CAFA Child Safeguarding Seminar 2025 reiterates commitment to child protection

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

CAFA Child Safeguarding Seminar 2025 reiterates commitment to child protection

Tashkent: The Central Asian Football Association (CAFA), with the support of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) successfully conducted the CAFA Child Safeguarding Seminar 2025 from May 30 to 31 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, further strengthening the Confederation’s commitment to child protection in football.

The two-day seminar, attended by safeguarding officers and youth competition managers from all six CAFA Member Associations (MAs), was an excellent opportunity for participants to acquaint themselves with the latest best practices for the protection of children from harm, abuse, and exploitation.

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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).

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.

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.

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.