AFC Dream Asia
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.
Located in the remote and sparsely-populated Chittagong Hill Tracts, the three districts provided a fitting setting for the residential camp that was held at the Rangamati District Stadium.
The capacity-building programme was delivered with the support of local authorities, including the Rangamati District Office, and offered participants a diverse range of learning opportunities, ranging from coach education to menstrual hygiene management.
The inaugural day saw regional coaches from ethnic minority backgrounds receive training to improve their technical skills and theoretical knowledge, after which the focus turned to the female participants.
The 45 tribal women underwent two days of intensive football training, followed by an in-depth seminar which covered topics such as the best practices of child safeguarding, women’s rights, personal safety, and protection from abuse or exploitation.
Additionally, a dedicated session on menstrual hygiene management was conducted to promote awareness of feminine health, with each participant receiving a one-year supply of sanitary napkins to help them manage their wellbeing safely and confidently.
The final day of the camp featured a friendly football tournament, during which 12 girls were selected for a one-year educational sponsorship and further training.
Designed to not only share the unifying spirit of the beautiful game but also to equip participants with life skills and educational opportunities, the initiative was yet another instance of the AFC Dream Asia Foundation’s commitment to upholding its motto of “Football Cares”.
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