Off The Streets And On The Field.

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Our Achievements

Since its creation, the Ali Gerba Foundation has had a significant impact:

– 8,000 young participants have benefited from our programs
– $37,000 in sports equipment distributed (shoes, jerseys)
– $80,000 has been distributed in scholarships
– $500,000 was invested in sports infrastructure
– We achieved local and provincial influence, particularly within black communities.

These figures demonstrate our continued commitment to our mission and the positive impact we have on the lives of young people and on our communities.

About The Foundation

The mission of the Ali Gerba Foundation is to fill a gap in existing training programs, enabling local players to aspire to a future international career.

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Our Mission

The mission of the Ali Gerba Foundation is to provide a safe and inspiring space to catalyze change among young people. We strive to be an agent of significant change, using the Mobile Ball as a tool to attract young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into a specialist and enriching training environment.

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Our Vision

Our vision is summarized as follows: "Alone we go fast, together we go further. " We aspire to create real and lasting change in the lives of young people. By offering them the opportunity to rub shoulders with high-level athletes who have succeeded in the sporting world, we aim to inspire these young people and educate them to make better life choices.

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Our Values

The culture of our foundation is deeply rooted in the spirit of sport. Our core values ​​include:

– Humanity
– Mutual aid
– Honesty
– Franchise
– Community spirit
– Sportsmanship
– Volunteering
– Inclusion

We cultivate an environment where everyone looks out for others, with the common goal of progressing and succeeding together. Our motto is: “We’re tight knit. ".

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Our Challenges and Our Success

One of our main challenges, which is also our greatest opportunity, is to create bridges between black communities and the greater metropolitan region. By encouraging young people to come to the Laurentides region, we aim to promote inclusion and integration by also involving local players.

Our greatest success lies in creating a harmonious mix between communities, serving the physical and mental well-being of all participants.

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Our Story

The Ali Gerba Foundation was born from the deep conviction that sport, particularly soccer, can be a powerful vector of social change. Our flagship project, the Mobile Ball, was designed with the specific aim of offering young people a positive alternative to street life. We firmly believe that by providing comprehensive support within a high-performance sports complex, we can help these young people gain self-confidence and develop a sense of belonging to a positive community.

Our Goals

Services

Support the Ali Gerba Foundation's annual fundraising campaign, aiming to raise $250,000. Your contribution will help us continue and expand our enriching programs for young people, using sport as a vehicle for development and social integration. Click below to find out more and make your contribution. Together, let's shape a better future for our youth!

Services

Find out more about our project to renovate and expand the Complete Striker sports complex, the main venue for the Ali Gerba Foundation's summer camps and Mobile Ball. Help turn this vision into reality by clicking below for more information and to support our cause.

About The Founder

Ali Gerba, a former Canadian professional soccer player, founded the Ali Gerba Foundation with a clear vision: to use the power of sport to transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. With his experience in the world of professional soccer, Ali Gerba decided to put his knowledge and passion at the service of the community.

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6000 participants

To date, we have welcomed 6,000 participants.

$10,000 scholarship

$10,000 scholarship available for deserving candidates.

$250,000 infrastructure

An investment of $250,000 has been earmarked for infrastructure improvements.

Local and provincial outreach among black communities

We strengthen ties between black communities at local and provincial levels.

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“I believe that we are a product of our environment and that by sharing our knowledge, we will activate powerful levers of transformation in young people.”

Ali Gerba

Founder, Ali Gerba Foundation

Discover The Faces of The Foundation

The Ali Gerba Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, which defines the organization's policies and ensures its good governance. The Board is made up of three members: Ali Gerba, Aïchatou Gerba and Yves Séguin.
Ali Gerba

Fondateur

Aïchatou Gerba

Board Member

Yves Séguin

Board Member

It's The Journey That's Important, Not The Finish Line.

Enjoy every step of the way, because that's where the real value lies.

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