A Goal for Education

Inspired by the unifying power of soccer, the #UnGolPorLaEducación campaign brings people together to advocate for quality education on the margins.

A Goal for Education

Inspired by the unifying power of soccer, the #UnGolPorLaEducación campaign brings people together to advocate for quality education on the margins.
June 4, 2026•American Jesuits International

As the strategic partner of Fe y Alegría in the United States, American Jesuits International is proud to support the launch of #UnGolPorLaEducación (A Goal for Education), a global campaign that draws inspiration from the world’s most popular sport to champion one of the world’s most powerful forces for change: education.

Soccer has a unique ability to bring people together across borders, cultures, and generations. It reminds us that success is built through teamwork, shared commitment, and a belief that something greater is possible. Those same values are at the heart of Fe y Alegría’s educational mission. Every day, teachers, families, students, and communities work together to create opportunities for children and young people who deserve access to quality education and the chance to build a better future.

Whether you are supporting Argentina, getting on the field for Colombia, or showing your support for DR Congo, every goal is a point for education. Every contribution helps strengthen schools, empower students, and create opportunities that last far beyond the final whistle.

Because a goal is celebrated for a moment, but education can change a life. This is the game that really matters.

Fe y Alegría International is calling on all of us to score a goal for education.

There is one thing soccer does in every country:

IT BRINGS US TOGETHER.

It makes us believe.

It makes us feel like we’re playing for something bigger.

It reminds us that no one wins alone.

And that’s exactly what Fe y Alegría does.

Because education isn’t possible alone.

It grows out of a community.

With teachers, families, students.. Everyone who believes that a brighter future is possible.

Every student is an opportunity.

Every classroom is a team.

Every community that is committed to education is driving positive change.

Today, we are inspired by soccer to come together and get in the game that truly transforms lives:

EDUCATION.

Because a goal is celebrated for a moment, but education can change a life.

This is the game that really matters.

Put your faith in it.

Put your joy in it.

Because when education wins, we all win.

Score a goal for education.

Stories of Impact

Silvia – El Salvador

A single mother in rural El Salvador, Silvia is building a more stable future through the Cerro de Dios Cooperative, gaining income, confidence, and community support.

Roberto – Dominican Republic

Through Fe y Alegría República Dominicana’s Music for Social Change program, Roberto Capellán gained access to orchestral training and mentorship, transforming a hobby into a pathway toward opportunity and professional music study.

Bernarda – Paraguay

From empowered by Fe y Alegría to confront abuse to empowering women through education, Bernarda exemplifies the message of International Women's Day.

Fr. Danny – Cuba

Reflecting on the work of the Loyola Centers in Cuba, Fr. Danny explains how they “find a green branch in the desert and share it with others.”

Yomol A'tel - Chiapas, Mexico

Cristina – Mexico

Yomol A’tel – “Juntos trabajamos. Juntos caminamos. Juntos soñamos.” Together we work, together we walk and together we dream.

Suzanne – United States

“Sometimes when you see it in front of your own eyes, it takes on a different approach and you feel it in your heart." Witnessing the work of Fe y Alegría first hand had a real impact on Suzanne Krudys.

Fe y Alegría Argentina

Jorge – Argentina

From poetry to soccer, nothing is out of reach for Jorge. Inclusive education programs at Fe y Alegría are opening doors despite his visual impairment.

Fe y Alegría Venezuela

Mariela – Venezuela

Investing in new sewing machines gives students at the San Javier del Valle vocational school the “right tool for the job” and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience.

Centros Loyola - Cuba

Leocadia – Cuba

Through the SIEMBRA and COMPARTE agricultural network, the Loyola Centers in Cuba are giving small farmers like Leocadia new opportunities for economic stability.

Samantha
LJSS - Malawi

Samantha – Malawi

Counseling services at the Loyola Jesuit Secondary School in Malawi are giving students like Samantha a safe space to feel listened to and accompanied.

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