International
Football
Development
Growing Football in Bangladesh
Supporting Grassroots Football in Bangladesh
Supporting grassroots football in Bangladesh through coaching, education, equipment and opportunities for young people.
At Ekota, we believe sport has the power to bring people together, build confidence and create opportunities for future generations. Our international football development work in Bangladesh focuses on sharing knowledge, developing local coaching skills and making football more accessible to children and young people.
Working with communities in a very remote village, we have supported 12 primary schools, reaching approximately 1,700 students through our grassroots football development work. Through practical support, coaching sessions and partnerships with local communities, we are helping introduce more young people to the game and strengthen opportunities for grassroots football.
Sharing Our Knowledge and Experience
As an organisation with experience in delivering community football and youth development programmes in the UK, Ekota has been able to share its knowledge and expertise with communities in Bangladesh.
During our visits, we delivered practical football coaching sessions, working with local coaches and participants to develop their understanding of the game. These sessions focused on developing fundamental football skills, introducing coaching techniques and sharing approaches that can be used to support ongoing grassroots football activities.
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Supporting Schools and Young Players
Education and sport go hand in hand. A key part of our work in Bangladesh has been introducing football into school environments and giving children more opportunities to participate in organised sporting activities.
Through our support for 12 primary schools in a very remote village, we have helped create opportunities for approximately 1,700 students to engage with football and experience the benefits of organised sport.
Through school-based teaching and practical football sessions, young people can learn new skills, build confidence and experience the benefits of playing as part of a team. We believe that access to sport should not be limited by where someone lives or the resources available to them.
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Providing Equipment and Kits
Access to the right equipment can make a significant difference to grassroots sports participation.
As part of our work, Ekota has provided football equipment and sports kits to support local activities in Bangladesh.
By supplying essential resources, we aim to help schools, coaches and community groups deliver football sessions and give more young people the opportunity to get involved in the sport.
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Creating Opportunities Through Sport
Our international football development work reflects Ekota’s wider commitment to using sport as a tool for positive community development.
By sharing coaching knowledge, supporting schools and providing essential equipment, we want to help build stronger foundations for grassroots football in Bangladesh, particularly in remote communities where access to sporting opportunities and resources can be limited.
Our ambition is to continue creating connections between communities in the UK and Bangladesh, sharing expertise and opening up opportunities for young people through the universal language of sport.
Building skills. Sharing opportunities. Connecting communities through football.