On January 1, 2026, Israel published an order to demolish the Aida Refugee Camp’s football pitch. Aida was established in 1950 and is only 0.071 square kilometres. “It is partially surrounded by the West Bank Barrier and is near to Har Homa and Gilo, two large Israeli settlements that are illegal under international law. The camp’s proximity to the main checkpoint between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, coupled with constant military presence, further exacerbates the camp’s vulnerability…” Since the new year, the Israeli military has already raided Aida camp, detaining more than 25 Palestinians. This is everyday life in Aida.
Despite repeated calls for action, Canada Soccer remains silent and complicit. Canada Soccer can take decisive action — we witnessed it in response to Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine. Yet, when Israel is the perpetrator, Canada Soccer does nothing.
In alignment with the calls from Aida, we demand that Canada Soccer call on FIFA and the UEFA to “urgently intervene to stop the demolition of Aida refugee camp’s football pitch and protect Palestinian children’s right to play.”
We are pleased to share our 2025 Annual Report. We are grateful to have collaborated with and worked alongside so many incredible groups, organizations, and individuals this year.
Thank you for all the support. We will continue this work in 2026 and beyond. We are committed to this work rooted in anti-imperialism, decolonization, and the struggles of peoples oppressed by colonial systems globally, with a focus on the people of Kashmir and Palestine.
As a grassroots organization, we rely on incredible volunteers and community support to do this work.
We are fortunate to collaborate with a ton of amazing people, but at the core we’re a two person team. Your financial support will allow us to continue this work in 2026.
We have intentionally chosen not to register as a charitable organization. This means we do not provide tax receipts. There are many reasons for this decision, including a refusal to participate in the charitable industrial complex. But, the reality remains that do to the work, our small team needs support.
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