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Jenifer Reece is fundraising
Support Embrie's Soccer and Service Trip in Tanzania
Hi, I am Embrie and if you know me, you know that one of my favorite things is soccer. I am 15 years old and a sophomore at Gallatin High school. This summer I have the amazing opportunity to travel to Tanzania as a part of the Montana Tanzania Soccer Exchange Program and this is a fundraiser for that trip. I am incredibly excited about this opportunity because I know that it is going to be life-changing experience for me. I started playing soccer when I was four years old and haven't stopped since. I enjoy playing with my club team and my high school team at Gallatin High School. I have also had a great time playing with the Montana Olympic Development Program. I have been incredibly fortunate to have these opportunities to play soccer. I now have an even greater opportunity to combine my love for soccer with a service trip to Tanzania in the summer of 2025.

This July I will be traveling with high school students from all over Montana to Tanzania as a part of the Montana Tanzania Soccer Exchange. We will spend two weeks in Tanzania where I will be able to immerse myself in a foreign culture through soccer and service projects. Working together we will have the opportunity to improve and enhance the lives of children in Tanzania. Our trip is led by Montana Futbol Foundation and partners with New Vision in Tanzania.

Our work supports young people, like myself, from Montana working alongside young people from Tanzania to find innovative solutions to challenges within local Tanzanian communities. This project will serve as an opportunity to break barriers and bring young people together to navigate cultural differences and solve problems together. Furthermore, it will strengthen my character and foster leadership skills through rigorous service. Because of The Montana Tanzania Exchange, we will come back to Montana with learned strategies to impact our local communities, as future leaders in our global community.

New Vision serves over 200 students, aged 6-26, living in extreme poverty and at high risk for gang recruitment. The Montana volunteers will spend two weeks working with New Vision to:

Improve the soccer field for the school - with an emphasis on regenerative farming and an educational element;

Complete a regenerative farming project: closed loop nutrient cycling, water conservation management, chemical-free pest management, and an Agri-Business element

Provide clinics in coaching, refereeing, fitness, and sports medicine for the New Vision staff and players;

Host a women's Pamoja Classic tournament to advance women's football in Africa;

Conduct educational classes for players with a focus on collaborative problem solving, where our MT players will participate with New Vision players as peers. The subjects will be, but not limited to, language, engineering, life skills, and geography. The goal is to have “student directed” but “teacher guided” instruction led by MT project Leaders and New Vision Staff.

This is going to be a very new and big experience for me that I am sure will be a life experience I will never forget. Your donation is truly appreciated and will go directly to the cost of my travel and other equipment needed. If you have any questions, I would love to answer them for you. Thank you for your support - every little bit counts and is truly appreciated! I am really excited for this amazing opportunity! Thank you!

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Atticus pate-terry is fundraising
help Atticus do his part in the Montana Tanzania exchange
Hello, my name is Atticus and I am fundraising to go to Tanzania for the third time. This is an eye-opening experience, and this time around, I will get to play in a soccer tournament there.

On this trip, I will get to make and meet new friends as well as be a part of a community. We will play soccer, eat local dinners, and be able to interact with tons of people. I have been a soccer lover for years, and I will play my first season of high school soccer this year.

I can't wait to learn how to play in a different environment and improve. When I'm not playing soccer, I will be helping with a regenerative farming project and working with the local academy to help improve the area.

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Courtney Waliser is fundraising
Support Wren's Tanzanian Exchange Service Trip
Hi my name is Wren W and I am fundraising for the Montana Tanzanian Exchange Program through Montana Futbol Foundation, a nonprofit based in Bozeman MT. As a dedicated and passionate student with a deep interest in cross-cultural exchange and international relations, I am excited for the opportunity to attend this exchange. This opportunity is combining several of my favorite things; soccer, engineering, service learning and travel. I have been playing soccer since I was four years old. I have a strong academic background and a curiosity about global perspectives. I am hoping to earn and raise enough money to participate in this transformative experience. I am currently working for a local food truck, pet sitting and work at our local ski hill.

This is an international soccer and cultural exchange with local youth athletes immersing themselves in a foreign culture driven by service. By providing opportunities to work together, we will improve and enhance young lives.

