AFC Dream Asia
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.
With the objective of harnessing the power of the beautiful game to drive positive change in society, the programme focused on raising awareness of child safeguarding among regional coaches and coordinators, while interactive games promoting teamwork, communication and empathy were also organised for the children.
Despite challenges caused by difficult weather conditions and the remoteness of certain areas, LFA took care to build a secure and inclusive environment, ensuring every child had the right to experience the power of football.
Additionally, the initiative emphasised the importance of physical and mental wellness through workshops focusing on reducing injury risks, providing emotional protection, preventing abuse and encouraging the nurturing of a community based on trust and accountability.
The resounding success of the programme was evident, with numerous parents expressing their delight in seeing their children becoming increasingly confident and displaying inclusive mindsets while also thriving in a protected and healthy environment.
An instance of the Football 4 Good impact was shared by a parent who recounted how her daughter, who bears a facial scar, was readily embraced by other participants to join in the activities, a testament to the empathy and inclusivity instilled through the programme.
With the AFC Dream Asia Foundation’s core principle being “Football Cares,” LFA’s initiative has set a benchmark for child safeguarding, educating, and inspiring communities through football.
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