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Praful Patel calls for collective support to drive AFC Dream Asia Foundation’s social mission

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Praful Patel calls for collective support to drive AFC Dream Asia Foundation’s social mission

Riyadh: AFC Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF) Board of Trustees member Mr. Praful Patel has called upon donors and well-wishers to “step forward and help donate for the right causes,” highlighting the transformative role that football can play in uplifting communities across Asia.

The former FIFA Council Member and AFC Senior Vice President, who was recently appointed to the ADAF Board of Trustees, attended his first meeting of the Foundation on the sidelines of the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 – presented by NEOM.

AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees reaffirms commitment to expanding social impact

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees reaffirms commitment to expanding social impact

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation’s commitment to further support its landmark social responsibility programmes was emphasised at the 4th Board of Trustees (BoT) Meeting held in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Thursday.

Leading the meeting, Chairperson HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal hailed the impact of the AFC Dream Asia Foundation Conference 2025, launched yesterday in partnership with the United Nations (UN)’s Football for the Goals (FFTG) programme, as a milestone event which could pave the way for an annual platform for football and social development leaders from Asia.

Milestone AFC Dream Asia Foundation Conference 2025 reinforces determination to drive development

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Milestone AFC Dream Asia Foundation Conference 2025 reinforces determination to drive development

Riyadh: The power of football to foster meaningful change in society was brought to the fore at the inaugural Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation Conference 2025 on Wednesday in Riyadh.

Organised in close collaboration with the United Nations’ (UN) Football for the Goals (FFTG) initiative, this milestone edition brought together an exceptional array of voices from across the Continent and beyond in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Football 4 Good initiative empowers youth in Lebanon

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Football 4 Good initiative empowers youth in Lebanon

Beirut: The Lebanese Football Association (LFA), with the support of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, has successfully completed the second edition of the Football 4 Good programme, reaching more than 7,000 boys and girls, including youth with special needs across the country.

Conducted from February to July 2025, the Football 4 Good initiative not only impacted the capital city of Beirut but also successfully touched lives across eight locations, spanning Mount Lebanon, Tyre and Nabatieh in the southern part of the country, the northern regions of Tripoli and Akkar, as well as the Beqaa and Baalbek areas.

Bangladesh Football Federation inspires tribal women in Bangladesh

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Bangladesh Football Federation inspires tribal women in Bangladesh

Chittagong: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), conducted the Empowering Hill Women to Pursue Football Careers programme across the districts of Bandarban, Rangamati, and Khagrachari in January 2025.

Spanning four days, the event aimed to maximise the capabilities of the community’s women by introducing them to career pathways in football, with a strong emphasis on education and child safeguarding.

Urawa Red Diamonds spur women’s football development with ACL prize money

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Urawa Red Diamonds spur women’s football development with ACL prize money

Saitama: Three-time AFC Champions League™ (ACL) winners Urawa Red Diamonds concluded their “Heart Full Club” initiative in March 2025 with the support of the AFC Dream Asia Foundation.

Funded by a portion of the prize money earned from their AFC Champions League™ 2022 triumph, the programme aimed to promote football development in the region, with a special focus on women and young girls.

ANFA Football Clinics for Underprivileged Children drives social change in Nepal

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

ANFA Football Clinics for Underprivileged Children drives social change in Nepal

Kathmandu: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) Football Clinics for Underprivileged Children programme successfully concluded in March 2025, bringing to fruition a meaningful journey of empowering children in the region.

Supported by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Dream Asia Foundation, the programme was launched in October 2023 in the districts of Madhesh and Karnali, which are among the most vulnerable and remote pockets in the South Asian nation.

AFC reinforces commitment to social change through football at FFTG Forum

Thu, 29 May, 2025

AFC reinforces commitment to social change through football at FFTG Forum

New York: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to harnessing the power of football to drive positive change in society at the United Nations (UN) Football for the Goals (FFTG) Forum, held on May 21, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in New York, the United States of America.

Titled Champions for Change: Football and the UN Unite for the SDGs, the Forum served as a precursor to the inaugural FIFA World Football Week and highlighted the sport’s unique ability to promote and support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Zaw Zaw drives social responsibility through football in Myanmar

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

Zaw Zaw drives social responsibility through football in Myanmar

Kuala Lumpur: When the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) established the AFC Dream Asia Foundation in 2017, it was driven by the ambition of harnessing the unparalleled power of football to uplift the most vulnerable communities across Asia, aptly under the theme of “Football Cares”.

