Weekly training
Real sessions with local coaches — every week, rain or shine, in your neighborhood.
400+
kids on the pitch
Born in Argentina!
Goooal!
FootballforChange
a universal languageFootball speaks every language. At MATE Foundation, the game opens doors, builds confidence, and creates opportunities for kids — way past the final whistle.
Football for change, Goooal!, a universal language, 400+ kids on the pitch
What we do
We build football programs for kids Beyond the pitch.
Weekly training, real mentorship, and community on every pitch. Kids build skill, discipline, teamwork, and leadership — football becomes a tool for personal and social growth.
Real mentorship
Coaches and educators stick with every kid — on the pitch and off it.
Discipline & teamwork
The game teaches what no classroom can. Show up. Pass the ball. Lift your team.
Lasting leadership
Confidence on the pitch turns into courage for life. Captain bands included.
400+Kids on the pitch every week
55%Girls in the program
2×Sessions a week, all year
8–14Age range, boys & girls
Schools & Communities
On the ground
Our programs work hand in hand with schools and local communities. With local coaches and educators, we open safe spaces where kids can play, learn, and grow. The goal is simple: build initiatives that last and create real impact.
FCS · Mumbai 2025
training sessions
getinvolved
Creating impact takes a team. Companies, organizations, and people like you can join in — as partners, donors, mentors, or coaches. Together, we help the next generation reach their potential.
Partner with us
Companies and organizations team up with MATE to reach more kids, fund more pitches, and grow the program where it's needed most.
Become a partner
Support the program
Your donation puts boots on feet, balls in play, and coaches on the pitch. Every contribution moves a kid closer to the game.
Donate
Volunteer
Step on the pitch as a mentor or coach. Volunteers are the heart of the program — your time changes a kid's week.
Volunteer with us