ACSA international nonprofit organization

How are We?

ACSA Cultural and Sports Association (ACSA) is where the transformative forces of arts, sports and entrepreneurship converge to promote and support refugees and women. In a world where obstacles often stand in the way of realizing human potential, ACSA stands as a beacon of hope and progress, committed to fostering holistic growth and self-empowerment. With a passionate commitment to nurturing talent, ACSA creates a vibrant and inclusive platform that not only transcends boundaries, but redefines them.

Through the seamless integration of culture, physical activity and entrepreneurial spirit, ACSA is paving a remarkable path for refugees and women, leading them to a future of boundless opportunity and unwavering resilience. Join us on a journey of empowerment as ACSA continues to shape a world where the integration of art, sport and entrepreneurship lights the way forward for those who seek to thrive against all odds.

Our Mission

(ACSA) is dedicated to empowering refugees and women through the transformative power of art, sports and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive community that fosters personal growth, resilience and confidence, enabling people to overcome challenges, embrace their potential and thrive in their adopted homeland

Our Vision

ACSA envisions a world where refugees and women are empowered to break down barriers, embrace their strengths and actively contribute to society. We aspire to be a catalyst for positive change and create a harmonious and diverse environment where art, sport and entrepreneurship act as bridges of communication, understanding and inspiration.

Our Vision

ACSA envisions a world where refugees and women are empowered to break down barriers, embrace their strengths and actively contribute to society. We aspire to be a catalyst for positive change and create a harmonious and diverse environment where art, sport and entrepreneurship act as bridges of communication, understanding and inspiration.

Our Value

Collaboration

We foster a culture of collaboration, and understand that collective efforts have greater impact. We work with refugees, women, volunteers, partners and stakeholders to achieve our mission and create

positive change.

Resilience

We encourage resilience in the face of adversity. We equip our stakeholders with the tools and mindset needed to overcome challenges, learn from failures, and emerge stronger and more resilient.

Creativity

We celebrate creativity as a catalyst for personal expression and innovation. Through art, sport and entrepreneurship, we inspire people to explore new opportunities and envision a brighter future.

