ABOUT US

We are the

CHILDREN’S FOOTBALL ALLIANCE

The CFA use the essence of play to engage young people through all forms of football for fun and games.  Peace education through play; cross curricular learning and all inclusive activities for mixed gender and mixed ability young people. We aim to get more boys and girls actively playing football for fun.  We secure for them the most enjoyable, developmental and child-centered football experience when they do play. We work with: the third sector, education authorities, schools, groups, clubs, national and international football authorities, associations and groups.  We create playing environments and formats which allow children to reach their full potential through play. We aim to eliminate the factors which cause boys and girls to drop out of football.

MISSION

To protect childhood through football play.

OBJECTIVES

The CFA’s extended children’s focused organisations form a vital network of partnerships sharing best practice in all stages of childhood. The CFA will be accessible to all communities seeking advice on the Children’s Game and Peace Education Through Play.

PRINCIPLES

The Children’s Football Alliance is a coalition of agencies and organisations that safeguard and advance the rights of children in football.

Globally, children contribute immeasurably to the game of football as players, as fans, as workers and in many other ways. Without doubt, the power of football to be an influential and dominant force for good in the daily lives of children worldwide is enormous.

As a humanistic voice and advocate for children, The CFA also acts as a focal point and network for those individuals and organisations seeking sustainable partnerships, information, education and/or training on child-centred approaches and children’s rights in football.

The Children’s Football Alliance works tirelessly to better children’s lives.

FOR EXAMPLES OF OUR WORK PLEASE VIEW FILMS BELOW

2023 GLOBAL PEACE GAMES

FOOTBALL MAKES OUR SHARED HISTORY

GLOBAL PEACE GAMES SEPT 2022

GLOBAL PEACE GAMES MAY 2022

SUNNYDOWN SCHOOL GLOBAL PEACE GAMES MAY 2022

FIRST EVER PEACE PITCH IN JAPAN

FREE v FREE WEBINAR LET’S KICKSTART FREE PLAY

FOOTBALL PEOPLES WEEK 2020

FOOTBALL SHIRTS FUNDRAISING

THIS COUNTRY v THAT COUNTRY

NORTH COAST INTEGRATED HIGH COLLEGE, PEACE FIELD PROJECT

CROMWELL JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB, NEW ZEALAND

FOOTBALL UNITED PEACE FIELD PROJECT

SWINDON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION PEACE PITCH

ASHFIELD GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL PEACE FIELD PROJECT

HOBE SOUND SOCCER CLUB PEACE FIELD PROJECT

GLOBAL PEACE GAMES 2019

GRASSROOTS DOCUMENTARY

GLOBAL PEACE GAMES 2018

A PEACE PITCH IN FOLKESTONE

FREE v FREE 2018

GEORGE BEST PEACE PITCH

ENGLAND and GERMANY AT FLANDERS PEACE PITCH

FC BRUGES PEACE FIELD PROJECT

GLOBAL PEACE GAMES 2017

FREE v FREE 2017

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S FOOTBALL WEEK FREE v FREE 2017

VALOUR PATRIOTS FOOTBALL CLUB Peace Pitch

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2016

PEACE FIELD PROJECT 2016

PEACE VILLAGE 10th ANNIVERSARY

THE FIRST PEACE FIELD PROJECT PLAQUES

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Launches Peace Field Project

FREE v FREE 2015

GLOBAL PEACE GAMES 2014

SUMMER OFF THE STREETS

FREE v FREE 2014

FOOTBALL AND PEACE PROJECT

BREAKING GROUND CEREMONY

ANDREW MURRISON interview

FAMILY SKILLS PROJECT

UNHURRIED PATHWAYS interview with Sue Palmer

RUGBY TOWN JUNIORS F.C.

COME THE WHISTLE

EVERY CHILD’S NIGHTMARE

(Parental advisory – not suitable for children under 16)