Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Football Program started delivering classes in 2019, and, since then, has worked with more than 300 children with disabilities across the country.
“Over the last 12 months, many of our participants have progressed from small group classes to large group classes, with others graduating to mainstream programs.” Said Ryan Moignard, Qatar Foundation
“Seeing the children develop is our overarching goal, as ultimately, through the Ability Friendly Football Program we are striving to help each and every one of our students fulfil their potential.”
Naima, the parent of a child in the program, said: “They are a brilliant team who are warm, gentle, and compassionate individuals and deserve a lot of credit.
“Yusuf loves them and they love Yusuf. It’s clear from how they work they are passionate about what they do. As parents they have made us feel welcome and comfortable. We were a little concerned about Yusuf’s hyperactivity, but they integrated Yusuf very nicely into the football sessions and he’s gone from strength to strength.
“Well done team and keep up the marvelous work. We deeply appreciate the effort you are doing for our son.”
The program is continuing to grow, and this year introduced an educational arm, including disability awareness and coach education workshops. In February alone, 20 coaches from Generation Amazing – part of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy – attended an awareness workshop.
