The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards fulfilling its duty of care and protection of the rights of children and young people as well as ensuring that football and all its related activities are carried out in a safe, positive and encouraging environment marked a significant milestone today with the …
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World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare. Since 1990, World Children’s Day also marks the anniversary of the date that the UN General Assembly adopted …
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The father & son duo of Chennaiyin FC. A Children’s day special with coach Syed Sabir Pasha and player Suhail Pasha.
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BT’s Hope United and the UEFA Foundation for Children team up to promote inclusion and eliminate discrimination around the UEFA Super Cup in Belfast. To raise awareness of the need to tackle online abuse and discrimination ahead of the UEFA Super Cup, BT Sport, with support from the UEFA Foundation …
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Global superstar Neymar Jr. and PUMA teamed up to bring a special surprise to the children of Brazilian football club Centro da Coroa FC to encourage them to chase their dreams and to ‘Only See Great’. Only See Great’ inspires the next generation to achieve greatness on and off the …
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The UEFA Foundation for Children is proud to announce that Olympique Lyonnais forward Eugénie Le Sommer has joined the organisation as its first official female ambassador. The French international will have the opportunity to take part in UEFA Foundation-led initiatives, as well as promoting the good work undertaken by the …
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Minerva Academy FC sponsored a full day of special meals and distributed rations to the unprivileged people living on the streets of the Chennai suburbs. The club collaborated with a local social worker, Shyam, and his team to identify the places and people in need of help. On May 21, …
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The 2019/20 UEFA Foundation for Children activity report shows the power of football to change children’s lives despite the obstacles and adversity created by a global pandemic – from refugee camps and deprived inner-city communities to war zones in some of the world’s poorest countries. Since 2015, the UEFA Foundation …
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The ball is probably the oldest toy in the world. It has traditionally been in the Santa´s letter of children around the world, however this year will be one of the most forgotten. Children need to regain the illusion of playing and sharing. In this context, Joma launches the “No …
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The landmark AFC-FIFA Safeguarding Orientation Webinar has successfully concluded after more than 100 participants from 46 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) member associations (MAs) and all five AFC regional associations (RA) joined the online programme. The virtual webinar was staged in a four-part series where key speakers Kathryn Leslie, FIFA’s head …
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