About the project

The project creates opportunities for girls in football, a sport traditionally seen as a men’s game, to challenge gender stereotypes and break down barriers. Across East Nusa Tenggara, girls’ football teams are established in schools, creating new spaces for many to train and compete. But the project goes beyond increasing participation on the pitch. It aims to enhance teachers and parents' understanding on gender and age-based violence and strengthen the understanding of football coaches and teachers in anti-discrimination approaches. Additionally, a pillar of the project focuses on training women to become football coaches professional football certifications, opening pathways for careers in the football industry. By working with girls, teachers, parents, trainers and female coaches, these efforts ensure changes sparked by the project are long-lasting.