This summer, led by the Montana Futbol Foundation, 24 high school soccer players, and professional coaches, trainers, teachers, a doctor, referee, and an engineer from Montana will volunteer at the New Vision School and Sports Club in Arusha, Tanzania.

Our work supports young people from Montana working alongside young people from Tanzania to find innovative solutions to challenges within local Tanzanian communities. This project will serve as an opportunity to break barriers and bring young people together to navigate cultural differences and solve problems together. Furthermore, it will strengthen character and foster leadership skills through rigorous service. Because of The Montana Tanzania Exchange, our youth will come back to Montana with learned strategies to impact our local communities, as future leaders in our global community.

New Vision serves over 200 students, aged 6-26, living in extreme poverty and at high risk for gang recruitment. The 45 Montana volunteers will spend two weeks working with New Vision to:

• Improve the soccer field for the school - with an emphasis on regenerative farming and an educational element;

• Complete a regenerative farming project: closed loop nutrient cycling, water conservation management, chemical-free pest management, and an Agri-Business element

• Provide clinics in coaching, refereeing, fitness, and sports medicine for the New Vision staff and players;

• Host a women's Pamoja Classic tournament to advance women's football in Africa;

• Conduct educational classes for players with a focus on collaborative problem solving, where our MT players will participate with New Vision players as peers. The subjects will be, but not limited to, language, engineering, life skills, and geography. The goal is to have “student directed” but “teacher guided” instruction led by MT project Leaders and New Vision Staff.

Your generosity will support our work and provide the supplies needed to execute the projects above. Your investment in young athletes will shape future leaders on and off the field!

I’m excited to represent the State of Montana in this cultural exchange. Any amount you donate is helpful, it may not seem like a lot but it will go a long way in Tanzania. Your donation is tax-deductible. I'm hoping to raise $5,000 and if I surpass this goal, the donations will continue to help fund other aspects of this program. Thank you for your consideration.

Total: $5,000
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Auna Litzen is fundraising
Support Auna Litzen with Montana Tanzania Exchange
Hi, I am Auna Litzen, a sophomore from Gallatin High School and I am super excited to be able to be a part of the small group of students going on the Montana Tanzania Exchange. This is a once in a lifetime experience that will impact the rest of my life. I have always had a passion for helping people and I love traveling, seeing new places, and meeting new people. Soccer is also a huge part of my life. I play both high school soccer and club soccer as a goalkeeper. Through soccer I have met lifelong friends, had unforgettable experiences, and learned to work hard for what I want, whether it be a spot on a team or to simply make a save in a game. Being a goalkeeper requires strong leadership and a passion for the game. This exchange is a great opportunity for me to use and grow these skills on a international level. Through this trip to Tanzania I would love to form new relationships, see new cultures and parts of the world, and help to improve the lives of people in Tanzania.

In the summer of 2024 I was fortunate to go on a trip to Costa Rica with my high school team. It truly was life changing, altering my appreciation for the life I live, but one part had a massive impact on me. As a team we visited a small underprivileged school and ran a small soccer clinic. From the instant we walked in the doors I knew this was a long awaited day for these kids. There were many classrooms full of kids peeking out the doors and waving at us; I clearly remember all of the smiles from those kids. Many didn't speak much English which made communication with them hard, but I will never forget the laughter in that room of kids. Some of the other girls and I speak a decent amount of Spanish, but not enough to carry on a full conversation with the kids that didn't know that we couldn't understand them. It warmed my heart seeing how the kids were all so happy and as we were leaving, they swarmed us giving everyone hugs. It was neat to see how much of an impact we had on them but the greatest impact was definitely on us. I am hoping that on our trip to Tanzania we will be able to make these same types of memories and have the same impact.

Montana Tanzania Exchange Chapter 3: “Planting Roots” is an international soccer and cultural exchange with local youth athletes immersing themselves in a foreign culture driven by service. By providing opportunities to work together, we will improve and enhance young lives.

This summer, led by the Montana Futbol Foundation, 24 high school soccer players, and professional coaches, trainers, teachers, a doctor, referee, and an engineer from Montana will volunteer at the New Vision School and Sports Club in Arusha, Tanzania.