OUR STORY

Our story

• Sports and anti-narcotics project in cooperation with the Ministry of Anti-Narcotics, Kabul, Afghanistan in 2010
• – Encourage young people and adults to exercise and do physical activities and keep them away from drugs
• – Increasing the knowledge and awareness of 30 teachers from 15 schools (districts 3, 6 and 13 of Kabul) about the benefits of sports and the harms of drugs.
•  ACSA Cup in cooperation with USAID and AWEC organizations in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2015-2011
• – Strengthening sports skills and increasing self-confidence in women and teenagers through sports competitions
• – Motivating women and children for sports and healthy activities
• – Organizing taekwondo, football and volleyball competitions for women and teenagers
•  Empowerment of widows by GIZ organization in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2014-2015 – Support and economic empowerment of widows through entrepreneurship
• – Providing facilities for a group of widows (100) to make balls for themselves and make a living
•  Establishing a well-equipped sports club for wealthy women in cooperation with (USAID) and Abadi in 2014-2015 and opening the fourth ACSA branch in Pol Sorkh (District 3 of Kabul) To expand sports services to that part of the city, Encouraging women to exercise and be healthy, Strengthen sports skills
•  Sports for Health project through ASGP in cooperation with USAID in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2011-2012
•  – Increasing self-confidence and empowerment of 40 female athletes and their families – Holding training sessions for 40 female athletes and their families.
•  The first women’s sports fashion show in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2014
• – Hosting the first women’s sports fashion show in Afghanistan, Encouraging women to exercise and be healthy
•  Celebration of International Women’s Day in collaboration with USAID and AWEC in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2014
• – Host of International Women’s Day with the presence of active women; athlete; Artist and entrepreneur
•  Training of sports coaches in collaboration with NOC & SSF organization in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2011
• – Holding a special training workshop for 100 female coaches to improve sports and leadership skills
•  Coaching course training with coaches from America in Kabul, Afghanistan, 2015
• – Hosting professional training for female athletes and coaches by four people American export coaches
• – Creating employment through sports and encouraging women to coach in sports
•  Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Burnaby Community Center in Burnaby, Canada, 2017 Hosting International Women’s Day with the presence of Farsi-speaking communities in Vancouver, Canada, Social integration of Farsi-speaking immigrants and refugees of BC province in Canada
•  Holding the Kabul-Tehran-Vancouver exhibition in collaboration with KIWASSA in Vancouver, Canada 2018.
• -Hosting the first arts and crafts fair featuring newcomers, immigrants and women in Vancouver, Canada
•  Teaching sports courses (Taekwondo, fitness) at the KIWASSA center for Persian-speaking refugees and immigrants in Vancouver, Canada 2018-2019
•  Empowering immigrant women in business in BC Canada in collaboration with KIWASSA and WEC in 2019
• -Holding a training course for immigrant women and new arrivals to help open businesses in Vancouver, Canada
•  Sports project to eliminate violence against women in cooperation with UNWOMEN in 2020
• -Reducing violence against women through sports
• – Creating unity and solidarity of women through sports activities (in the provinces of Kabul, Herat, Farah, Badghis, Takhar, Balkh) in the fields of taekwondo, volleyball, art, badminton.
•  Sports championships until International Women’s Day in cooperation with UNWOMEN in 2021
• – Celebrating International Women’s Day, Encourage women to exercise,
• Creating unity and solidarity of women through sports activities (in Kabul, Uruzgan, Farah provinces)
•  Social integration of refugee women through sports in collaboration with CPRA [Canadian Parks and Recreation Association] in Vancouver, Canada in 2021
• -Yoga, fitness and group games for refugee women in Canada, Reducing stress and creating a happy mood for refugee women
•  Creating an online store under the name of Pomegranate in cooperation with New West City in 2021-2022
• – Creating an online store for refugee women – Helping refugee women to introduce their arts and crafts. Creation of arts and crafts exhibition to introduce women
• 18. Program of social integration of refugee women through art and culture in collaboration with VANCITY In 2021-2020
• – Creating an online platform to help refugee women to introduce their products and handicrafts and arts
• – Helping refugee women to achieve economic independence and start a small business
•  Football and taekwondo training in BC for young newcomers in 2021-2022
•  – Soccer and Taekwondo training for refugees and newcomers in Burnaby, Surrey, New Westminster
•  Yoga and fitness training for Afghan newcomers in BC province in collaboration with Canadian Women and Sport in 2022
• – Sports training for Afghan newcomers in BC, Canada to reduce stress and happiness and to boost their positive spirits. Helping Afghan newcomers to familiarize themselves with the new environment and strengthen self-confidence
•  Sports training for Afghan newcomers in collaboration with VIA Sports in BC, Canada in 2022
• – Sports training for Afghan newcomers in Vancouver, Burnaby, Canada reduces stress and happiness
•  Empowering the newly arrived youth of Afghanistan through sports in cooperation with the CPRA organization in 2023
• – Sports training for Afghan newcomers. Integration of Afghan newcomers through sports. Development of sports skills of Afghan newcomers. Holding competitions for young Afghan newcomers
•  Receiving the mother game project in collaboration with SIRC in Coquitlam, Canada, 2022
• – Sports training for refugee and immigrant mothers. Creating sports habits for mothers. Encouraging mothers to exercise and be healthy
•  Integration of Afghan refugees through sports (IARS) in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross in 2023-2024
• – Counseling program for Afghan newcomers in BC province. Teaching sports and local games to reduce stress. Social integration of Afghan newcomers in Hadid culture and society.

Encouraging exercise as a daily habit for Afghan newcomers

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• Distribution of food aid to needy families in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2021
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• Helping needy families through food distribution in Mazar city in 2021
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• Helping needy families and distributing food in Kabul, Afghanistan 2021
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• Food and charity aid to Afghan and Syrian refugees in Turkey in 2022
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• Aid to needy families, food aid to Afghan working children in Iran in 2021
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• Distribution of food aid to the needy in India in 2022
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• Helping needy families and holding a celebration for autistic children in Iran in 2021
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• Creating a happiness and self-confidence program for children with autism in Tehran in 2021
• Creating happiness and self-confidence in working and street children; Birthday party and entertainment programs for working children in Tehran in 2022
• Collecting financial aid for the needy and distributing food in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2022
• Distribution of gifts and cash aid to orphans in Halima orphanage in Qazvin province in 2023
• Holding a teacher's day celebration for teachers and students and distributing awards at school in Tehran in 2022
• Creating a happiness and self-confidence program for kindergarten children on the occasion of Teacher's Day in Tehran in 202