Impact · Stories & Reports
Real Stories. Real Impact.
Behind every number is a person, a community and a story. Explore the real-world impact of NYSA's work across the world.
Featured Stories
Stories From the Ground
From high-performance camps in Europe to community projects across Africa and Asia, these stories show what happens when sport is used as a tool for development.
Global Leadership & Coach Education — Philippines
Since 2019, NYSA has empowered over 180 coaches across the Philippines, building libraries, pitches and clean water systems through the Play for Goals initiative.
AdBrand Cup — Nigeria
A free tournament for boys and girls from underserved communities, giving young players a stage to shine, dream bigger and be seen.
Partnering for Children in Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
In partnership with Onesimus Children's Development Association, NYSA supported coach education, staff development and football sessions with over 150 children in Addis Ababa.
High-Performance Camp — Latvia
A five-day high-performance football experience for players aged 13 to 15, blending technical, tactical, physical and mental development.
Voices of Impact
"NYSA Mentoring has had a huge impact on me… it's helped me understand who I am as a person."
— Young Person
"NYSA helped me understand myself and gave me tools to navigate my development."
— Young Person
"Football stakeholders in Davao lauded the effort of NYSA Sweden, describing it as groundbreaking and presenting new insights on coaching and youth development."
— Global Perspective
Research in Practice
Research in Practice
NYSA's impact is grounded in evidence. Our work combines real-world delivery with research tools like SenseMaker and frameworks such as Cynefin, ensuring our programmes are informed by the genuine experiences of the young people and communities we serve.
Centres of Excellence Impact
Centres of Excellence
As NYSA builds its global network of Centres of Excellence, each hub will deliver and measure impact locally — combining athlete services, education, social impact and research in ways that are both locally relevant and globally connected.
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Building Communities of Opportunity
Are you passionate about using sport to create real change? We are always looking to connect with like-minded athletes, partners, sponsors and communities.