Tashkent revels in UFA’s “We Are All Equal” programme

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Tashkent revels in UFA’s “We Are All Equal” programme

Tashkent: The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA), supported by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, hosted the “We Are All Equal” programme for children with disabilities and special needs, further underlining the power of football in promoting inclusion and equality in society.

Held on April 15, 2025, at Special School No. 52 in Tashkent, the fun-filled event welcomed more than 140 children, uniting them in a day of joy, empowerment and belonging through the beautiful game.

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Japan FA boosts mental health awareness with landmark initiative

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Japan FA boosts mental health awareness with landmark initiative

Osaka: As part of a drive to ensure that football remains all-inclusive, the Japan Football Association (JFA) launched the inaugural Mental Health Asian Football Programme in Sakai City, Osaka earlier this year from January 15 to 18.

Supported by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, the landmark initiative comprised the Dream Asia Cup 2025, a futsal tournament, as well as an international conference and two symposiums that ran alongside the competition.

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.

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.