Sport Pakistan Project #32695

Support An Athlete - Develop Football In Pakistan

by Karachi United Football Foundation (Trust)

Support An Athlete - Develop Football In Pakistan

Project Report | Mar 27, 2024
Quarterly Progress Report

By Misbah Rasheed | Asst. Program Manager

Standard Chartered Karachi United Youth League

KHI Awards

KHI Awards Karachi United won the KHI Awards hosted by K-Electric in the women empowerment category for their "WE, Women Empowerment" project. The project aims to empower women in football by addressing the gender gap, stereotypes, and underrepresentation of women in football through training, tournaments, and building sustainable platforms. Through this project, Karachi United will further leverage existing Lyari, Monghopir, and Orangi community centers, providing weekly football training to aspiring female athletes. The project will also select talented females from these communities for specialized training and football mentorship at the KU Academy, along with transport and facilitating communication with families. The award seeks to provide yearly support to make this project more sustainable and achieve its milestones for this year.

Standard Chartered Karachi United Youth League

Karachi United has successfully concluded its sixth Standard Chartered Karachi United Youth League, a collaboration between Standard Chartered Pakistan and Karachi United. This year, 72 teams participated in the league, comprising 1280 young male and female players from categories under 10-16. The victorious squad in the girls' competition was the Karachi United girls' team, while the winning team in the under-14 boys' competition was Karachi United Baldia Center.

The tournament inspired enthusiastic participation by children hailing from different football clubs and academies in Karachi United. The league allowed young Karachi United players to engage in friendly football competitions, promote player development, and bridge the gender gap through football.

Islamabad Super League

Karachi United sent 17 athletes to participate in Islamabad Super League. The league, known for its competitive environment and high standards, provided KU athletes a valuable opportunity to showcase their football skills, gain exposure, and experience top-level competition.

Before the event, our athletes underwent rigorous training sessions conducted by experienced coaches, focusing on enhancing their physical conditioning, tactical understanding, and mental resilience. These preparations aimed to equip them with the necessary tools to perform at their best and face the challenges of elite competition.

The Islamabad Super League also provided KU athletes with invaluable exposure to scouts, coaches, and officials from various organizations. This exposure opened doors for potential opportunities in professional sports leagues, scholarships, and further development pathways. Additionally, these young participants gained insights into their strengths and areas for improvement, which will guide their football development journey and career moving forward.

Women’s Day campaign

Karachi United Celebrated Women's Day on March 8 through an impactful online campaign aimed at recognizing and honoring the achievements of its female athletes. Through various digital platforms, KU highlighted the remarkable success stories of our female athletes, showcasing their dedication, resilience, and accomplishments in their respective sports. The campaign served as a platform to amplify their voices and contributions, inspiring others and breaking stereotypes surrounding women in sports. By spotlighting their successes, Karachi United reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women in sports and creating a supportive environment where they can thrive and excel.

Standard Chartered Karachi United Youth League

KU won KHI Award in Women Empowerment Category

Islamabad Super League

Women's day campaign

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Quarterly Progress Report (DOCX)

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Quarterly Progress Report Nov 2023

By Misbah Rasheed | Asst. Program Manager

Friendly Matches of Academy Players

Karachi United is dedicated to promoting youth participation in sports and empowering young athletes. In their Youth Mentoring session, seven female footballers mentored 50 aspiring female footballers, focusing on mindset training, new opportunities, and overcoming obstacles. The session lasted 1 hour and 30 minutes and addressed the various hurdles and obstacles that young female athletes face while trying to make a name for themselves in sports. The women's team manager also mentored them, and these mentorship sessions are essential as they provide young girls with the necessary exposure to sports.

The Academy Tour to Qatar allowed young athletes to train at fully equipped facilities under the guidance of football experts, fostering sportsmanship and friendship. In September 2023, Karachi United Academy's Under 11 and 12 teams visited Aspire Academy for friendly bilateral and tri-series matches. During the visit, the young athletes played three matches each, trained at the Academy's facilities, watched a local football league match, and returned home with renewed hope and inspiration for their future in the sport.

The Train the Trainer Program aimed to address the gender gap in football coaching by training aspiring female football players to become coaches in the future. Karachi United conducted this 3-day coaching camp in October 2023 in collaboration with the National Commission of Human Rights Pakistan. The primary objective of the camp was to comprehensively cover five essential players' development factors, including tactical, technical, social, mental, and physical skills. On the final day of the coaching camp, Karachi United invited the sports minister of Balochistan to be the chief guest to enlighten the new trainers about sports opportunities in Pakistan.

The Karachi United Academy players participated in a series of friendly matches with football teams from community centers and other football organizations in Karachi. In October 2023, Karachi United collaborated with the Deputy High Commission and Chevening Alumni Association to play a series of friendly matches to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Chevening scholarship program. The Pakistan national team and the Karachi United women's team also participated in both teams to promote inclusivity and healthy competition.

Finally, the School Championship Brand Ambassadorship Program recruited 20 brand ambassadors from schools across Karachi to promote the mission of Karachi United, which is to use sports for development under KU's mentorship. The ambassadors were also tasked with identifying young aspiring football players for the upcoming School Championship Program. The training session included commentary training by KU director Ali Ata and a two-hour storytelling session hosted by Pakistan's biggest digital content creator, Irfan Junejo, focusing on using digital platforms to promote football missions and creating content fundamentals to reach more people for football development and to document their journey with Karachi and the School Championship.

KU Academy Tour to Aspire Academy Qatar

Karachi United School Ambassadorship Program

Youth Mentorship Initiative

Train the Trainer Program

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Karachi United Website

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