Since then, the world has been faced with dark times and Asia has been no exception. 
 
The challenges have been numerous - from floods and droughts to a deadly global pandemic. However, the gravity of such crises has been more than matched by the resolute dedication of our many heroes and heroines from all walks of life, who have risen to meet the challenges.

Saitama revels in autumn festival

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

Saitama revels in autumn festival

Saitama: Supported by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the Saitama Stadium Autumn Festival, was organised by the 2019 AFC Champions League™  runners-up Urawa Red Diamonds, at their home ground from October 8 to 10, 2022. 

The AFC mandates that 5% of the prize money earned by the AFC Champions League™ winners and runners-up are to be allocated towards social responsibility projects. 

AFC joins United Nations’ Football for the Goals initiative

Mon, 17 Oct, 2022

AFC joins United Nations’ Football for the Goals initiative

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards leveraging the power of football to instill positive change marked a significant milestone today after the Confederation was confirmed as the latest member of the United Nations’ (UN) Football for the Goals (FFTG) initiative.

As the most populous Continent and home to two-thirds of the world’s youth in Asia, this collaboration will see the AFC play an integral part in advocating for and implementing policies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

AFC Social Responsibility Strategy 2023-2027 looks to spark meaningful impact

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

AFC Social Responsibility Strategy 2023-2027 looks to spark meaningful impact

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s ambitions through its Vision and Mission to use football as a powerful force for social development marked its latest milestone today with the launch of the AFC’s Social Responsibility Strategy for 2023-2027.

The landmark strategy aligns with those of the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs), Regional Associations (RAs) and international partners and stakeholders in that it has the collective aspiration to enrich lives and empower marginalised communities across the Continent. 

WAFF strengthens Child Safeguarding efforts with new training manual

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

WAFF strengthens Child Safeguarding efforts with new training manual

Kuala Lumpur: The West Asian Football Federation (WAFF)’s commitment to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and youth in the region marked a significant milestone with the launch of its WAFF Child Safeguarding Training Manual.

Available in English and Arabic, the training manual, which includes a basic training framework of child safeguarding and protection, has been designed to provide necessary support to Member Associations (MAs) in the West zone through various best practices in child safeguarding.

ISF-AFC Dream Asia Legacy Project expands to Cambodia’s Battambang Province

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

ISF-AFC Dream Asia Legacy Project expands to Cambodia’s Battambang Province

Phnom Penh: The AFC Dream Asia Foundation’s collaboration with the Indochina Starfish Foundation (ISF) will reach new territory when the ISF-AFC Dream Asia Legacy Project stretches to the Battambang province of Cambodia.

As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Football Federation of Cambodia and the ISF, the five-year programme seeks to empower children from underprivileged backgrounds by increasing access to sports, improved health, and opportunities to build life-skills.

AFC announces the AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees

Mon, 21 Mar, 2022

AFC announces the AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees under the Chairmanship of Saudi Arabia’s President of the Olympic and Paralympic Committee, HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal, for a four-year term from 2021 to 2025.

In addition to the President of the Saudi Arabian Olympic and Paralympic Committee HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal, the two remaining Board of Trustees are Hong Kong Football Association Ltd. President and Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong President Timothy Fok Tsun Ting as well as the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) President and Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) Vice President Major General Khiev Sameth.

Ulsan Hyundai lend support to Social Responsibility efforts

Fri, 18 Feb, 2022

Ulsan Hyundai lend support to Social Responsibility efforts

Kuala Lumpur: Ulsan Hyundai FC showed they are champions on and off the pitch after utilising 5% of their AFC Champions League 2020 winner’s prize purse to deliver three Social Responsibility programmes with the support of the AFC Dream Asia Foundation. 

The East Asian club, in coordination with the Korea Football Association (KFA) and the Football Love sharing Foundation, mooted the KFA Football Love Project that consist of three initiatives – the Dream KFA Ontact, Dream KFA Harmony and Dream Assist – with the focus of engaging communities in the Korea Republic.