The UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs, Felipe Paullier, visited the Amokachi Foundation today to advocate for the role of sports in peace-building and community development.
The visit highlighted the foundation’s success in using football to uplift vulnerable youthand address mental health challenges in the region.
Transforming Lives on the Pitch
Paullier praised the foundation’s grassroots impact, noting that sports serve as a critical tool for strengthening community resilience.
By engaging at-risk youth, the initiative provides a structured path toward positive social change and personal well-being.
“Sports bring communities together and drive development,” Paullier remarked. “Great to visit one of Daniel Amokachi’s Foundation projects, supporting youth and transforming communities. Thank you, Daniel, for being one of the champions of Football for the Goals—the UN initiative harnessing sport for community impact.”
A Global Goal for Peace
As a key partner in the UN’s Football for the Goals initiative, the Amokachi Foundation is now at the forefront of a global movement to link athletic excellence with humanitarian progress. The collaboration aims to leverage the influence of football icons to promote peace and stability across Nigeria and beyond.
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