Tag Archives: Grassroots

Sri Lanka’s FFSL organises Pilot Child Safeguarding Awareness Programme!

The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL)’s efforts to create a safe and nurturing environment for the country’s young football enthusiasts reached a significant milestone last month when it organised its inaugural Child Safeguarding Awareness programme for the region’s football coaches. Held on February 24 at the National Football Training …

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Vanuatu Grassroots Coach Educators Course a big success!

2024 has kicked off with a ground-breaking achievement for Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF), who hosted their first local Grassroots Coach Educators (GCE) course, led by OFC Player Development Manager Phill Parker. The objective is to provide the local member association development officers in Vanuatu with the skills and knowledge to …

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Inter Milan Academy Yihai-Beijing project renewed until 2028!

The contract of the Inter Milan run Inter Academy Yihai-Beijing has been extended until 2028. Established in the Chinese capital in 2016, the Academy numbers 1,700 youngsters and 43 coaches. The contract has now been extended for another five years, and there is also the aim of opening new Academies …

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UEFA Foundation for Children inaugurates Lay’s RePlay pitch in Santa Marta, Colombia!

Together with partners Margarita RePlay, Fundación Tiempo de Juego, Fundación PepsiCo Colombia and Common Goal, the UEFA Foundation provides local community with a safe space to play football. Perfect ten! The UEFA Foundation, Margarita RePlay®, Fundación Tiempo de Juego, Fundación PepsiCo Colombia and Common Goal are proud to unveil the …

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Kyrgyz FU’s Football at School programme continues to impact lives!

The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU)’s concerted efforts to enhance the capabilities of Physical Education (PE) teachers in the Republic reached a significant milestone when it launched the second edition of the “Football at School” programme on February 8, 2024. Supported by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, the …

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FIFA Foundation provides Beach Soccer experiences for disabled children in Dubai!

FIFA, the Beach Soccer Worldwide Foundation and a host of star names from the Beach Soccer community have joined forces to welcome two groups of people living with disabilities to the site of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai – to take part in two days of …

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ISF-AFC Dream Asia Legacy Project continues to foster positive change!

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 …

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AIFF Grassroots Awards 2023 announced!

The All India Football Federation have announced that it is taking a significant step towards the upliftment of grassroots football across the nation. To that extent, the Federation has introduced a first of its kind AIFF Grassroots Awards 2023 to acknowledge and appreciate the entities that have made exceptional contributions …

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