United by language: Thrive Nation hosts youth soccer camp for international children

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Wed., June 25, 2025

Jackson Lino, center, gives instructions to the players at the Thrive Nation Youth Soccer Camp at Hart Field Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Lino, who is from Sudan, is the youth program director of the annual camp that brings youth from refugee families together to make friends and compete. The group Thive International supports refugees in Spokane, which are generally from African nations, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine and other countires.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Revi
Jackson Lino, center left, walks back to mid field with players after a goal at the Thrive Nation Youth Soccer Camp at Hart Field Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Lino, who is from Sudan, is the youth program director of the annual camp that brings youth from refugee families together to make friends and compete. The group Thive International supports refugees in Spokane.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Revi
Kids play in a soccer scrimmage at the Thrive Nation Youth Soccer Camp at Hart Field Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The annual camp brings youth from refugee families together to make friends and compete. The group Thive International supports refugees in Spokane, which are generally from African nations, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine and other countires.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Revi
Kids play in a soccer scrimmage at the Thrive Nation Youth Soccer Camp at Hart Field Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The annual camp brings youths from refugee families together to make friends and compete. The group Thive International supports refugees in Spokane, which are generally from African nations, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine and other countires.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Revi
Kids vie for positions as volunteer coaches organize practice drills at the Thrive Nation Youth Soccer Camp at Hart Field Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The annual camp brings youths from refugee families together to make friends and compete. The group Thive International supports refugees in Spokane, which are generally from African nations, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine and other countries.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Revi