Est. New York City · 2017 · 501(c)(3)
Who
We Are.
People First. Athletes Second. A nonprofit born in Queens that became a movement across 5 countries.
2017
Founded
5
Countries
100%
Free
People First. Athletes Second. A nonprofit born in Queens that became a movement across 5 countries.
Born in New York City in 2017, after our founder decided to give something back to sports, Flag Nation is a tool to bring young people closer to sport.
What started as a flag football program in Queens quickly became a multi-sport, multi-country movement — reaching Colombia, Mexico, Panama, and Miami. Today, Flag Nation operates four sports programs, all 100% free.
"Flag Nation generates social impact by empowering and supporting sports players in social risk areas — developing competence and skills through education and sport."— Flag Nation Mission Statement
We develop human beings before athletes. Every program starts with character, discipline, and respect — on and off the field.
To be recognized internationally as a model of empowerment through education and sports — with high social impact programs, promoting a better quality of life for girls, boys, and youth across borders.
All programs are 100% FREE.
No fees. No registration costs.
No barriers between youth and sport.
From the Bronx to Bogotá, from Queens to Panama City — sport has no borders and neither do we.
8+ years building free sport programs for young people across borders.
Born in Queens with a single conviction: sport transforms young lives.
OriginOfficial U.S. nonprofit recognition — free, accessible sport for all.
First international tournament in Santiago, Chile — Women's Team born.
Proprietary methodology for ages 8–14, built with Francisco Avalos.
US Soccer Foundation × adidas. Free soccer for asylum-seeking youth.
Soccer expands to Miami-Dade. Karate launches in Mexico City with Misael.
Misael wins IKU Pan-Am in Brazil. #HomeBase launches at Elston Gene Howard Field with NY Yankees.
HistoricMisael heads to Koper, Slovenia. Flag Nation's most ambitious year yet.
The coaches, directors, and organizers who make it all happen — across 5 countries.
Your support keeps sport 100% free for thousands of young athletes across 5 countries. Every contribution matters.
Coaches, organizers, social media — there's a role for every passion.
We'll reach out within 48 hours.