AFC Social Responsibility Committee pledges to expand meaningful legacy of Asian football

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

AFC Social Responsibility Committee pledges to expand meaningful legacy of Asian football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s ambitions to maximise the power of the beautiful game to inspire hope and enrich communities across Asia were further reinforced today after the AFC Social Responsibility Committee approved eight new programmes at its second meeting held virtually.

Underlining the Confederation’s continued and resolute solidarity with the Palestine Football Association (PFA), the Committee, led by Chairperson Zaw Zaw, noted the devastating impact of the ongoing humanitarian crisis, which has deprived essential medical care for as many as 2.3 million Palestinians, nearly half of whom are children.

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.

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.