Bringing this aspiration to life, the BoT approved the proposal for the Administration to commence the process of identifying and appointing an independent and external Auditor to perform audits on all social responsibility programmes, further strengthening the AFC’s position as a model Confederation.

 

The Trustees were also pleased to note the progressive strides of the AFC’s social impact since its formation with an increase in funding for milestone programmes benefiting Member Associations (MAs), Regional Associations (RAs), and clubs across all five of the Confederation’s regions.

 

Moving forward, the BoT were united in their desire to build on this strong momentum. To expand the reach of the AFC’s meaningful programmes, the Trustees agreed to identify and adopt the best approaches as it looks to enhance the funding pool of the Foundation by strengthening their engagement with the AFC’s sponsors and valued partners.

 

Additionally, the approval of all the proposals presented at the last AFC Social Responsibility Committee meeting was also noted with the Palestine Football Association (PFA)’s Field Hospital programme singled out for praise by the BoT as a true beacon of hope and an initiative that will create a purposeful difference in times of great adversity.

 

Meanwhile, the Board also received updates on all activities of the AFC’s social responsibility efforts since its last meeting, which include the growing pool of AFC Dream Asia Ambassadors, Child Safeguarding Officers in the AFC’s MAs and RAs, the progress of the AFC Certificate in Child Safeguarding as well as the recently concluded AFC-United Nations Football for the Goals Workshop.

Before concluding, the Trustee Members agreed to extend their leadership support and expert contributions beyond the current first term and the matter will now be referred to the AFC President and the AFC Executive Committee for further deliberation.

 

All decisions will need to be ratified by the AFC Executive Committee before taking effect.