Our work supports young people from Montana working alongside young people from Tanzania to find innovative solutions to challenges within local Tanzanian communities. This project will serve as an opportunity to break barriers and bring young people together to navigate cultural differences and solve problems together. Furthermore, it will strengthen character and foster leadership skills through rigorous service. Because of The Montana Tanzania Exchange, our youth will come back to Montana with learned strategies to impact our local communities, as future leaders in our global community.

New Vision serves over 200 students, aged 6-26, living in extreme poverty and at high risk for gang recruitment. The 45 Montana volunteers will spend two weeks working with New Vision to:

~Improve the soccer field for the school - with an emphasis on regenerative farming and an educational element

~Complete a regenerative farming project: closed loop nutrient cycling, water conservation management, chemical-free pest management, and an Agri-Business element

~Provide clinics in coaching, refereeing, fitness, and sports medicine for the New Vision staff and players

~Host a women's Pamoja Classic tournament to advance women's football in Africa

~Conduct educational classes for players with a focus on collaborative problem solving, where our MT players will participate with New Vision players as peers. The subjects will be, but not limited to, language, engineering, life skills, and geography. The goal is to have “student directed” but “teacher guided” instruction led by MT project Leaders and New Vision Staff.

I am so excited to represent not only the United States, but also Montana in this exchange. Any amount of donation will be very appreciated and go straight towards travel costs and other equipment needed. Your donation towards me and the program will not go unnoticed and I am so grateful for anything you are able to give. The donation is also tax deductible as it goes directly to the non-profit. Thank you for your consideration.

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Brett Thackeray is fundraising
Support Maya Thackeray's Tanzanian Cultural Exchange Journey
Hello, my name is Maya Thackeray, and I am currently raising funds to attend the Montana Tanzania Exchange trip in the summer of 2025 which is run by the non-profit: Montana Futbol Foundation (formerly the Gallatin Performance Academy Inc) . I am incredibly excited for this opportunity as I believe it will be a life-changing experience. I have been playing soccer for 8 years and it is a sport that I am truly passionate about. Collaborating with Tanzanians, fellow players from Montana, and coaches to improve the New Vision School and Sports Club soccer field will be a truly impactful experience. I am especially interested in learning more about Tanzanian culture and their way of life. My goal for this fundraising effort is to raise $5000.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8cTz_cA9sE&t=15s

The Montana Tanzania Exchange Chapter 3: “Planting Roots”, is an international soccer and cultural exchange with local youth athletes immersing themselves in a foreign culture driven by service. By providing opportunities to work together, we will improve and enhance young lives.

This summer, led by the Montana Futbol Foundation, 24 high school soccer players, and professional coaches, trainers, teachers, a doctor, referee, and an engineer from Montana will volunteer at the New Vision School and Sports Club in Arusha, Tanzania.

Our work supports young people from Montana working alongside young people from Tanzania to find innovative solutions to challenges within local Tanzanian communities. This project will serve as an opportunity to break barriers and bring young people together to navigate cultural differences and solve problems together. Furthermore, it will strengthen character and foster leadership skills through rigorous service. Because of the Montana Tanzania Exchange, our youth will come back to Montana with learned strategies to impact our local communities, as future leaders in our global community.

New Vision serves over 200 students, aged 6-26, living in extreme poverty and at high risk for gang recruitment. The 45 Montana volunteers will spend two weeks working with New Vision to:

Improve the soccer field for the school - with an emphasis on regenerative farming and an educational element;

Complete a regenerative farming project: closed loop nutrient cycling, water conservation management, chemical-free pest management, and an Agri-Business element;

Provide clinics in coaching, refereeing, fitness, and sports medicine for the New Vision staff and players;

Host a women's Pamoja Classic tournament to advance women's football in Africa;

Conduct educational classes for players with a focus on collaborative problem solving, where our MT players will participate with New Vision players as peers. The subjects will be, but not limited to, language, engineering, life skills, and geography. The goal is to have “student directed” but “teacher guided” instruction led by MT project Leaders and New Vision Staff.

Your generosity will support our work and provide the supplies needed to execute the projects above. Your investment in young athletes will shape future leaders on and off the field!

