Location and general information
Categories
Access to Sport - 
Employability - 
Gender Equality - 
Personal development
Access to Sport - Employability - Gender Equality - Personal developmentContext
Nearly 5 million children in the Philippines drop out of school every year, most as a result of poverty, which affects almost 48% of the population in Leyte province. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated matters: public schools closed for over 700 days, leaving many students without access to learning resources or support. In 2021, Typhoon Rai further disrupted education by displacing families and destroying schools. As a result, vulnerable young people face significant barriers to completing their education, girls especially. Without targeted support and remedial programmes, many risk being trapped in a cycle of generational poverty and limited opportunities.
Project goals
- Provide a safe space for girls to play futsal, guided by inspiring female role models. Key: nurturing environment, consistency, regularity
- Educate girls about how to navigate common challenges such as teenage pregnancies, reproductive health, mental health and online safety. Key: empowerment, mental and emotional well-being
- Provide practical, hands-on training and guidance to help girls identify opportunities and make informed career choices. Key: employability, confidence
Project content
- Football for development sessions: Fun training sessions for girls Mthat also teach about environmental protection, water, sanitation and hygiene
- Champion sessions: Interactive discussions with young mentors who inspire girls with stories of accomplished athletes and others
- Mentorship: Engaging with the girls to develop their critical thinking, creativity and confidence
- Capacity-building: Training and workshops for local teachers and youth leaders so that they too can deliver sustainable education and support programmes for girls
- Local league games: Weekly futsal matches that enable girls to develop their technical skills, build networks with peers and practise overcoming psychological and emotional challenges
- ‘Life skills plus’ sessions: Training in technology, digital skills, business and getting a job
Partners
