Who We Are
A mission born from two worlds — rooted in Florida, reaching toward Haiti's Grand Nord, where sport and education can change a generation.
by Lesly Saint-Amour, President & Founder
After more than ten years living abroad, I returned one day to the neighborhood where I grew up in Haiti's Grand Nord.
I never made it through.
A roadblock stopped me on Route Nationale #1 — political unrest, armed young men, no way forward. No one recognized me. Then a young girl stepped forward and spoke to the group's leader on my behalf.
He let me pass.
Before I drove on, the leader approached my window. He lowered his head and said something I have never forgotten:
"Since we lost our football field in this neighborhood, life didn't leave us much choice. I'm truly sorry for what I've become — despite my talent as a footballer."
I drove away. But that moment never left me.
That is why Global Sports Foundation exists. Not because of a study or a statistic — but because of one man with his head down, apologizing for a life that a football field might have changed.
We are building those fields. And everything that comes with them.
5–10 soccer stadiums and academies across Northern Haiti's Grand Nord region — each a center for education, leadership, and lasting community development.
AFPL is our flagship program in Haiti — bringing stadium construction, certified coaching, and multilingual education to 500+ youth in the Grand Nord region.
GSF is a Florida nonprofit corporation with EIN 42-2154083 and Florida Doc # N26000006004. Federal 501(c)(3) status is pending with the IRS.
President & Founder
Leading GSF's binational mission from Naples, Florida — connecting American donors and mentors with Haiti's next generation of athletes and leaders.
Secretary
Serving as Secretary of GSF's Board of Directors from Miramar, Florida — supporting governance, communications, and organizational development.
Treasurer
Serving as Treasurer of GSF's Board of Directors from Naples, Florida — overseeing financial management, reporting, and fiscal accountability.
Legal Notice: Global Sports Foundation, Inc. is a Florida nonprofit corporation. Federal 501(c)(3) status is pending with the IRS. EIN: 42-2154083 | Florida Doc #: N26000006004. Donations are not tax-deductible until IRS approval is received.