I’m excited to represent the State of Montana, and the city of Lewistown, in this cultural exchange by volunteering to gain life skills on and off the field. Any amount you donate is helpful, $100 may not seem like a lot, but it will go a long way in Tanzania. Your donation is tax-deductible. I'm hoping to raise $5,000 and if I surpass this goal, the donations will continue to help fund other aspects of this program. Thank you for your consideration.
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Nick Gawarkiewicz is fundraising
Help Nick G with Montana Tanzania Soccer Exchange
Hi, my name is Nick Gawarkiewicz, and I am fundraising for the Montana Tanzania soccer exchange program. I’m stoked for this opportunity because I think it’s going to be a life-changing experience. I have played soccer since not long after I could walk and continued to play competitively through the spring of my sophomore year. Although I stopped playing high school ball to play football, I still have a strong passion for the game. Working with Tanzanians, my fellow teammates and coaches to improve the school and pitch is as exciting for me as learning about the culture and building relationships with Tanzanian players, who will hopefully visit Montana in the coming years.

The Montana Tanzania Exchange Chapter 2 “Keeping Promises” is an international soccer, civil service, cultural and educational exchange, designed to expand world views of local, youth athletes through immersion in the Tanzanian culture. By providing opportunities to work together, we will improve and enhance young lives.

This summer, high school soccer players, professional coaches, and trainers from Montana will volunteer in a 2-week program at the New Vision School and Sports Club in Arusha, Tanzania. This is the second year of the program.

New Vision serves over 200 students aged 6-26, living in extreme poverty and at high risk for gang recruitment. The Montana volunteers will work with New Vision to:

• Improve the pitch (soccer field) for the school - with an emphasis on sustainability and an educational element

• Provide clinics in coaching, refereeing, fitness, and sports medicine

• We’ll conduct educational classes with a focus on collaborative problem-solving. Our MT players will participate with New Vision players as peers. Some of the subjects will be language, engineering, life skills, and geography. The goal is to have “student-directed” but “teacher-guided” instruction.

I’m excited to represent the State of Montana in this cultural exchange by volunteering to gain life skills on and off the field. Any amount you donate is helpful, $100 may not seem like a lot but it will go a long way in Tanzania. Your donation is tax-deductible. I'm hoping to raise $5,000 and if I surpass this goal, the donations will continue to help fund other aspects of this program. Thank you for your consideration.

Total: $5,000
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Lucy Al-Chokhachy is fundraising
Coming Together Through Soccer
Hello! My name is Lucy Al-Chokhachy, I am 16 years old and am fundraising to go to Tanzania for a community service, cultural and soccer exchange. I have always wanted to do a community service trip and I love to play soccer so much. I am so grateful for this opportunity where both of these things I care about come together. A group of us, 18 student-athletes from Montana, will travel to Tanzania this summer and play, teach, and learn with Tanzanian children. We are from completely different backgrounds and cultures from different sides of the world and will be coming together in unity to play futbol. We will be running a soccer camp there as well as a tournament, visiting children's homes, working to improve local fields, and helping provide educational classes. I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me fundraise for this experience! I will send pictures and updates to show the impact you have helped make, and you will be part of the team! Thank you!

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Phoebe Alverson is fundraising
Montana Tanzania Soccer Exchange
Hello there! My name is Phoebe and I along with 15 other soccer players get the amazing opportunity to travel to Tanzania for a Cultural Exchange.

During the two weeks in Tanzania, we will be doing volunteer work like building chicken coops, helping to improve the local player's soccer pitches, and coaching kids' teams all while having a unique cultural exchange. I am hoping to raise at least $5,000 for my travel fees along with new coaching supplies for the Tanzanian coaches, and new soccer equipment for the kids in Tanzania.
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Evva Hamilton is fundraising
Tanzania Soccer Exchange, Keeping Promises
I am excited to participate in the Montana Tanzania Exchange “Keeping Promises”. This is an international soccer, civil service, cultural and educational exchange, designed to expand world views of local youth athletes by immersing ourselves in their culture. By providing opportunities to work together, we will improve and enhance young lives.

A LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITY. This summer, I will travel with other high school soccer players, professional coaches, and trainers from Montana (and NC) and will volunteer in a 2-week program at the New Vision School and Sports Club in Arusha, Tanzania. This is the second year of the program.

