# LAMSA Ghana > First Football Academy in a Former Refugee Camp in Africa. Developing young talent in Buduburam, Ghana through football, education, healthcare, and nutrition. LAMSA (Luis and Max Soccer Academy) is a non-profit football academy based in Buduburam, a former Liberian refugee camp in Ghana. Founded in 2022, LAMSA uses football as a tool for social development, providing youth with professional coaching, educational support, healthcare access, and nutrition programs. The academy is committed to ensuring opportunities for student-athletes both on and off the field, creating a pathway from grassroots football to professional careers. ## Pages - [Home](/): Overview of LAMSA's mission, programs, impact, and partners. Features the academy's story, team, location, and latest news. - [Academy](/academy): Detailed look at LAMSA's football programs — from grassroots to U-17 and girls' football — including coaching methodology, player pathway, and achievements. - [Impact](/impact): LAMSA's social impact across four pillars: Football, Education, Healthcare, and Nutrition. Includes SDG alignment and measurable outcomes. - [Volunteer](/volunteer): Opportunities for international volunteers to teach, coach, provide medical care, or support operations at the academy in Ghana. - [Collaborate](/collaborate): Ways to support LAMSA — through donations, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and fundraising — with transparent allocation of funds. - [Partners](/partners): LAMSA's partners and sponsors including FC Barcelona, Puma, ASE Athletics, GB Foods, and ambassador Manu Trigueros. - [Our Story](/our-story): The founding story of LAMSA, its origins in Buduburam, and the vision of its founders. - [Sports Center](/sports-center): LAMSA's vision for a self-sustainable sports and education center in Buduburam. - [Contact](/contact): Contact information for LAMSA Ghana including email, phone, and social media channels. ## Optional - [News & Instagram](/#news): Latest updates from LAMSA's activities and matches via Instagram feed.