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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.

Bhutan FF’s #bridgingthegap betters lives of disadvantaged children

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Bhutan FF’s #bridgingthegap betters lives of disadvantaged children

Thimphu: The Bhutan Football Federation (BFF)’s second edition of its #bridgingthegap programme has proved as meaningful and successful as its first in using football as a catalyst for change to reach disadvantaged youth in remote schools.

Supported by the AFC Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF), #bridgingthegap emphasises integration, education and overall development to transform the lives of the children.

ANFA football clinics provide meaningful experiences for underprivileged children

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

ANFA football clinics provide meaningful experiences for underprivileged children

Madhesh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s mission to use the beautiful game to impact underprivileged children continued recently in Nepal, where 400 excited boys and girls from one of its most remote provinces participated in football clinics and daily educational sessions.

Organised by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and supported by the AFC Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF), the first phase of the ANFA Football Clinic for Underprivileged Children in Madhesh province kicked off this January in five sites simultaneously over two days. The clinics will continue in seven more provincial sites, taking the number up to 12 for this initial phase.

AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees to maximise Asian football’s social impact

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees to maximise Asian football’s social impact

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation’s determination to expand the reach of the Confederation’s social development ambitions was further underlined today at the second Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Chairperson HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal was pleased to note the AFC’s continued commitment, as underlined in its Vision and Mission, to uplift and empower the Continent’s most vulnerable communities. 

“Football at School Programme” touches lives in Bishkek

Fri, 04 Aug, 2023

“Football at School Programme” touches lives in Bishkek

Bishkek: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) marked a significant milestone when The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU)’s “Football at School Programme” had a positive impact on the lives of almost 600 children and 100 teachers in schools and orphanages across Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. 

The capacity building programme, supported by the AFC’s Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF), was designed to enhance the quality of Physical Education (PE) teachers from the region’s schools and orphanages by equipping them with the necessary knowledge required to create a safe and nurturing environment for the children under their care.

“Rehabilitation Through Football” continues to impact lives in Nepal

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

“Rehabilitation Through Football” continues to impact lives in Nepal

Kathmandu: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s consistent efforts to harness the power of the beautiful game to strengthen the communities of its Member Associations (MAs) was further underlined when the “Prison Football, Rehabilitation Through Football” programme, which was launched in Nepal last year, successfully concluded in July 2023. 

Supported by the AFC Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF), the programme was a three-way collaborative effort between the AFC, the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and the Shelter Ashraya Nepal (SAN), a non-governmental organisation, committed to creating sustainable change and empowering vulnerable communities in Nepal.