What is Socktober?
Socktober for Mission Month cultivates the passion of students to rise up, engage their local community, and take action against poverty through the world game of soccer. It provides young people in Australia with the opportunity to lead in mission, encouraging them to think not only of what they will do to help, but why they will do it.
Why Soccer?
The world game of soccer has a rare ability to unify people of all ages and backgrounds. Recognised and endorsed by Pope Francis and the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, sport, especially soccer, is seen as a powerful tool for building community, fostering dialogue, and drawing young people closer to the teachings of Christ. Through initiatives like Socktober, soccer also becomes a way to raise awareness and inspire action for those in need around the world.
Learn how to make a Sockball
Note: Large pieces of cloth and clothing, such as shirt, can be used as an alternative to plastic bags for wrapping items.
Get Involved
Sign up
Join as a parent and add your family members, a teacher and get your school involved, or as an individual.
Pick 'em and kick 'em
Choose your fundraising target to achieve - any funds you raise will make a great impact!
Spread the word
Share your page with family and friends and raise funds to support children in Mongolia and around the world.
Want to know more?
Get in touch!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Last year's project
Socktober 2024 focused on supporting the Don Bosco Caring Center in Mongolia.
