​Host a Watch Party. Support Refugee Families. Build Community.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Houston, bringing the world’s biggest sporting event to our city. For Amaanah Refugee Services and the Amaanah Lions, football has always been about more than the game. It creates friendships, confidence, belonging, and opportunity for refugee and immigrant youth across Houston.

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Hosting a World Cup watch party is a simple way to bring people together around a global moment while supporting meaningful local work. Whether it’s a small gathering at home, a community event, or a larger hosted experience, your event can help raise awareness and generate support for refugee families in Houston.

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Why Take Part?

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A watch party is an easy, social way to:

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• Bring friends, family, and colleagues together

• Celebrate the excitement of the World Cup

• Introduce people to Amaanah’s work

• Support refugee youth and families in Houston

• Turn a global event into lasting local impact

 

Every gathering helps create conversations, connections, and support for programs that strengthen our community.

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How It Works...

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Choose a Match That Fits Your Group

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Pick a fixture that works for your schedule and the teams your guests are excited to follow. Whether it’s a major knockout game or a group stage match featuring your favorite nation, build your event around the atmosphere and energy of the tournament.

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Invite Your Friends

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Tell people why you’re hosting and what the event supports. A simple message explaining that your gathering is helping support refugee families can go a long way in encouraging engagement and donations.

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You don’t need a huge event to make an impact. Small gatherings often create the most meaningful conversations.

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Promote Amaanah’s Mission

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During the event, share information about Amaanah’s work supporting refugees and immigrants through:

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• Youth sports programs

• Education support

• Women’s empowerment initiatives

• Community assistance programs

• Mentorship and leadership development

 

We’ll provide resources, messaging, and materials to help make this simple and easy to share.

Encourage Donations

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Guests can contribute in whatever way feels comfortable to them. Even small donations can make a meaningful difference for refugee families building new lives in Houston.

Together, we can turn the excitement of the World Cup into direct community impact.

 

What We’ll Provide

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To help make your watch party successful, Amaanah can provide:

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• Digital promotional materials

• Information about our programs and impact

• Suggested donation messaging

• Social media graphics

• Guidance for hosting your event

• Support promoting your gathering online

 

 

Football Has Always Been Part of Our Story

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For many of the young people involved in the Amaanah Lions program, football is more than recreation. It creates community, stability, confidence, and opportunity during difficult transitions.

 

The 2026 World Cup gives Houston a unique opportunity to celebrate the global game while supporting local families who are building new lives here.

Interested in Hosting?

 

Whether you’re planning something small or large, we’d love to hear from you and help support your event.

 

Host a Watch Party. Build Community. Make an Impact.

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Contact

 

Michelle Shattuck at michelle@amaanahservices.org

Richard Spragg at richard@amaanahservices.org