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AFC Dream Asia Foundation strengthens Guam FA’s recovery efforts

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

AFC Dream Asia Foundation strengthens Guam FA’s recovery efforts

Hagatna: The AFC Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF) underlined its overarching motto of “Football Cares” by providing unwavering support to the Guam Football Association (GFA) in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Mawar, which struck the island in May 2023.

Following the destruction left by the storm, GFA suffered significant damage not only to its headquarters in the capital but also to its National Training Center, leading to the disruption of several football activities, including the suspension of domestic leagues, national teams’ training, grassroots initiatives, and other developmental programmes.

SAFF’s ‘Kick Off’ series champions child safeguarding in South Asia

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

SAFF’s ‘Kick Off’ series champions child safeguarding in South Asia

Dhaka: The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF), in collaboration with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Dream Asia Foundation, recently launched a 2D animated series, Kick Off, to educate young footballers in South Asia on child safeguarding issues.

Launched in January, the five-part series targets players aged between 11 and 17, and addresses key topics such as physical safety, mental well-being, child abuse prevention, online safety, and inclusivity.

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BFF’s #BridgingTheGap continues to touch lives

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

BFF’s #BridgingTheGap continues to touch lives

Thimphu: The Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) successfully conducted the third edition of its landmark #BridgingTheGap programme in Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital city in December 2024, reaffirming its commitment to using football as a vehicle for positive social transformation.

Supported by the AFC Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF), the latest iteration of the initiative focused on enriching the lives of Bhutanese youth, particularly those from vulnerable and disadvantaged communities through integration, education and social development.

AFC-ISF Dream Asia Legacy Project leaves lasting impact in Cambodia

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

AFC-ISF Dream Asia Legacy Project leaves lasting impact in Cambodia

Phnom Penh: The AFC-ISF Dream Asia Legacy Project, a five-year programme aimed at empowering Cambodia’s youth through football, successfully concluded in December 2024, leaving behind a legacy of growth, opportunity, and social development.

A collaborative effort between the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) and the Indochina Starfish Foundation (ISF), the project, since its inception in 2020, has played a key role in equipping young people in the Southeast Asian nation with the skills to address social challenges through the beautiful game.

Good governance principles underscored by AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Good governance principles underscored by AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation’s ambitions to uphold the highest governance standards in the implementation of its breakthrough social responsibility efforts were further underlined at the 3rd Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting held in Seoul, Korea Republic, on Tuesday.

Chairperson HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal reiterated the pivotal role of the Board in ensuring the optimum standards of delivery and professionalism across the Continent, whilst emphasising the commitment of the AFC and its members to maintain the hallmarks of transparency and accountability.

Pohang Steelers channel #ACL prize fund to drive inclusivity and engagement

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Pohang Steelers channel #ACL prize fund to drive inclusivity and engagement

Pohang: K League 1 giants Pohang Steelers recently announced the successful completion of their 2023-24 Social Responsibility Programme, funded by 5% of the prize money earned from their runners-up finish in the AFC Champions League™ 2021.

As part of the AFC's efforts to fund social responsibility activities throughout the continent, the winners and runners-up of Asia's top club competitions are committed to allocating 5% of their prize funds towards such endeavours.

2nd KFU Football at School concludes with strong demand for similar initiatives

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

2nd KFU Football at School concludes with strong demand for similar initiatives

Osh City: The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU)’s drive to improve the capabilities of physical education (PE) teachers via their second Football at School programme proved to be as successful as its predecessor and looks set to similarly benefit future generations of children.

The six-month capacity-building programme, which concluded in July 2024, was again supported by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation. It was tailored for teachers in schools and orphanages, aligning itself with the Foundation’s three primary pillars of Child Safeguarding, Education and Social Inclusion.

AFC-FFTG Workshop reaffirms commitment to sustainability

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

AFC-FFTG Workshop reaffirms commitment to sustainability

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), in collaboration with the United Nations’ (UN) Football For the Goals initiative (FFTG), organised the AFC-FFTG Workshop from July 23 to 24, 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, further underlining the Confederation’s determination to harness the power of football to drive social change.

The landmark event aimed to chart a clear path for the AFC, which became an FFTG member in October 2022, to capitalise on the opportunities presented through its involvement in the initiative, becoming a leading force in sustainability transformation within the global football community.

KFU’s Football at School programme continues to impact lives

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

KFU’s Football at School programme continues to impact lives

Osh City: The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU)’s concerted efforts to enhance the capabilities of Physical Education (PE) teachers in the Republic reached a significant milestone when it launched the second edition of the “Football at School” programme on February 8, 2024. 

Supported by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, the Football at School campaign exemplifies the Foundation’s overarching motto of “Football Cares” and underlines its three key pillars of Child Safeguarding, Education, and Social Inclusion.

ISF-AFC Dream Asia Legacy Project continues to foster positive change

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

ISF-AFC Dream Asia Legacy Project continues to foster positive change

Phnom Penh: The Indochina Starfish Foundation (ISF) - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Legacy Project, which was launched in 2020 with the aim of empowering children from underprivileged backgrounds through the power of football, has reached its fifth and final year. 

Supported by the AFC Dream Asia Foundation over the last four years, the project has been a catalyst for positive change and community development, contributing to the enhancement of thousands of lives across 14 Cambodian provinces through its key programmes, namely, the Young Coach Development Pathway, the Continuous Coach Development Pathway, and the Social Impact Training for Coaches and Young Leaders.

First-ever AFC Social Responsibility Toolkit to further elevate impact of community programmes

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

First-ever AFC Social Responsibility Toolkit to further elevate impact of community programmes

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today launched the AFC Social Responsibility Toolkit as part of its long-standing commitment to bring about beneficial change by harnessing the power of football. 

The Toolkit, the first of its kind to be developed by the AFC, is designed specifically for the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) to elevate their capacities in delivering impactful Social Responsibility (SR) programmes.