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Common Goal
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenNGOSocial ImpactSports
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees51 - 100
Founded2017
LocationBerlin
About Common Goal
Common Goal is an organization that has pioneered the development of 'football for good' since 2002. It leverages the power of football to drive positive social change, creating opportunities for young people worldwide to play, learn, and thrive. Identifying as "The Biggest Impact Collective in Football," Common Goal unites over 200 professional athletes, 201 community organizations, and a global workforce of over 12,000. Annually, its programs engage 3.6 million young people across 117 countries. The organization primarily focuses on Gender Equality (SDG 5) and is headquartered in Berlin.
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Sustainability Goals
Gender Equality
Empowering Women and Girls Through Football
Common Goal champions gender equality in football through initiatives like the "Equal Play Effect," empowering girls and young women globally to participate and thrive.
Good Health & Well-Being
Football for Youth Well-being
The organization uses football to provide young people in 117 countries with opportunities to play, learn, and thrive, thereby promoting their physical and mental health.
Reduced Inequalities
Equal Opportunities Through Global Youth Programs
Common Goal engages 3.6 million young people annually and builds a global network to reduce social inequalities and foster advancement within disadvantaged communities.
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Q1What is Common Goal's mission?
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Common Goal leverages the power of football to drive positive social change, aiming to expand opportunities for young people to play, learn, and thrive. The organization strengthens football's potential as an invaluable tool for youth development and community advancement.
Q2What is Common Goal's network size and global reach?
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Common Goal identifies as "The Biggest Impact Collective in Football," uniting a global community. Its network includes 201 community organizations and a global workforce of over 12,000. Annually, its programs engage 3.6 million young people and reach 9 million people across 117 countries.
Q3What are Common Goal's key initiatives?
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Key initiatives include the 'Equal Play Effect' and 'Pledge 1%,' which encourage individuals and entities within football to commit a portion of their earnings to social good. The organization also organizes the 'World Football Giving Day,' an annual global event on May 26.
Q4Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Common Goal support?
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Common Goal primarily focuses on UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality). Additionally, it supports Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
Q5Where is Common Goal headquartered and when was it founded?
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Common Goal was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Q6With which partners and personalities does Common Goal collaborate?
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Common Goal collaborates with global brands such as adidas and the USWNT. The organization also partners with artists like Deftones and figures like Juan Mata and Rio Ferdinand to activate football's cultural power.