New Vision serves over 200 students aged 6-26, living in extreme poverty and at high risk for gang recruitment. Our group of volunteers will work with New Vision to:

-Improve the pitch (soccer field) for the school - with an emphasis on sustainability and an educational element

-Provide clinics in coaching, refereeing, fitness, and sports medicine

-Conduct educational classes with a focus on collaborative problem-solving, where our players will participate with New Vision players as peers. The subjects will be, but not be limited, to language, engineering, life skills, and geography. The goal is to have “student-directed” but “teacher-guided” instruction.

Your donation will help raise funds for materials and supplies needed to execute the projects above and your investment in young athletes will shape future leaders! I am excited to have this opportunity to volunteer and gain life skills that will help me on and off the soccer pitch.
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Cameron Pecunies is fundraising
Montana Tanzania Exchange by Cameron Pecunies
Hello, my name is Cameron Pecunies and this upcoming summer, I have an opportunity to travel to Africa to help build a soccer pitch for New Vision School and Sports Academy, a school founded by a former Bozeman soccer coach, in an underserved community in Arusha, Tanzania. We are fundraising to cover the cost of the materials and supplies for the soccer pitch we will be constructing, referee and injury prevention training, and other supplies for the school and building improvements. We will be there for 17 days in July and will spend our days working on the field, providing relevant training and generally trying to improve their programs. The work is going to be strenuous but rewarding, and I will be there with my coaches and peers, and with engineering students from the Colorado School of Mines. When we are not working on the field or other related projects, we will be running a soccer camp for the younger children in the community.

The Montana Tanzania Exchange is international soccer and civil service exchange and an opportunity for all of us to experience and share in one another's cultures. If you are interested in learning more, please message me and I will send you more information.

I would appreciate your support in helping me raise the funds to cover my contribution to this volunteer program. If you wish to donate, all donations are tax-deductible through the 501c3 organization, Gallatin Performance Academy dba the Gallatin Futbol Foundation (tax ID 83-3611480), that is managing this project. Our overall goal is $130,000 which will help ensure that the facilities and programs we are building can be sustained. All money donated will be put to use building a soccer pitch in Tanzania and sponsoring the participants.

Please check out this video to learn more about the project: Montana Tanzania Exchange
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Hunter Terry is fundraising
The Montana Tanzania Exchange

The Gallatin Futbol Foundation www.gallatinfutbol.org and New Vision Sports Club www.newvisionsportsclub.com are organizing The Montana Tanzania Exchange. This is an international soccer and civil service exchange in Arusha, Tanzania. This initiative is designed as an opportunity for Gallatin Valley youth to exchange culture, ideas, share stories and collaborate together to enhance community, both abroad and back home. We aim to bring together our youth players, coaches, trainers, and engineers to work with and improve the New Vision Sports programs and facilities by immersing and engaging with the local soccer community.

New Visions is part of Youth with a Mission Sports Ministry, which seeks to use sports and mentorship to help children reach their full potential. New Vision focuses on the development of every player in three areas: physical, mental, and—most importantly—the heart. Our project will impact the lives of hundreds of vulnerable youth in Tanzania, but may be even more transformative for the Bozeman players, whose character will be enriched through service and cultural exchange.

Onsite initiatives will include:

Designing and operating a soccer camp for local at-risk kids;

Providing training for refereeing, sports injury prevention, and exercise science (in partnership with New Vision Sports Club)

Improving onsite facilities and providing training on sustainability and safety in partnership with the Senior Design Engineering Program at Colorado School of Mines by developing plans for:

A mechanical device that serves as a mower, aerator, and painter, all built from bicycle parts

Locker rooms and classrooms

Host a Cow Tournament where our MT players will consolidate with the New Vision players to competitive teams and compete against local clubs. Winning teams take the cow back to their community.

Our goal is to raise $30,000 . These are three areas where we need help funding

Service projects

Locker rooms, classrooms, and soccer field device

Uniforms, cleats, balls, coaching and referee equipment, agility ladders, and much more.

Covering cost for the Project Leaders

Helping any Montana players that might need help covering costs

Thank you for considering a donation, every dollar counts.
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About Gallatin Performance Academy Inc.

The Gallatin Futbol Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a focus on constructing better people, culture and education through soccer. Current goals include 1) helping local soccer players experience personal growth while playing soccer and providing community services locally and abroad, 2) supporting the growth and development of referees in the state of Montana and 3) helping finance local youth players that would other wise drop out of soccer due to monetary restraints.

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