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 the Sockball?
The sockball is a symbol of hope in many developing countries, where children roam the streets playing with balls they've carefully crafted from recycled materials. It represents joy, resilience, and creativity in the face of hardship. Sport, recognised and endorsed by Pope Francis and the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, is a powerful tool for building community, fostering dialogue, and engaging young people in a meaningful way. The sockball brings this vision to life, transforming a simple object into a powerful way for Australian students to connect with the lived experiences of children around the world, fostering empathy, solidarity, and a deeper understanding of their challenges and hopes.
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 Zambia and around the world.
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Last year's project
Socktober 2024 focused on supporting the Don Bosco Caring Center in Mongolia.
