Charity No: 1187737
2018
Co-founders Chris and Ahmad meet by chance in Burj Barajneh refugee camp and quickly become friends. Their shared love of football and a passionate belief that all children should have access to education, regardless of nationality, status, geography or gender culminates in the creation of Future Academy. Adhoc football coaching is introduced for a small group of boys.
2019
Football sessions become a regular weekly feature, with more than 30 boys attending; English lessons follow in the car park next to the pitch. Football sessions are led by Coach Saleh (Ahmad’s childhood football coach) who has coaching badges from the Asian Football Federation.
2020
Future Academy is registered with the Charity Commission on 4 February.
Charity No. 1187737.
We hold our first football tournament - for children from 5 refugee camps in and around Beirut and open a proper school in Burj Barajneh camp.
Number of beneficiaries = 60
Charity No. 1187737.
We hold our first football tournament - for children from 5 refugee camps in and around Beirut and open a proper school in Burj Barajneh camp.
Number of beneficiaries = 60
2021
Library and After School Club created in our school in Burj Barajneh.
In order to increase female participation we establish a dedicated girls’ class.
We now provide students with up to 5 sessions a week.
Number of beneficiaries = 90
In order to increase female participation we establish a dedicated girls’ class.
We now provide students with up to 5 sessions a week.
Number of beneficiaries = 90
2022
Art & crafts sessions and an outreach programme are added to our provision.
Personalised outreach sessions support students who cannot attend classes due to work or family commitments.
Our football academy opens in Shatila Camp run by coach Mahmoud.
Number of beneficiaries = 120
Personalised outreach sessions support students who cannot attend classes due to work or family commitments.
Our football academy opens in Shatila Camp run by coach Mahmoud.
Number of beneficiaries = 120
2023
Gender parity is achieved in our school.
The new enrichment programme of extra-curricular activities provides children with a trip to the beach and exciting workshop options.
The new enrichment programme of extra-curricular activities provides children with a trip to the beach and exciting workshop options.
The annual football tournament is renamed ESR: Every Single Refugee, supported by England & Arsenal footballer Emile Smith Rowe, who provides football kit and boots.
Number of beneficiaries = 150
Number of beneficiaries = 150
2024
We now provide educational, sporting and leisure activities for more than 150 children, living in Burj Barajneh and Shatila camps.
Extra maths and English classes are introduced for motivated students hoping to access higher education.
Extra maths and English classes are introduced for motivated students hoping to access higher education.
Future Plans
To open a school in Shatila Camp.
