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Empowering Ukrainian Youth: 19,000 Children Reached Through Sport, Culture, and Leadership
In 2024, Cross Cultures and the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) launched a new development initiative in Ukraine, financed by the New Democracy Fund (NDF). While humanitarian aid remains essential in the context of the war, this project contributed to the shift towards complementing relief with recovery, capacity building, and long-term resilience.
Open Fun Football Schools in Moldova 2025
Since 2006, OFFS has worked to promote peace, social inclusion, and community development across Moldova, including in Transnistria and Gagauzia. As we prepare for 2025,
Data Breakdown Ukraine 2024
Following our initial overview of Cross Cultures’ work in Ukraine, this analysis reveals how football activities create measurable change in conflict-affected communities. While our previous
Cross Cultures’ Impact in Ukraine 2024
In 2024, Cross Cultures continues to bring communities together across Ukraine through the power of Fun Football. While air raid sirens and damaged infrastructure present
Moldovan Child Protection Officials Learn from Danish-Swedish Cross-Sector Collaboration Model
In November 2024, Cross Cultures Project Association facilitated a study visit about cross-sector child protection approaches. The visit connected Moldovan officials with Danish and Swedish
Moldovan Delegation Seeks Inspiration from Swedish Municipality on Path to EU Integration
Building Bridges Across Borders A delegation from Moldova visited the Swedish municipality of Tomelilla to exchange perspectives on social services and community collaboration. This exchange
The story of Nicoleta and Georgeta Betco
At Cross Cultures, we believe in the transformative power of football to inspire and change lives. Through the Open Fun Football Schools (OFFS) project, supported
The Role of Parents’ Meetings in Open Fun Football Schools: Building Stronger Communities through Collaboration
At the heart of every successful youth program is the active involvement of parents and guardians. In the Child Protection and Youth Empowerment initiative, parents’
Celebrating International Day of the Girl in Moldova
On October 11th, the Moldovan Football Federation (FMF) celebrated the International Day of the Girl as part of Cross Cultures’ Open Fun Football Schools (OFFS)