We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership for their generous support and funding.

Your funding has enabled us to hold a football and other outdoor games session, and this time, our young people chose a mixed football match – boys and girls playing side by side.

We saw teamwork on the pitch, but also real moments of connection, inclusion, and shared joy that brought together local Torry youths and minority ethnic young Scots unfolding.

Football, beyond its physical benefits like improved cardiovascular fitness and coordination, 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. ✅

Keeping young minds engaged in positive activities like football offers a 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬, reducing the likelihood of involvement in negative activities. ✨

These sessions provide a safe and inclusive environment where participants can connect, share experiences, and build lasting friendships. ❤️

Reflecting on the day’s impact, Augustina Ezea, one of the volunteers in Aberdeen said “Being part of this initiative has been incredibly rewarding. What stood out to me wasn’t just the football - it was the laughter, the high-fives, the encouragement between players who had never met before. Watching girls and boys, from different backgrounds, playing side by side with confidence and joy reminded me why this work matters. As a volunteer, I saw how much young people just want to be seen, heard, and included. This session gave them that space. It was more than a game; it was a step toward real friendship, trust, and community.”

Thank you, Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership, for making this possible. Your support has had a profound impact on our community, promoting inclusivity, health, and connection among our young people.