
A chance to grow.

Every training session is an opportunity to practise teamwork, build confidence and learn the value of supporting one another.

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Opening Doors

More Opportunities.
Brighter Futures.

Access to football training, education and mentorship gives young people more ways to grow. Your support helps make these opportunities possible.

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Young RAFA player wearing the academy shirt

What opportunity can look like

  • Regular, structured football training
  • Encouragement to attend school and keep learning
  • A positive environment to build confidence
  • Mentorship and supportive role models
  • Teamwork and a sense of belonging
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